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AMA officially recognizes COMLEX as equivalent to USMLE
The resolution calls for the AMA to help educate residency program directors on using and interpreting COMLEX scores.
Choosing the right medical specialty: 4 tips to help med students navigate the process
Selecting a specialty is one of the biggest decisions a future physician will make. Exploring specialties before starting clinical rotations can help students better determine the best path to take to successfully Match.
J.D. Polk, DO, chief medical officer for NASA, to speak at LEAD 2019
Hear from Dr. Polk and other DO trailblazers at the Leadership, Education, Advocacy & Development conference, Jan. 24-25, near Las Vegas.
Just what is functional medicine and why do some DOs gravitate to it?
If you’ve wondered about the specifics of functional medicine, you’re not alone. Learn more about this growing practice of personalized medicine, often described as ‘root cause medicine.’
Proposed CME requirements for the 2019-2021 cycle ready for your comments
The Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists is accepting comments from diplomates through Wednesday, Dec. 19. Check out the proposed CME requirements for AOA board certification in your specialty.
Researchers find elderly firearm owners with dementia pose accidental shooting risk, with few laws to address growing issue
CHICAGO, November 26, 2018—Red flag laws allowing for the removal of firearms from people with mental illness need to be widely extended to patients suffering from dementia, according to an article in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. The authors noted that the current lack of public policy could lead to an increase in … Read More
