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The DO

Should physicians be friends with their patients on social media?

A new survey from the AOA finds more than half of millennials and more than four out of 10 adults are or would like to be friends with or follow their health care providers on social media. Here’s what you need to know.

The DO

06.11.18

The DO

Mastering the MSPE: The last part of your residency program application, explained

The Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MPSE) provides a summary of a medical student’s achievements and academic accomplishments. Here’s what you need to know about how this document impacts your residency application.

The DO

06.05.18

The DO

World health: Building global awareness of US osteopathic medicine

AOA President Mark A. Baker, DO, educated international health leaders about the distinctions between U.S.-trained DOs and non-physician osteopaths during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

The DO

06.05.18

The DO

In Memoriam: High-profile DO forensic psychiatrist shot dead outside office

Steven Pitt, DO, was well-known for his work on the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation, Ben Roethlisberger’s civil lawsuit and other notable cases.

The DO

06.04.18

The DO

Lesser-known disease: 6 things to share with patients about sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is no longer considered a rare disease, but it is still relatively uncommon and often missed by health care providers. Here’s what your patients who have sarcoidosis should know.

The DO

05.22.18

The DO

Essay: How my newborn son’s death changed my perspective on medicine

Jason Simpson, OMS II, shares the story of his late son, Gideon, who had multicystic dysplastic kidneys – a condition which he would tragically not be able to overcome once he was born.

The DO

05.22.18

The DO

Frequent flyer: Meet Daniel Berry, DO, FAA flight surgeon and former Dating Game contestant

Dr. Berry says being chair of the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine is his most significant accomplishment. Learn more about the former U.S. Air Force flight surgeon and game show contestant.

The DO

05.21.18

The DO

Student loan best practices: DWOQ webinar puts you in the driver’s seat

Recent graduates and residents interested in navigating the ins and outs of student loan debt can learn more during an upcoming “Student Loan Best Practices” webinar presented by Doctors Without Quarters. The webinar is free to AOA members.

The DO

05.21.18

The DO

Progress continues: Nearly 70% of AOA programs have obtained or applied for ACGME accreditation

Additional AOA training programs have successfully achieved ACGME accreditation as the review committees completed their April meetings. Here’s a brief update.

The DO

05.16.18