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A proven template for providing streamlined, scalable, cost-effective clinical research opportunities in osteopathic medical schools

In an era in which clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the resume of medical students attempting to match into a residency, the creation of sustainable and effective research opportunities within medical education is paramount.

JOM Staff

04.11.26

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The hospitalist’s paradox: on pay, perception and the true value of a healer in the valley of the sun

This article examines the sentiments of a Phoenix-area hospitalist who feels underpaid despite earning an objectively high salary. While physician compensation in the United States, including that of hospitalists (around $365,000 in Phoenix), ranks among the highest globally and places them in the top income percentiles domestically, the perception of being “underpaid” persists.

JOM Staff

04.09.26

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March 2026 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine now available

In the March issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an exploration of the impact of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene variations on autism spectrum disorder severity, the utility of implantable loop recorders in diagnosing and/or excluding arrhythmias in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and … Read More

JOM Staff

03.03.26

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Erythromelalgia: a cutaneous manifestation of polycythemia vera

A 77-year-old woman presented in March 2025 for diffuse widespread pruritus and palmar erythema with burning pain that onset approximately 4 months prior. She was initially treated with Dupixent, 300 mg subcutaneously every 2 weeks, and antihistamines with a presumed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis.

JOM Staff

02.23.26

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Expanding the role of OMT in chronic rhinosinusitis: a welcome step forward

As a third-year medical student at an allopathic institution, I find these findings particularly compelling. In our curriculum, hands-on structural interventions are rarely integrated into discussions of chronic inflammatory diseases.

JOM Staff

02.21.26

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The mechanism of muscle energy for a superiorly subluxed rib one

The muscle energy technique for a superiorly subluxed rib, introduced by Fred Mitchell Sr., DO, and later adapted by Philip Greenman, DO, is an effective treatment for a superior rib one somatic dysfunction. Although muscle energy techniques involve various reflexes, Mitchell and Greenman emphasized the postisometric relaxation variation.

JOM Staff

02.19.26

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The impact of a summer research internship program on research engagement of osteopathic medical students

Research plays a critical role in the medical field, driving progress and shaping clinical guidelines. It has become particularly significant in the residency application process due to the advent of “pass or fail” scoring for Step 1. Unfortunately, there is a marked discrepancy between the quantity of research conducted by osteopathic and allopathic students, disadvantaging … Read More

JOM Staff

02.17.26

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Artificial intelligence and osteopathic medicine: preserving human-centered care in an era of technological advancement

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, osteopathic medicine faces a critical inflection point. This commentary examines how AI integration can augment osteopathic practice while addressing potential challenges to its foundational tenets.

JOM Staff

02.15.26

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Equity reporting in systematic reviews and meta-analysis for geographic atrophy: a PROGRESS-Plus assessment

As systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) are crucial for treatment development, they must provide guidelines that represent diverse patient demographics to promote equitable health care. As new research and treatment modalities are being developed for geographic atrophy (GA), establishing an equitable research foundation is becoming vitally important to physicians as they personalize their treatment plans.

JOM Staff

02.13.26