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US Patent No. 122,075: What an improved butter churn reveals about A.T. Still, DO

Before osteopathic medicine, Dr. Still channeled his passion for mechanics into everyday problems. He patented his enhanced butter churn in 1871.

The DO Staff

08.06.26

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First-generation medical student forges her own path in osteopathic medicine

Vani Ganesh, OMS IV, shares how her experience as a first-generation student has impacted her thoughts on patient care.

The DO Staff

07.31.26

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The DO Book Club, July 2026: Summer beach reads with a medical twist

The DO staff and Book Club writers have pulled together our top suggestions for summer beach reads—ranging from nonfiction to memoir to science fiction, there is something for everyone, and each selection has a medical component.

The DO Staff

07.30.26

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In Memoriam: July 2026

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.

The DO Staff

07.29.26

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Meet the AOA’s 130th President, Richard Thacker, DO, MACOI

In this Q&A, Dr. Thacker discusses the leadership philosophy behind his incoming presidency, his vision for the future of osteopathic medicine and the advice he hopes will guide the next generation of DOs.

The DO Staff

07.24.26

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Championing the profession: Meet the AOA’s 2026 HOD award winners

Get to know this year’s House of Delegates awardees and see how their visionary leadership, dedicated advocacy and groundbreaking innovation are driving the profession forward.

The DO Staff

07.20.26

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Leaders of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California and American Academy of Osteopathy receive the AOA’s 2026 Bob E. Jones, CAE, award

Holly Macriss and Sherri L. Quarles are recognized for their exemplary leadership and tremendous contributions toward advancing osteopathic medicine.

The DO Staff

07.19.26

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AOA’s 2026 Annual Report highlights major advocacy wins, proposed Strategic Plan focused on lifelong professional development

Advocacy wins include a 2.5% Medicare physician payment increase, a two-year extension of telehealth flexibilities and legislation providing $200 million for student loan forgiveness to strengthen the substance use disorder treatment workforce.

The DO Staff

07.19.26

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How this first-generation DO found his purpose through osteopathic medicine

Alexander King, DO, shares how discovering osteopathic medicine revealed a philosophy that united his artistic talents with a whole-person approach to patient care.

The DO Staff

07.18.26