During my first year of medical school, I joined my university’s varsity volleyball team. I juggled three-hour daily practices, brutally long days and an exam schedule that sometimes packed up to four tests in one week. What I didn’t realize at the time was that the discipline I built on the court was training more … Read More
The AOA is now accepting applications for the inaugural Physician Payment Policy Fellowship. This 18-month, in-depth program combines educational sessions, an assortment of professional meetings and a capstone project to provide physicians with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare payment policy. The fellowship is designed to equip participants to effectively represent and advocate for the osteopathic medical … Read More
Many who choose to enter the field of medicine do so with the intent to fulfill a servant’s heart, to care for the sick and vulnerable. Medical schools often seek out applicants with demonstrated evidence of such passion through volunteering. This shows the value and importance placed on altruism as a key defining factor of … Read More
As 2025 comes to a close, The DO is taking a pause to review the stories our team and contributing writers have worked hard on this past year. These pieces, many of which were written by very talented members of the osteopathic medical community, inspired us to consider different paths, provided us with new perspectives … Read More
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.
To most, Match Day is a rewarding time. It marks the culmination of years of effort and immense hard work. Unfortunately, if you are a foreign student (i.e., non-green card holding, non-U.S. citizen), Match is not the end of the road for you. Following the Match, you will likely begin the process of applying for … Read More
Through an engaging podcast, an innovative training program and recognition of stellar advocacy, osteopathic voices continue to shape the profession and support future physicians. Below, learn more about a moving podcast appearance by Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, focusing on career and persistence; the launch of the LEAD+ Program at the Orlando College of Osteopathic … Read More
“Gratitude is my fragrance” is what I once wrote on my bathroom mirror with red lipstick after moments of despair. It was not to shy away from or dismiss the troubling emotions I was feeling at that time, but rather to help myself see the full spectrum of human emotion. While I felt burdened, there … Read More
Guided by a lifelong passion for service and healing, Frazier Keitt, DO, has built a dynamic career where osteopathic medicine and athletics meet. As team physician for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) Atlanta Dream and for Morehouse College athletics, Dr. Keitt approaches each challenge with purpose and precision. Her work blends holistic care with … Read More