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In Memoriam: Oct. 1, 2024

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.

The DO Staff

11.03.24

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Funding available for osteopathically focused research projects

The AOA’s 2025 research grant application cycle is now open until Jan. 31, 2025. Research funding is available to DO, MD, PhD and osteopathic medical student researchers conducting studies that address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and explore the profession’s patient-centered, empathic approach to care.

The DO Staff

11.02.24

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AOIA’s 4-part webinar series on digital health prepares DOs for tech advancements, improving patient care

The DO Staff

11.01.24

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What residents are getting paid in 2024

The average medical resident is earning around $70,000 annually, according to Medscape’s 2024 Resident Salary and Debt Report, a 3.9% increase from 2023’s average, which was $67,400. The report explores average resident salaries based on residency year, and notes that 90% of residents feel they are underpaid “relative to their worth, skills and hours.” Resident … Read More

The DO Staff

10.31.24

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Why we are advocating for residency unions and access to opioid reversal drugs

In July 2024, we had the opportunity to attend our first AOA House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Chicago. It was an honor to be a part of the Michigan delegation and see advocacy and health policy engagement take place right before our eyes. It was a collaborative and inclusive event where residents, medical students … Read More

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10.26.24

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AOIA digital health initiative offers upcoming webinars on adopting AI technologies responsibly

Across the country, osteopathic physicians, residents and students are using transformative digital health technologies as they pursue their potential to exemplify osteopathic principles while improving patient outcomes and the practice of medicine.

The DO Staff

10.25.24

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Olympic water polo team physician shares insights on taking care of elite athletes

Naresh Rao, DO, is a game-changer in the world of sports medicine. With a career spanning multiple Olympic Games, including the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Dr. Rao brings a wealth of experience and passion to his role as a team physician for Team USA athletes.

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10.24.24

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Honoring a champion of osteopathic medicine: A celebration of leadership and dedication

In a heartwarming ceremony held at OMED24, AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, was honored with a prestigious award from Sigma Sigma Phi, the venerable Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity. This recognition not only underscores Dr. Hubka’s exceptional contributions to the field of osteopathic medicine but also embodies the fraternity’s mission to … Read More

The DO Staff

10.21.24

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Reflections on the impact of the Latinx physician shortage in the US

A 52-year-old woman presents to the ED with epigastric abdominal pain and bright red hematemesis. She is hypotensive and tachycardic. The attending physician calls on you, their voice sharp with urgency: “… what do you want to do, doctor?” Your heart rate goes up and the fluorescent lights above appear to brighten with anticipation.

The DO Staff

10.20.24