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Make a difference: Nominations open for NRMP board of directors

Share your viewpoints on the Match as a board member of the National Resident Matching Program. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 1, 2019.

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12.06.18

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Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education gives AOA provisional accreditation

This stamp of approval will affirm the high standards of AOA courses and extend the availability of osteopathically focused CME to more physicians.

The DO

12.05.18

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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.

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12.05.18

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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.

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12.03.18

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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.

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11.28.18

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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

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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.

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11.27.18

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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.

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11.19.18