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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.

The DO

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.

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05.02.18

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Nearly 99% of 2018 GME-seeking DO graduates successfully placed in training programs, AACOM reports

Nearly all of this year’s graduates from DO schools who pursued GME training have been granted positions and will start the next chapter of their careers in July.

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04.30.18

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To better serve all DOs, AOA may have ACCME accreditation by end of year

The AOA is pursuing Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accreditation, which, if obtained, means that continuing medical education courses offered by AOA will be accepted by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and AOA certifying boards.

The DO

04.25.18