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As we bid farewell to another year, The DO team is excited to look back at a handful of our most popular articles from the past 12 months. These pieces, many of which were written by very talented DOs and osteopathic medical students, provided us with thoughtful new perspectives and fostered meaningful connections. Each article … Read More
In addition to more than 200 hours of specialty-focused CME, the OMED23 virtual program, available through Dec. 31, includes keynote presentations from three dynamic DOs who are blazing trails in medicine today. Read on to learn more about their important work and how they are helping to improve health outcomes and shape the future of medicine.
Leslie Madrak, DO, recently discussed using psychedelics to treat mental health disorders at OMED23. Dr. Madrak is AOA board-certified in neurology and psychiatry. Her presentation, and all other OMED23 content, is available on the OMED platform through Dec. 31, 2023. Virtual conference registration is open until Dec. 15.
As I reflect on my medical school journey, I have realized that politics can play a significant role in health care and the medical profession. Whether it’s reproductive rights or climate change, politics shape how we care for our patients. When medical students and physicians have a comprehensive understanding of our health care system and … Read More
At the helm of the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM) is Ross Zafonte, DO, who holds numerous prestigious leadership roles that include being the president of Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, professor and chair of Harvard Medical School’s physical medicine and rehabilitation department and the editor in chief (EIC) of the JOM, to name a few.
The senior residents were touring medical students around the inpatient psychiatric unit when they came upon my office. “And this is Dr. LeFay, our CL psychiatrist,” one of the residents announced. “A seal psychiatrist?” one of the students asked with wide eyes.
I had the great pleasure to see “Barbie” for the first time on a big screen in Cape Town, South Africa. I was traveling with my sister, and we thought it would be fun and interesting to see a movie about a quintessentially American toy in an international theater. While waiting in line to take … 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 [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
On Nov. 2, CMS issued the CY2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, which includes updates to physician payment policies, the Quality Payment Program (QPP), and the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The AOA has prepared a detailed summary to help physicians prepare for changes that will take effect in 2024, including: Discussion of overall payment changes … Read More