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Flying high: Fourth-year med student pursues passion as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot

Before med school, Captain Mike Brisson, OMS IV, learned about osteopathic medicine when he received OMT to treat excruciating lower back pain while on active duty in the U.S. Army as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot.

The DO

12.05.18

The DO

AMA officially recognizes COMLEX as equivalent to USMLE

The resolution calls for the AMA to help educate residency program directors on using and interpreting COMLEX scores.

The DO

12.03.18

The DO

Choosing the right medical specialty: 4 tips to help med students navigate the process

Selecting a specialty is one of the biggest decisions a future physician will make. Exploring specialties before starting clinical rotations can help students better determine the best path to take to successfully Match.

The DO

11.28.18

The DO

J.D. Polk, DO, chief medical officer for NASA, to speak at LEAD 2019

Hear from Dr. Polk and other DO trailblazers at the Leadership, Education, Advocacy & Development conference, Jan. 24-25, near Las Vegas.

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11.28.18

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Just what is functional medicine and why do some DOs gravitate to it?

If you’ve wondered about the specifics of functional medicine, you’re not alone. Learn more about this growing practice of personalized medicine, often described as ‘root cause medicine.’

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11.28.18

The DO

Proposed CME requirements for the 2019-2021 cycle ready for your comments

The Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists is accepting comments from diplomates through Wednesday, Dec. 19. Check out the proposed CME requirements for AOA board certification in your specialty.

The DO

11.27.18

The DO

Med student leaders reach out to those in need in San Diego

During the OMED 2018 conference, 25 osteopathic medical students from across the country traded in their textbooks for tinfoil and utilized their osteopathic hands for peeling, chopping, boiling and baking to feed 130 people in San Diego who are homeless.

The DO

11.19.18

The DO

Burnout and residency: Focus on growth at work instead of time off, DO writes

The number one concern of today’s residents, both for their residency and first job, is work/life balance, primarily the issues of schedules and call hours, according to the Medscape 2018 Residents Lifestyle and Happiness Report.

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11.19.18

The DO

Major insurers push back on claims involving modifier 25 and 59

Physicians are advised to review their documentation practices in light of reports from DOs experiencing payment denials related to clinical validation edits made by an increasing number of large payers.

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11.14.18