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The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) will convene osteopathic physicians, medical students and healthcare leaders Oct. 22-25 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for OMED26, its annual Osteopathic Medical Education Conference. The meeting comes as the profession reaches a record size: more than 218,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students, according to the AOA’s 2026 Osteopathic Medical … Read More
The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California (OPSC), in partnership with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing Assembly Bill 1703 (AB 1703) into law. Authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) and sponsored by OPSC, the law closes a long-standing loophole in patient safety by making it a misdemeanor for … Read More
For the first time in AOA Physician Masterfile records, women make up the majority of osteopathic physicians (DOs) practicing primary care, according to the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) 2026 Osteopathic Medical Profession (OMP) Report, released today. Women now account for 50.2% of DOs in active primary care practice, up from 49.6% in 2025. The shift … Read More
Access and coverage for preventive care services matters to everyone. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) plays an integral role in helping physicians make the best evidence-based recommendations for their patients. The health of Americans depends on the new USPSTF maintaining its stature as a trusted source of evidence-based clinical guidance for the medical … Read More
Olympic bronze medalist Chaunté Lowe will deliver the keynote address at the Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED), the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) annual meeting, held Oct. 22-25, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. A panel of physician leaders from hospital, retail, longevity and military medicine will take the stage during Friday’s keynote. Lowe, a … Read More
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) announced today the recipients of its 2026 awards, recognizing physicians, medical students and affiliate organizations across four categories. Honorees will be celebrated at OMED 2026, held Oct. 22-25 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The conference centers on the theme of “Your Career. Your Path. Your OMED.” Registration and housing … Read More
AOA Past President and Civil Rights Movement leader William G. Anderson, DO, passed away on Aug. 16, 2026, at the age of 98. In his 98 years, Dr. Anderson made an incredible impact on the history of the U.S. and was also instrumental in fostering the welcoming, supportive culture of the osteopathic medical profession. “On … Read More
CHICAGO—The American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) today announced the launch of the Doctor of Osteopathic Resources Assistant, or DORA, an AI-powered assistant developed specifically for the osteopathic profession. Available at no cost to registered users of the Emerging DO platform, DORA delivers answers about medical education, board certification, career development, wellness and osteopathic policy, drawn … Read More
AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, outlines the AOA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, which is centered on raising the profile of osteopathic medicine, lifelong professional development and physician leadership.