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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!
In December 2024, Leapfrog released its lists of the country’s top hospitals. Leapfrog recognized all teaching, general, rural and children’s hospitals that meet the high standards defined in the organization’s Top Hospital Methodology. The organization also evaluated what systems are in place at each hospital to prevent medication errors, infection rates and the quality of hospitals’ maternity … Read More
The National Academy of Medicine is currently accepting applications for its NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program. The program is a collaboration between the NAM and the Council of Medical Specialty Societies. DOs who have completed all postgraduate training are eligible for the program. Applications are due by March 3, 2025.
DOs whose practice of medicine has been impacted by a recent natural disaster can apply for a disaster relief grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) via its Disaster Relief Program. The funding was made possible through donations to AOF by AOA members and state osteopathic association members. Currently, eligibility is limited to those affected … Read More
On Jan. 21, the AOIA will be hosting a live continuing medical education (CME) webinar at 8 p.m. CT called “Beating Back the Blahs,” which will focus on burnout among mid-career physicians and provide guidance on how to overcome these feelings. This is the third webinar in the “Regaining the Joy of Practicing Medicine” series, … Read More
In planning for a recent narrative medicine workshop, the residency program chose this graphic novel for teenagers—a book with pictures and easy to read—as it would be a good fit for busy physicians and trainees. We were rewarded with a remarkable and worthy book in Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s “Hey, Kiddo: How I lost My Mother, … Read More
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