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
When she was young, Kristen Wendell, DO, was interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon. But she also wanted to be a mother one day, so she thought becoming a podiatrist would allow her to work as a surgeon in sports medicine but also have a little more flexibility.
If one looks at any newspaper, cable news show or social media platform, one quickly sees that the world is filled with opposing ideas vying for a place of prominence in our collective minds. From global conflicts to a highly contentious U.S. election, there seems to be near-continuous forces working to pull members of the … Read More
In the world of sports, March and early April are a special time. March is the month of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men’s basketball tournament, known as “March Madness™.” The event consists of 68 teams playing in single-elimination games. The tournament runs throughout the month of March and culminates in the … 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.