After a career as a diagnostic radiologist who specialized in breast imaging, Joseph Alexander, DO, has written a highly detailed novel that follows the lives of four breast cancer patients and the medical professionals who care for them. After years of work writing, researching and refining the volume, a compelling story in the form of … Read More
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.
With a new university presidency and a refreshed AOA headquarters presence, osteopathic leadership continues to gain visibility and momentum. Below, learn more about the appointment of Jerry Balentine, DO, as the new president of New York Institute of Technology following his decades of service to medical education, and see the AOA’s new illuminated building sign … Read More
With the busy holiday season in full swing, many of us are itching for an excuse to sit down and enjoy a quiet afternoon reading. With the new year on the horizon, some of us are also aiming to read more in 2026.
Grab your cowboy boots and Stetsons, y’all, as we recap the excitement of OMED 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s OMED conference brought the osteopathic medical community together in the Music City in September. Held in the appropriately named Music City Center, the OMED25 theme was “Osteopathic Harmony: Aligning Leadership, Education and Patient Care,” capturing what OMED … Read More
During my first year of medical school, I joined my university’s varsity volleyball team. I juggled three-hour daily practices, brutally long days and an exam schedule that sometimes packed up to four tests in one week. What I didn’t realize at the time was that the discipline I built on the court was training more … Read More
The AOA is now accepting applications for the inaugural Physician Payment Policy Fellowship. This 18-month, in-depth program combines educational sessions, an assortment of professional meetings and a capstone project to provide physicians with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare payment policy. The fellowship is designed to equip participants to effectively represent and advocate for the osteopathic medical … Read More
Many who choose to enter the field of medicine do so with the intent to fulfill a servant’s heart, to care for the sick and vulnerable. Medical schools often seek out applicants with demonstrated evidence of such passion through volunteering. This shows the value and importance placed on altruism as a key defining factor of … Read More
As 2025 comes to a close, The DO is taking a pause to review the stories our team and contributing writers have worked hard on this past year. These pieces, many of which were written by very talented members of the osteopathic medical community, inspired us to consider different paths, provided us with new perspectives … Read More