Designed for residents and fellows, the AOA Training in Policy Studies (TIPS) program is a one-year fellowship, generously funded by the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF), established to give osteopathic physicians the skills they need to analyze, formulate and implement health policy reforms at the local, state and national levels.
In June, the osteopathic profession celebrated the 150th anniversary of A.T. Still, DO, MD, flinging the banner of osteopathy to the breeze. Since June 1874, osteopathic medicine has become a distinctive and influential part of health care in the United States. Throughout the next year, The DO will continue to celebrate both Dr. Still’s visionary … Read More
Many may be familiar with the movie, but “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” actually echoes a children’s song, which served as the origin for the 1962 novel. The book and song, which connect to the line “One flew east, one flew west, one flew over the cuckoo’s nest,” cleverly cover a variety of themes—the … Read More
Throughout my almost 60 years practicing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as a physician, I spent a considerable amount of time in Oklahoma. This is where I had one of my first hands-on experiences with allostatic load.
Although A.T. Still, MD, DO, introduced osteopathic medicine during a vastly different time and health care landscape, his philosophy and teachings remain incredibly relevant today, noted Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO, during the 2024 A.T. Still Memorial Lecture at the AOA’s annual House of Delegates meeting in July.
Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, the founding father of the osteopathic profession, was born 196 years ago on Aug. 6, 1828. Dr. Still’s revolutionary approach to care continues to impact patients today through the nearly 149,000 U.S. DOs practicing the osteopathic philosophy. In 2023, there were also close to 38,000 osteopathic medical students—the largest number … Read More
Medical debt can lead to a vicious cycle of not seeking care for fear of incurring further debt—which might then exacerbate conditions that require extensive further treatment, burdening patients with higher medical bills than they might have had if they sought care earlier.
Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, was installed as the 128th president of the AOA last week during the AOA’s annual House of Delegates meeting in Chicago. She delivered a resounding call to action for excellence during her inauguration speech, setting forth a vision that emphasizes excellence in osteopathic distinction, physician leadership, and … Read More
In 2023, the number of DOs in the U.S. reached nearly 149,000—a 30% increase over the past five years. A.T. Still, DO, MD, started the osteopathic medical profession 150 years ago in 1874. Since then, DOs throughout the nation have impacted countless lives, created 40 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine to train future DOs and … Read More