The sterile, quiet room held a gravity I hadn’t prepared for. My father lay there, thin and frail, utterly dependent on gentle care of the hospice staff. It was in that stark setting, watching him in his final days, that the wall of resentment I had built over decades crumbled. The estrangement between us, a … Read More
Before osteopathic medical school or the transition into residency, many future physicians learn the heartbeat of healthcare right at home. They grow up watching what it truly means to care for a community, absorbing the values of empathy, dedication and whole-person care over the dinner table.
Artificial intelligence (AI) use in medicine is becoming increasingly widespread. A 2025 survey found that two out of every three doctors reported using healthcare AI in 2024—an increase of 78% compared to 2023. This trend is likely to continue in 2026 and beyond.
Science has shown that solid relationships keep one healthier and happier, forming the bedrock of a meaningful existence—but if you were to ask civil rights activist and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Past President William “Andy” Anderson, DO, what makes a meaningful life, he would not answer with clinical data, but rather with a story.
Teaching is something that is in my blood. My grandfather, father and brother have all dedicated their lives to education. When the opportunity to make my own mark on the next generation came, I couldn’t say no. During my gap year before my medical education started, I accepted the title of Mr. Slade and taught … Read More
I still remember the feeling of stepping into Washington, D.C., surrounded by a sea of white coats. It was my first time attending the American Osteopathic Association’s DO Day advocacy conference, and as a recipient of the AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders Scholarship, I carried both excitement and a quiet sense of responsibility.
This spring, I joined osteopathic physicians and medical students from across the country for DO Day in Washington, D.C., as a representative of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) and Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM). I was proud to be joined by outstanding students from RVUCOM along with my colleagues from the ACOI, CEO … Read More
Retirement is a dramatic lifestyle change that can be wonderful, but needs to be managed. Ideally, physicians will plan for retirement for years prior to jumping in. However, even with the best of plans, many of us are unprepared for this change.
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.