The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
Registration and housing for OMED 2024 is now open. OMED is the world’s largest osteopathic medical education conference, and this year, the event takes place Sept. 20-22 in San Antonio. This annual gathering offers valuable continuing education across multiple specialties and networking opportunities to expand attendees’ professional growth.
It’s been 150 years since the inception of osteopathic medicine. Founded by A.T. Still, DO, MD, in June 1874, osteopathic medicine has become a distinctive and significant facet of U.S. health care. This month, we celebrate not only Dr. Still’s pioneering spirit, but also those who followed in his footsteps. We will also be featuring … Read More
Louisiana is the most-stressed state in the nation in 2024, according to a new report by personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 40 key indicators of stress.
For the 13th year in a row, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) hosted their annual Research Day in May, providing an opportunity for all members of the PCOM community to showcase their research, innovation, scholarship and creativity through posters and presentations. This year’s event took place at the Philadelphia campus on May 1, with … Read More
As I get out of my car at 7 a.m. at the start of my first clinical rotation, I take a moment to look at myself. I smooth out my scrubs, put my nametag on and swing my stethoscope around my neck. I look at the hospital in front of me, my new place of … Read More
Taking a look at the past can help us better appreciate where we came from and how we got to where we are today. In June 2024, DOs and osteopathic medical students are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the osteopathic medical profession. In light of this, we thought it would be a good time to … Read More
To celebrate the osteopathic medical profession’s 150th anniversary in June 2024, The DO recently talked with Jason Haxton, director of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, who shared details about two intriguing historical items in the museum’s collection. Each was acquired within the past 15 years. The museum currently houses a collection spanning … Read More
The field of osteopathic medicine is currently at a crossroads. As we struggle with the age-old question of “how are we distinct?” the burden falls on us DOs to prove it. As Brian Loveless, DO, recently reminded us in his DO Distinction column, A.T. Still, DO, MD, hoped for us to “let your light so shine … Read More