Join us in celebrating nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students who bring a distinctive whole-person philosophy to caring for millions of patients across the nation. This year’s NOM Week theme, “Honoring our Past, Building our Future,” recognizes the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine.
CHICAGO—Breaking a new record for osteopathic residency placements on Match Day, a total of 8,049 osteopathic (DO) medical students and graduates matched into postgraduate year one (PGY-1) training programs today through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match. This all-time high total reflects a 92.6% match rate for the 8,392 DO seniors who participated, an … Read More
Capt. Sean Barbabella, DO, a decorated Navy physician, is the new Physician to the President. Dr. Barbabella will serve in the White House Medical Unit as President Donald Trump’s personal physician. Dr. Barbabella’s appointment marks the third consecutive time a DO has served as Physician to the President. Kevin O’Connor, DO, was former President Joe … Read More
Earlier this week, AOA leaders and DOs from multiple specialties participated in a series of high-level meetings and events in Washington, D.C., to advance the priorities of the osteopathic profession. As a non-partisan physician membership organization, the AOA is committed to advocating for health care policies that support the delivery of high-quality care, respect scientific … Read More
The following message was shared with AOA members on behalf of AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), and CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA: During this time of transition for our nation, the AOA remains dedicated to representing the interests of more than 197,000 members of our profession and the millions of patients they … Read More
The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians and American Psychiatric Association: “The recent announcement to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) will limit our ability to collaborate and coordinate … Read More
CHICAGO—In recognition of nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students in the U.S., 20 states and cities across the nation are observing December 2024 as Osteopathic Medicine Month. This designation recognizes the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine, which applies a distinctive philosophy and approach to caring for patients in all areas of medicine, including … Read More
The entire osteopathic profession is joining to celebrate the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine. Learn more about the year-long celebration and how to get involved!
This statement was jointly released by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and the American Board of Surgery on Nov. 15, 2024. Nov. 15, 2024—The American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS), the national certifying body for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) general surgeons and related specialists and the American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national … Read More