When I began to contemplate my retirement from osteopathic academic medicine, I became a student of physician retirement. I approached the subject of physician retirement with fervor and academic rigor. In this article, I am going to share the lessons I learned through my own physician retirement experience.
On Friday, Feb. 20, ACGME will commemorate a decade since the transition to a single accreditation system for U.S. graduate medical education (GME) began. The session will celebrate the new system’s achievements and envision new opportunities for the future of the medical profession.
Chaunessie Baggett was born on June 2, 1976, in San Antonio to Robert and Marva Baggett. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at the age of 49.
In the long hours of study halls, as I listen to the hum of fluorescent-lit classrooms, I have come to realize that medicine is not solely a science. It is also deeply human, emotional and profoundly artistic.
After a career as a diagnostic radiologist who specialized in breast imaging, Joseph Alexander, DO, has written a highly detailed novel that follows the lives of four breast cancer patients and the medical professionals who care for them. After years of work writing, researching and refining the volume, a compelling story in the form of … Read More
Couple Jonah Zeitlin, DO, and Samantha Gerstman, MD, each took unique, yet intersecting journeys. Their stories, as told on my D.O. or Do Not podcast, highlight the challenges, decisions and personal reflections that shape the path to becoming a physician. They both grew up in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut … 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.
With a new university presidency and a refreshed AOA headquarters presence, osteopathic leadership continues to gain visibility and momentum. Below, learn more about the appointment of Jerry Balentine, DO, as the new president of New York Institute of Technology following his decades of service to medical education, and see the AOA’s new illuminated building sign … Read More
With the busy holiday season in full swing, many of us are itching for an excuse to sit down and enjoy a quiet afternoon reading. With the new year on the horizon, some of us are also aiming to read more in 2026.