In the late 19th century, a new medical philosophy made its debut on the front pages of newspapers. After A.T. Still, DO, MD, unveiled his vision for osteopathic medicine in 1874, early mentions in the press mingled curiosity with controversy, mirroring the public’s perception.
As the profession celebrates National Doctors Day on March 30 and will soon celebrate National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week from April 15-21, it is a good time to reflect on the current state of the profession and where it is headed. To that end, I would like to share a summary of my recent keynote … Read More
The AOA Mentor Recognition Program was developed to honor DOs who help shape the future of the osteopathic profession through their involvement with osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and new physicians in practice. Students, DOs, AOA affiliates or any other member of the osteopathic professional family are welcome to submit nominations. Nominations for the 2024 Mentor … Read More
The appointment process for volunteer leadership positions on AOA bureaus, committees and councils is now open. AOA President-elect Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (D), is seeking volunteer leaders to serve on these important governing bodies that help shape AOA programs and policies.
Two second-year medical students, Anisha Jobanputra and Sarah Im (now OMS IIIs), were eager to find a way to combine their osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) knowledge and passion for service. They considered what they could do to benefit the student body and the surrounding community. As the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic … Read More
I can remember the feeling of extreme nervousness and imposter syndrome I felt as I walked into the University of Miami Hospital in July 2021 for my first day of residency. I graduated from medical school during COVID-19 and hadn’t had a true wards experience before starting residency at one of the largest and highest-acuity … Read More
Over the last few years, I have frequently been asked to address burnout among physicians and discuss this issue at conferences or medical school meetings. This was a discussion I felt comfortable with as my specialty, emergency medicine, was one of the first to raise this issue, especially as it related to the length of … Read More
On April 9, 2024, a free webinar for graduating osteopathic medical students will be available through AOA Member Value partner Student Loan Professor. The webinar will offer strategies on reducing student loan debt.
Embarking on the journey of medical education while navigating the responsibilities of parenthood can be a daunting task. In the fast-paced, demanding field of medicine, the rigors of medical training often collide with the joys of raising a family. Below, Yisroel Grabie, DO, and Amira Hassan, DO, share their unique journeys of balancing parenting with … Read More