The American Osteopathic Board of Radiology is the first DO certifying board to cut the high-stakes test and revise CME requirements. The pilot program includes a decrease in the number of CME hours, requiring 60 CME credits in the specialty over the course of the three year AOA CME cycle.
CHICAGO—July 9, 2018—Half of Americans (50%) report suffering from chronic pain lasting three months or longer, according to a recent Harris Poll commissioned by the American Osteopathic Association. More alarming, unless early intervention is prioritized, patients may suffer indefinitely, say osteopathic physicians who specialize in pain management. Treatment during the subacute phase—typically the second and … Read More
Effective July 1, ACGME’s new common program requirements specify that program directors are required to have either AOA board certification or certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Suicide is now the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., the CDC reports. Here are the steps physicians can take to help their patients.
The new FDA-approved vaccine, marketed as Shingrix, is shown to be 97 percent effective in adults ages 50-69, and more than 90 percent effective in those 70 to well past 80. The earlier vaccine, Zostavax, prevented just over half (51%) of recipients from developing the painful disease and was recommended for patients 60 and older, … Read More
Originally designed for patients, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s “A Happier You” course trains people to approach happiness as a learned skill rather than a fleeting emotion.
Balancing medical school and taking care of a special needs cat isn’t always easy, but Sam Tochtrop, OMS IV, finds taking care of his rescue cat, Scooter—who happens to be paralyzed-to be rewarding.
After making headway in LGBTQ advocacy at her COM, new SOMA president Kate de Klerk, OMS IV, is ready to serve medical students at a higher level.
Ron Holt, DO, author, national speaker and “Ellen” guest, shares messages of affirmation and love in his books and his talks.