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We appreciate Wood and Krumrey’s insightful publication, “Examining differences in trends in the orthopedic surgery match for osteopathic and allopathic medical graduates after the transition to single accreditation.” Their work has acknowledged the disparities in orthopedic surgery match rates between osteopathic (DO) and allopathic (MD) applicants following the single accreditation merger between the American Osteopathic … Read More
Since William Garner Sutherland’s inception of osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine (OCMM), osteopathic physicians have practiced with the knowledge that cranial sutures exhibit motion. We hypothesize that the complexity of suture interdigitation in humans may provide clues to elucidate the concept of OCMM.
Chronic pain may affect the relationship between patients and their treating physicians.
Prescribing medications is one of the physicians’ most important professional activities throughout their careers. Lack of confidence and competency to prescribe may lead to preventable medical errors. The prevalence of prescription errors among new graduate physicians has been widely studied. Studies have linked this to inadequate foundational pharmacology education and work environment, among other factors. … Read More
There is an increasing number of medical school graduates opting for surgical specialties, and the osteopathic applicant match rate for urology is lower than that of allopathic applicants. Factors influencing this may include a lack of interest, perceived challenges in matching into urology, insufficient urology mentorship, limited research opportunities, and inadequate osteopathic representation in urology.
Sexual abuse scandals in recent years have eroded some of the trust that is foundational for the physician–patient relationship. A closer analysis of some of these stories of abuse from the standpoint of medical professionalism, primarily utilizing the example of Larry Nassar, DO, yields potential ways in which instances of abuse may be reduced or … Read More
In the February issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an analysis of alcohol consumption and binge drinking among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, an examination of self-reported confidence in independent prescribing by osteopathic medical school graduates, a look at how … Read More
I would like to commend many medical institutions for putting strong resources and efforts into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. As a son of immigrant parents, I can appreciate wanting to feel welcomed based on one’s ethnicity or race. Furthermore, these DEI programs facilitate the inclusion of many people of diverse ethnicities, races, genders, … Read More
This national needs assessment study explores the knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices (KABP) gaps related to vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause among primary care and OB/GYN clinicians. VMS significantly impacts healthcare costs, workplace productivity, and patient psychosocial health, but a notable disconnect exists between healthcare providers and patients, with provider reticence and knowledge gaps … Read More