The application period for 2026-27 B/C/C volunteer leadership roles is open now through April 30 | LEARN MORE
This month, we sat down with Edward Yob, DO, an AOA board-certified dermatologist, military veteran and, to The DO’s knowledge, the first osteopathic physician to serve as a member of the White House Medical Unit from 1980 to 1985. Dr. Yob served in the U.S. Air Force and was a participant in the Health Professions … Read More
CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its Aug. 29-30, 2024, meeting. The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational … Read More
As the osteopathic profession’s premier educational event, OMED is where the brightest minds in osteopathic medicine come together. This year’s conference, taking place Sept. 20-22, will be set against the vibrant backdrop of San Antonio, a city known for its rich history, stunning architecture and lively cultural scene, offering attendees the perfect blend of business and pleasure.
Registration is now open for OMED 2024, the AOA’s premier osteopathic networking and educational event, taking place Sept. 20-22, 2024, in San Antonio.
Ann Wittner, CMP, former AOA associate executive director and director of the department of administration, died in June 2024. Wittner served as director of the department of administration for many years, providing leadership for the profession as she organized and executed the meetings of the AOA House of Delegates and Board of Trustees, as well … Read More
Designed for residents and fellows, the AOA Training in Policy Studies (TIPS) program is a one-year fellowship, generously funded by the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF), established to give osteopathic physicians the skills they need to analyze, formulate and implement health policy reforms at the local, state and national levels.
In June, the osteopathic profession celebrated the 150th anniversary of A.T. Still, DO, MD, flinging the banner of osteopathy to the breeze. Since June 1874, osteopathic medicine has become a distinctive and influential part of health care in the United States. Throughout the next year, The DO will continue to celebrate both Dr. Still’s visionary … Read More
Many may be familiar with the movie, but “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” actually echoes a children’s song, which served as the origin for the 1962 novel. The book and song, which connect to the line “One flew east, one flew west, one flew over the cuckoo’s nest,” cleverly cover a variety of themes—the … Read More
Throughout my almost 60 years practicing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as a physician, I spent a considerable amount of time in Oklahoma. This is where I had one of my first hands-on experiences with allostatic load.