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Vani Ganesh, OMS IV, shares how her experience as a first-generation student has impacted her thoughts on patient care.
CHICAGO—The American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) today announced the launch of the Doctor of Osteopathic Resources Assistant, or DORA, an AI-powered assistant developed specifically for the osteopathic profession. Available at no cost to registered users of the Emerging DO platform, DORA delivers answers about medical education, board certification, career development, wellness and osteopathic policy, drawn … Read More
The DO staff and Book Club writers have pulled together our top suggestions for summer beach reads—ranging from nonfiction to memoir to science fiction, there is something for everyone, and each selection has a medical component.
In the August issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an investigation into the impact of discontinuation and non-publishing of osteoporosis clinical trials, a look into how OMT can enhance the pitching performance of college baseball players, the effect of COMLEX-USA Level … Read More
AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, outlines the AOA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, which is centered on raising the profile of osteopathic medicine, lifelong professional development and physician leadership.
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