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In the world of sports, March and early April are a special time. March is the month of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men’s basketball tournament, known as “March Madness™.” The event consists of 68 teams playing in single-elimination games. The tournament runs throughout the month of March and culminates in the … 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 memberservice@osteopathic.org. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
Patient-centered, whole-person care and the development of longitudinal patient-physician relationships are central to the practice of osteopathic medicine. Establishing trust with patients, understanding their needs and concerns, and building relationships can require significant time and effort. In recognition of the complexity inherent to this work in evaluation and management (E/M) services, the Centers for Medicare … Read More
The AOA continually works on behalf of the nation’s 38,000+ osteopathic medical students to eliminate challenges that adversely impact access to training opportunities. With the understanding that medical student parity is a top-of-mind concern for future DOs, the AOA joined with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) to hold a Student Parity Summit, … Read More
With one in four medical students pursuing a DO designation—a significant increase over the past decade—it’s not a stretch to say that osteopathic medicine is the future of health care. And just as the number of osteopathic medical students is on the rise, so is the number of colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs).
Considered a “miracle drug,” semaglutide (also known as Ozempic and Rybelsus, among other names) has become increasingly popular due to its weight loss effects. With the praise from celebrities and billionaires along with aggressive marketing—there were over 4,000 active campaigns for the drug on Facebook and Instagram alone in June 2023—semaglutide medication prescriptions totaled more than 9 million in … Read More
Around 2 in 3 physicians expect or hope to retire from medicine by their mid- or late 60s, according to Medscape’s retirement report released in December 2023. Roughly 28% of hospitalists expressed a desire to retire even earlier, in their 50s.
Osteopathic medicine continues making strides thanks to the contributions of dedicated professionals in the health care industry, including the leadership at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) in Conroe, Texas, and organizations like MAOPS who provide excellent continuing medical education opportunities for physicians. Read about SHSU-COM’s new residency program and MAOPS’ CME … Read More
In a world where the path to medical school is often depicted as a one-size-fits-all journey, my story is a testament to the fact that there is no cookie-cutter method for current or prospective doctors. I am now a third-year osteopathic medical student, but my path to get here has taken many detours.