Perhaps the pre-eminent physician author of literary fiction at this moment is the multitalented Abraham Verghese, MD. While holding an endowed chair at the Stanford University School of Medicine, he has managed to gift the rest of us with another long-awaited book, the multigenerational family saga entitled “The Covenant of Water.”
From the first day we enter medical school, we are working toward eventually choosing a specialty and matching into residency. Many of us overlook the weight “who you know” carries alongside “what you know” when it comes to residency applications. Medical conferences, especially those within your chosen specialty, offer invaluable opportunities to forge connections with … Read More
This year marks the seventh annual commemoration of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Each year during National Suicide Prevention Month, Sept. 17 is dedicated to honoring physicians who have died by suicide and promoting greater awareness of suicide risk in the medical profession. This day is also an opportunity for us to hold hope for a … Read More
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM) has named Sara Coffey, DO, the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In this new role, Dr. Coffey will lead the psychiatry education strategy at OSU-COM, and she will serve as a key liaison between the university … Read More
With mindfulness becoming a more popular topic of discussion in conversations about wellness and self-care across the U.S., it can be helpful to understand what it is and what it can look like in our daily lives. In many parts of the world, mindfulness is part of the culture and lifestyle, rather than something we … Read More
This month, we sat down with Edward Yob, DO, an AOA board-certified dermatologist, military veteran and, to The DO’s knowledge, the first osteopathic physician to serve as a member of the White House Medical Unit from 1980 to 1985. Dr. Yob served in the U.S. Air Force and was a participant in the Health Professions … Read More
As the osteopathic profession’s premier educational event, OMED is where the brightest minds in osteopathic medicine come together. This year’s conference, taking place Sept. 20-22, will be set against the vibrant backdrop of San Antonio, a city known for its rich history, stunning architecture and lively cultural scene, offering attendees the perfect blend of business and pleasure.
Registration is now open for OMED 2024, the AOA’s premier osteopathic networking and educational event, taking place Sept. 20-22, 2024, in San Antonio.
Ann Wittner, CMP, former AOA associate executive director and director of the department of administration, died in June 2024. Wittner served as director of the department of administration for many years, providing leadership for the profession as she organized and executed the meetings of the AOA House of Delegates and Board of Trustees, as well … Read More