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My most recent two-part conversation on the osteopathic medical profession (Part 1, Part 2) sparked a lot of discussion in The DO’s comments section. I was most taken with the comments regarding DO distinctiveness. It is clear that many physicians out there feel that their practices are distinctive.
High-fidelity surgical simulation is uncommon in osteopathic medical schools despite evidence of improved procedural confidence in trainees. Considering that osteopathic physicians constituted 13.1% of matched surgical residents in 2022 [3], it is increasingly important to integrate low-risk, high-fidelity experiential procedural training early. The Rocky Vista University (RVU) Department of Simulation in Medicine and Surgery is … Read More
CHICAGO – July 11, 2023 – The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the professional membership organization for the nation’s more than 178,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students, is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, its Board of Trustees has appointed Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, as Chief Executive Officer. Creason has served as … Read More
We would like to commend Kochhar et al. on their research “Is cadaveric dissection essential in medical education? A qualitative survey comparing pre-and post-COVID-19 anatomy courses.” This study assessed the relative confidence of human anatomy knowledge and anatomy lab experience in medical students from two separate classes who were taught the human anatomy course either … Read More
Many studies have shown increases in negative social aspects in the United States that may increase the likelihood of a child experiencing adversity. These rising trends include household dysfunction, poor mental health and substance use, crime rates, and incarceration. Additionally, the pathway of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may also perpetuate intergenerational trauma.
Healthcare workers are at a high risk of infection during infectious disease outbreaks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the availability of several vaccines against COVID-19, the absence of vaccination in patients and colleagues remains a continuous source of stress in healthcare workers. We conducted a survey of physician preceptors, both MDs and DOs, to … Read More
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) affects various human organ systems, including the lymphatic, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and neurologic systems. The utilization of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) techniques has been clinically effective in the alleviation of various upper respiratory infection symptoms.
AOA Past President Ronald A. Esper, DO, 90, died on May 10, 2023. Following is a remembrance: Dr. Esper graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh before joining the US Army, where he served two years in San Antonio, Texas, and attained the rank of first lieutenant. He went on … Read More
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for the allopathic resident is an elective at the University of Minnesota North Memorial Residency that engages the resident in the basic tenants of osteopathic medicine, with exposure to the vast application of OMT with a curricular focus on low back pain management. Implementing an elective curriculum is a feasible way … Read More