Money and medicine have historically had a bit of a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ relationship. Most physician contracts have confidentiality clauses prohibiting physicians from discussing details of their compensation with others. Employers often market the ability to care for patients without having to worry about payments from patients as a benefit of being an employed … Read More
The AOA’s The DO provides vital health care information and news for the osteopathic physician and medical student. The DO covers topics relevant throughout each stage of medical training and career, from med student to retiree. The DO is written by DOs, for DOs.
One of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners’ (NBOME) strategic goals is to continue to prioritize the wellbeing of our stakeholders — most notably, our students and residents — with hopes to positively impact patient care. Eliminating the numeric score reporting for COMLEX-USA Level 1 is one of the latest ways we are working … Read More
On December 17, 2020, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) made a significant announcement. Level 1 of the COMLEX board series would transition from a three-digit score to a simple Pass/Fail assessment beginning in May of 2022. At the time of the announcement, I distinctly remember doing some quick finger counting. As a … Read More
I was planning on writing a column on the evidence for osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). However, my trip to the AOA House of Delegates in July inspired me to write a different column. I have tried in my last two columns to make a case for the value of osteopathic care. I have defined osteopathic care as … 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. View a list of past In Memoriam columns here.
This month’s recommendations are decidedly distaff, so if you’re a dyed-in-the-wool misogynist you should stop reading now. These books won’t save you.
Medical school teaches us how to care for our patients but offers little to no instruction on the business of medicine. That’s why many physicians hesitate to start their own practices and why the vast majority of us go into big hospital systems for work. For those who want to take on the exciting challenge … Read More
The United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was unexpected for many. Abortion has been a polarizing topic for years, and the recent ruling has created angst for women of all colors regarding the future of their health. This decision could disproportionately affect the access to safe and timely health services for … Read More