The annual meeting of the AOA’s House of Delegates (HOD) is just around the corner, and advocacy is in the air. The resolutions that will be presented at the HOD affect us all—from medical students, residents, and fellows to new physicians in practice, attendings, and most importantly, our patients. Mahi Basra, OMS II, and Maria … Read More
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The following is a statement from the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, and the American Psychiatric Association. Washington, D.C. – Our organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians and medical students, firmly oppose any legislation seeking … Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), which proudly serves more than 178,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students, applauds the United States Senate for adopting Senate Resolution 162, which designates April 17-23, 2023, as “National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week.” Introduced by U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS), Shelley Moore … Read More
The Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) is your direct representation to the American Osteopathic Association, made up of students, residents, fellows, and new physicians in practice. Several workgroups have been formed to serve our members: Advocacy, Communications, Resolutions, and OMED/DO Day Scholarships. Read on for updates on our recent activities. Advocacy DO Day is around the corner … Read More
The old doctor once said that anyone can find disease, and as a good osteopathic physician, I won’t waste your time with another tired tale about the dropsy and myopia of the American medical system. We don’t need to talk about schizophrenic and disjointed care because as students, residents, and attendings, we live it every … Read More
The following is a statement from the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Psychiatric Association. Washington, D.C. – Our organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians and medical students, are frustrated, alarmed and disappointed … Read More
CHICAGO—March 17, 2023—Breaking records from all previous matches, the 2023 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) matched 7,132 osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates into postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) residency positions. Reaching another all-time high, 91.6% of the 7,436 participating DO students matched into residency programs in 37 specialties. Overall, the number of osteopathic fourth-year … Read More
Statement attributable to AOA President Ernest R. Gelb, DO, and AOA Interim CEO Kathleen S. Creason: The American Osteopathic Association extends our deepest sympathies to the victims, students, faculty and families affected by the mass shooting that occurred this week on the campus of Michigan State University, which is home to the Michigan State University … Read More