Acareer as a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician has given Dwan Perry, DO, the opportunity to travel to places he’s never been before. He has traveled domestically to small cities in the Dakotas and internationally to other continents. Most recently Dr. Perry, a West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) 2008 graduate and a … Read More
Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), has dedicated his career to advancing osteopathic medicine. A graduate of A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), he was mentored by leading specialists and pioneered the first hospital-based osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) services and Medicare coding system. With decades of leadership at osteopathic colleges, including the University … Read More
This month, as our profession observes National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week from April 13-19, we explore the intersection of artistry, anatomy and advocacy through the lens of a physician dedicated to the evolution of osteopathic medicine. From his unconventional background in sculpture and neuroscience to his work with residency programs and dedication to osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), … Read More
A.T. Still, DO (1828–1917), founder of osteopathic medicine, was a licensed physician practicing in late 19th- and early 20th-century America. Although many assume he held an MD degree, the reality is more complex. Examining whether Dr. Still earned an MD degree provides important insight into the origins of osteopathic medicine and the profession that followed.
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Many pop psychologists and influencers on TikTok have recommended that one useful way to handle dealing with very aggressive and narcissistic people is to become as quiet and emotionless as a gray rock. In a 2024 New York Times piece (viewable with subscription), author Christina Caron explains, “if you adopt the qualities of a stone, becoming impassive and bland, … Read More
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