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Karen J. Nichols, DO, the first female president of the AOA, leaves academia to help build osteopathic medicine’s influence

After a 16-year tenure as dean of Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (MWU/CCOM), AOA Past President Karen J. Nichols, DO, is moving on in order to devote more time to serving in other leadership positions in medicine.

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05.16.18

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Accreditation achievement: UNECOM and ATSU-SOMA become the first COMs to receive 10-year accreditation

For the first time, the AOA’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) has granted 10-year accreditation to two colleges of osteopathic medicine: the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and the A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona.

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05.16.18

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Hometown hero: DO first responder reflects on recovery 5 years after the West, Texas, fertilizer explosion

George N. Smith, DO, coordinated the emergency response to the explosion in 2013, and has been there every step of the way during West’s five-year recovery.

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05.15.18

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Destination Vegas: Why the sports business means big business for DOs in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a sports medicine mecca these days. Not only are its economy, population and businesses growing explosively, but so are its sports teams.

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05.15.18

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State by state: Where does your state land for doctor work, life happiness?

For maximum satisfaction at work and at home, Medscape suggests physicians consider relocating to North Dakota, Hawaii or Nebraska.

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05.09.18

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Romance in medical school? These med students share insights on how they balance both

Medical school is hard. But so is maintaining a relationship. Combine the two and you’ve got quite a challenge on your hands. But some medical students are balancing the demands of both—navigating their way through lessons, exams, clinicals and romance.

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05.07.18

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Sexual harassment complaints at DO schools: A brief overview

Learn about the processes available to students who want to make a sexual harassment allegation while attending a college of osteopathic medicine.

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05.02.18

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Celebrate the new DO in your life with these 6 gift ideas for osteopathic medical school graduates

After years of hard work, your favorite medical student is becoming a DO. How do you show your appreciation of their remarkable achievements? These six creative, useful and extra cute gifts are bound to help send your new grad on a path to residency success.

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05.02.18

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New Mexico med student grows massive beard and hopes to raise $5,000 for charity

With a beard that’s over 600 days in the making, Kareem Shahin, OMS II, plans to shave his face to raise money for Syrian support charities.

The DO

05.02.18