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Let me start by saying that I don’t plan to, nor do I wish to, ever pick up a scalpel again. Depending on your line of work, you may never wish to pick up your respective medical implement either, whether it’s a stethoscope, a reflex hammer or simply a pen.
The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, will host a live continuing medical education (CME) webinar on March 13 covering working with difficult patients, how to prevent conflict before it starts and how to manage it when it occurs. Mismanaged expectations can result in conflict, and even when expectations are properly set, other conflicts may arise.
Stories and storytelling illuminate ideas and create shared understanding and connection. Stories are important—powerful ones have changed the world. Some stories happen without notice, while others impose themselves on our lives.
Medicine is one of the most respected professions. This respect has allowed physicians to maintain a high degree of social standing for generations, and it has led professionalism to be the foundation of the medical field. As individuals participating in the most intimate and stressful moments of patients’ lives, building rapport and trust with patients … Read More
A former board member of the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG) who served for 20-plus years, William Frederick Stanley Jr., DO, died on Feb. 9, 2025, at the age of 90. He was a resident of Rochester, Michigan.
Patient care encompasses providing access to health care, reconciling EHR discrepancies, coaching patients on addressing financial and social barriers, and facilitating the transition of care. Many physicians are leaving patient care or considering it, with the common reasons including burnout, bureaucratic tasks, long hours and lack of family time.
Roughly 47% of doctors recently surveyed by Medscape said they were experiencing burnout. This is lower than the 49% Medscape reported in a survey last year, but still higher than the 44% reported in 2019 before the pandemic. The current burnout rate of 47% means the health care system still has a lot of work to do to properly … Read More
The osteopathic medical profession continues to thrive, driven by the dedication of exceptional DOs, osteopathic medical students and organizations making lasting impacts. Below, learn more about just a few of these recent remarkable achievements, including those of Jasper Yung, DO, and Scott Everson, DO. Additionally, read on for more information about the AOA’s Distinguished Service … Read More