The application period for 2026-27 B/C/C volunteer leadership roles is open now through April 30 | LEARN 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.
As a member of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) and the AOA, I have heard many DOs talk about how our osteopathic community is like a family. This feeling of community has never been more apparent to me than in October at the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) conference in London.
Welcome back to The DO Book Club! Very rarely, I come across a book that captures the essence of my professional experience as an emergency physician. As an avid reader and reviewer, I have read several medical memoirs that came close. They tend to be compilations of the most moving (and awful) experiences in the … Read More
As the year comes to a close, we asked our editorial advisory board members to share their favorite books, entertainment, stress relievers and more from 2023. Read on to find out what your peers recommend in these areas.
The osteopathic profession continues making strides thanks to the many wonderful DOs and osteopathic medical students who excel in their roles, including Ted Parcel, DO, who recently founded a nonprofit. Read about Dr. Parcel’s work below along with news about the AOA advocacy awards.
Physicians have long been advocates for their patients. Whether we’re endorsing changes to living environments due to a patient disability, advocating for treatment coverage or simply caring for the patient’s needs, we as physicians advocate for our individual patients on a daily basis. A more global advocacy effort, however, is also very important.
“It’s not that bad. You tie a red string and get money.” Those were the words of wisdom my older cousin whispered to me when I loudly complained about the itchy sequined dress that I wore on Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, as I sat waiting for my family to organize the materials for the event. At that … Read More
This Q&A will be extra “nutritious” for our readers! Meet Alexander Ford, DO, RD, a family physician and registered dietician (more on that to come!) from New York. Dr. Ford is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and the American … Read More
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