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AOA Trustee Joshua Lenchus, DO, grew up imagining a future in medicine, but no one in his family worked in healthcare. Like many first-generation DOs, his understanding of medicine was shaped more by what he read or heard than by familiarity via a physician family member. When he first explored medical school, what he understood … Read More
Tanzina A. Ela, DO, arrived in the United States from Bangladesh in 2017 with bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery (MBBS) medical degrees, an internship behind her and the expectation that her life was finally beginning. Instead, life as she knew it was ending. The arranged marriage she entered months earlier became violent fast, … Read More
Moving from residency to your first job can feel extremely daunting. There is often little to no transition period from learner to attending physician. One day you’re a student, and the next you’re an attending with much greater responsibilities.
Physique-focused culture has exploded among adolescents and young adults, as has the nonmedical use of exogenous testosterone. Often obtained through nontraditional sources such as medical spas, online clinics or street vendors, testosterone is increasingly used to enhance athletic performance, build muscle or sculpt an “ideal” body image with the goal of attaining an unachievable physique. … Read More
CHICAGO, IL — The American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for launching the Medicare App Library, a new national directory of rigorously evaluated digital health applications for Medicare beneficiaries. The initiative represents a major federal commitment to ensuring that patients have access to safe, evidence‑based digital health … Read More
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