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AOBOG tests potential online replacement for recertification exam

The American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is currently piloting short web-based exams meant to replace its written six-year recertification exam to a group of 140 physicians.

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05.08.19

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Starving the fire: 5 things to know about the anti-inflammatory diet

Patients with heart disease, diabetes and obesity are among those who may benefit from an eating plan aimed at treating low-grade chronic inflammation.

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05.08.19

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Putting health first: How I spent my summer between OMS I and OMS II

In this essay, Katherine Kleinberg, OMS III, shares her journey having risk-reducing surgery because she’s BRCA 1 positive.

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05.08.19

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NASA’s top doc: A DO is helping launch the first human journey to Mars

As NASA’s chief health and medical officer, J.D. Polk, DO, is rising to the cosmic challenge of monitoring the health of all NASA employees.

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05.01.19

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National survey planned to assess current use of osteopathic principles and practice

New insights on how DOs use osteopathic skills in clinical practice will be used to strengthen osteopathic content in certifying board exams.

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05.01.19

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A DO treated Oregon’s first child with tetanus in more than 30 years

Judith Guzman-Cottrill, DO, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, discusses her role in treating an unvaccinated 6-year-old boy with tetanus.

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04.30.19

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Mayo Clinic researchers say fecal transplants show promise for treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria

CHICAGO—April 29, 2019—Transplanting human donor fecal microbiota into the colon of a patient infected with Clostridiodes difficile (C. diff) may be the best treatment for those not helped by C. diff targeted antibiotics, according to an article in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. C. diff is the most common healthcare-acquired infection in the … Read More

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04.29.19

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Osteopathic training, certification recognized in new ACGME common program requirements

The new requirements also formally state that AOA-trained residents are eligible to complete ACGME fellowships. Learn more about other notable ACGME changes.

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04.24.19

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Show me the money: Tips for negotiating your first salary after residency

Whether you’re working with a recruiter or doing a job search on your own, negotiating the salary for your first job after residency can be a daunting task. Here’s what you need to know.

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04.24.19