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In Memoriam: June 2025

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.

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06.28.25

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Remembering your ‘why’ in medicine during the preclinical years of medical school

Prior to medical school, students put great effort into exploring their passions for medicine. Much of this effort is realized through volunteering and employment in jobs that offer direct patient contact. Students are then faced with the next difficult task—how do these activities translate into “why” they want to pursue a career in medicine?

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06.27.25

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The NRMP 2026 Match and ERAS timeline for residency applicants

Applying for residency can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Staying organized and up-to-date on the latest information and timeline can help applicants feel more on top of the process and confident in the moves they’re making.

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06.26.25

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OMED25 registration now open

Registration and housing for OMED25, taking place Sept. 25-28 in Nashville, are now open. OMED is the world’s largest gathering of osteopathic physicians, residents and medical students; physicians can earn up to 60 CME credits at the conference.

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06.21.25

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The DO Book Club, June 2025: ‘American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics’

The wide availability of emergency medical services is one of the miracles that Americans take for granted as we speed down highways, cook dinner and power walk through our parks. The notion that within minutes of a person suddenly passing out at their home, a pair of highly trained paramedics (who carry an array of … Read More

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06.20.25

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Learn more about the involvement of A.T. Still, MD, DO, in the abolitionist movement in Kansas

Before the Civil War, the United States was deeply divided between its proslavery and antislavery citizens. Beginning with the Missouri Compromise of 1820, attempts to compromise on slavery sought to maintain a balance between free and slave states, particularly regarding the expansion of slavery into new territories. The acquisition of new territory because of the … Read More

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06.19.25

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As CMO for the US Department of Energy, this DO is strengthening worker health

In December 2024, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Everson, DO, MPH, joined the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the agency’s chief medical officer (CMO). Previously, Dr. Everson served in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force as the primary consultant and subject matter expert to the U.S. Surgeon General on all matters … Read More

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06.18.25

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Tips for the transition from the fourth year of medical school to a successful Match and residency

Transitions can be scary, especially when you’re in medical school. It is often very helpful to hear the wise words of the DOs and students who have already been through these changes. In this Q&A, residents Omari Baines-Waiz, DO, and Hannah Boehler, DO, MS, PGY-2 at CoxHealth Family Medicine Residency – Springfield, share what factors … Read More

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06.13.25

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Doctor, podcaster, advocate: Meet the DO redefining women’s health care

This month, we spoke with Sadaf Lodhi, DO, an accomplished osteopathic OB-GYN who is passionate about education, empowerment and whole-person care. Driven by a lifelong dream to become a physician, Dr. Lodhi leads Femme Vie Health, a concierge medical practice in New York, and she hosts “The Muslim Sex Podcast.” Through her work, she continues … Read More

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06.12.25