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Accreditation Decisions for Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
CHICAGO—December 13, 2019— The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decisions made at its Dec. 6-7, 2019 meeting. Reviews: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Philadelphia, PA) – The status remains at Accreditation. The COCA deferred its decision on granting continuing accreditation until its April 2020 meeting and receipt of … Read More
5 questions with civil rights icon William G. Anderson, DO
Dr. Anderson speaks about blazing a trail in medicine and gives words of wisdom to the next generation of DOs.
Researchers say 30% of patients taking opioids experience adverse drug interactions
CHICAGO—December 10, 2019— Patients who do not disclose use of other medications are at higher risk of adverse drug interactions and addiction, according to new research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. A new article outlines common drug-drug interactions that alter how the body metabolizes certain opioids, causing decreased efficacy that ultimately can … Read More
A simple way to improve your patients’ health in a few minutes
Free materials from the CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign led to an increase in smoking cessation conversations at a DO’s health center.
5 tips for working with patients struggling to make lifestyle changes
Two DOs discuss what leads to patient “noncompliance” and the approaches that have helped them better assist patients in achieving their health goals.
Be a champion for osteopathic medicine! Register to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill, March 30-31
Registration is now open for DO Day on Capitol Hill, the premier osteopathic event of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage lawmakers on legislation vital to the practice and principles of osteopathic medicine.
