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 [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
Matriculating through medical school can be quite expensive, and students cover the costs in a variety of ways, like taking out loans, applying for scholarships and relying on family. However, it can be hard to know how much to budget for all the “extra” costs of medical school—things that are not tuition or room and … Read More
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court overturned the use of affirmative action in college admissions with two rulings between the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) and universities—SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. The University of North Carolina. With this decision, colleges and institutions are now looking for new ways to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in education and … Read More
Boards preparation is a distinctive season of medical school for many students. As students continue through each module, we may realize how much we have forgotten from previous topics as we approach our dedicated boards study period.
Welcome back to The DO Book Club! Imagine the year is 2035 and the miracle of artificial intelligence (AI) has been so thoroughly integrated into the art and science of medical care that life-and-death decisions are made for us by a computerized algorithm that can predict whether cancer treatment will be successful or not. What … Read More
In 2012, Novo Nordisk synthesized a compound called semaglutide in an effort to increase the half-life of its counterpart drug liraglutide. These glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists, originally formulated for patients with Type 2 diabetes, work by promoting the release of insulin to decrease glucose levels.
I lay drenched in sweat on the yoga mat, blinking up toward the wall, finally feeling my lungs fill fully with air. The instructor entered the room and said, “I am so sorry to do this right now, but everyone needs to leave the studio as quickly and safely as possible. There is an active … Read More
If you are reading this article because you are putting together a residency application for this year’s application cycle, take a moment to look up, and breathe—as deeply into your belly as you are able.
The 2023 AOA Annual Report is now available to view online. The report provides an overview of the AOA’s efforts throughout the past year to advance osteopathic advocacy, education, training, research, public health initiatives and board certification.