Steven Pitt, DO, was well-known for his work on the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation, Ben Roethlisberger’s civil lawsuit and other notable cases.
A new study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found physicians graduating with the highest levels of student loan debt are increasingly planning to practice in underserved areas, a trend associated with debt repayment programs.
CHICAGO—May 29, 2018—Graduating physicians with the highest levels of student loan debt are increasingly planning to practice in underserved areas, a trend associated with debt repayment programs, according to a new study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Despite the common belief that physicians with high debt avoid practicing in underserved communities where … Read More
Sarcoidosis is no longer considered a rare disease, but it is still relatively uncommon and often missed by health care providers. Here’s what your patients who have sarcoidosis should know.
Jason Simpson, OMS II, shares the story of his late son, Gideon, who had multicystic dysplastic kidneys – a condition which he would tragically not be able to overcome once he was born.
CHICAGO, May 22, 2018 — In a 10 year span, more than 130,000 patients were notified of medical errors that may have exposed them to blood-borne illness, including Hepatitis C. However, the majority of these notification events were discovered only after patients became acutely ill rather than through proactive reporting of violations of health safety … Read More
Get ready for five days of inspiration, connection and medical education at OMED 18. This year’s conference starts on a Friday and runs Oct. 5-9 in San Diego. Registration is now open for this annual gathering of DOs, students and leaders in the osteopathic medical profession. Be sure to register by Wednesday, Aug. 22, to … Read More
Dr. Berry says being chair of the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine is his most significant accomplishment. Learn more about the former U.S. Air Force flight surgeon and game show contestant.
Recent graduates and residents interested in navigating the ins and outs of student loan debt can learn more during an upcoming “Student Loan Best Practices” webinar presented by Doctors Without Quarters. The webinar is free to AOA members.