In order to help DO students master the residency application process and learn critical insights from matched fourth-year students and residents, the AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) will host upcoming live webinars on various specialties. The webinars will share tips on how attendees can put their best foot forward in residency applications.
This month, we are thrilled to introduce you to Ravi David Yarid, DO. From discovering a passion for osteopathic medicine at a young age, to diving into osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and shaping the future of health care through artificial intelligence (AI), Dr. Yarid’s journey is one of growth, learning and commitment.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) frequently unveils new stamp designs that honor important figures, commemorate significant dates, support charitable causes or just appeal to collectors. Did you know that the USPS once honored osteopathic medicine with a commemorative stamp?
I have previously written for The DO about the need for all of us to become more engaged in “flying the banner of osteopathy,” whether through teaching at your local osteopathically recognized residency program, engaging at the state and national level to promote the benefits of osteopathic medicine, or working with medical students to demonstrate how … Read More
The AOIA Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Steering Committee serves to shape how digital technologies will enhance—rather than replace—osteopathic principles. Self-nominations are open from March 31 to April 25. To nominate yourself, use the AOIA’s nomination form.
Through the dedication and contributions of exceptional DOs, osteopathic medical students and organizations, the osteopathic medical profession continues to thrive. Below, learn more about the recent achievements of Richard Calderone, DO, MPH, and Brooke Birks, OMS IV.
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.
A patient with chronic low back pain on long-term opioid therapy visits the physician for a medication refill. The physician finds that the patient’s pain and functional status remains unchanged and questions the benefit of continuing opioid therapy.
When many of us think about vaccines, images of children lining up for the first doses of the polio vaccine may pop into your head. This was the first publicized vaccination campaign to eradicate an easily transmissible but now preventable disease.