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NAM accepting nominations for health science fellowships

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is seeking nominations for five fellowships for health science scholars. These fellowships are part-time, two-year opportunities for outstanding early-career candidates interested in working directly with the NAM and the National Academies. Current NAM fellowship opportunities are as follows: Greenwall Fellowship in Bioethics American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Emergency … Read More

AOA Media Team

05.01.25

AOA, News Releases

Leading physician groups oppose infringements on medical care, patient-physician relationship

The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians and American Psychiatric Association: Our organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians and medical students, firmly believe the trusted relationship between a physician and their patient should … Read More

Group of Six

05.01.25

AOA

Honoring our past and building our future during National Osteopathic Medicine Week

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.

AOA staff

04.14.25

AOA, News Releases

National Defense Authorization Act recognizes American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

CHICAGO—The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has recognized the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as a physician certifying organization meeting the criteria outlined in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Through its 16 specialty certifying boards, AOA Board Certification serves as an … Read More

AOA Staff

04.13.25

AOA

Nominations open soon for the AOIA’s Digital Health Innovation Steering Committee

The AOIA Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Steering Committee serves to shape how digital technologies will enhance—rather than replace—osteopathic principles. Self-nominations are open from March 31 to April 25. To nominate yourself, use the AOIA’s nomination form. As a DHI Steering Committee member, you will: Help ensure digital innovations support hands-on care while expanding access to … Read More

AOA Staff

03.26.25

AOA, News Releases

Record number of DOs secure residency positions through NRMP Match

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

AOA staff

03.21.25

AOA, News Releases

Leading organizations unite to affirm vaccine safety amid rising misinformation and declining trust

In response to growing concerns over vaccine misinformation, declining public trust in science and recent outbreaks of preventable diseases, a coalition of 34 scientific and medical organizations, led by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and the American College of Physicians (ACP), has issued a unified statement emphasizing the critical role of vaccinations in public … Read More

AOA Media Team

03.20.25

AOA

Decorated Navy DO is named Physician to the President

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

AOA Staff

03.07.25

AOA, Public Policy

AOA issues membership statement on advocacy priorities

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

AOA Staff

02.11.25