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The entire osteopathic profession is joining to celebrate the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine. Learn more about the year-long celebration and how to get involved!
The number of physicians working part-time or seeking to do so has risen in recent years, with an estimated 15% of physicians currently working part-time. The factors leading physicians to choose part-time work are broad, including physicians reducing hours as they approach retirement, physicians seeking more flexibility to accommodate their home lives and those seeking … Read More
I would like to commend many medical institutions for putting strong resources and efforts into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. As a son of immigrant parents, I can appreciate wanting to feel welcomed based on one’s ethnicity or race. Furthermore, these DEI programs facilitate the inclusion of many people of diverse ethnicities, races, genders, … Read More
Every election is important. Whether it’s a presidential election, state election or municipal election, each present an opportunity for constituents to make their voice heard. But every election isn’t necessarily historic. The 2024 election cycle was a unique one, as Americans saw not just one but multiple moments of history being made and new records … Read More
Our profession’s year-long celebration of osteopathic medicine has received significant recognition at the federal, state and local levels. In December, President Joe Biden issued a congratulatory letter at the request of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), recognizing the osteopathic profession’s tremendous contributions to health care.
This national needs assessment study explores the knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices (KABP) gaps related to vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause among primary care and OB/GYN clinicians. VMS significantly impacts healthcare costs, workplace productivity, and patient psychosocial health, but a notable disconnect exists between healthcare providers and patients, with provider reticence and knowledge gaps … Read More
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