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The AOA continually works on behalf of the nation’s 38,000+ osteopathic medical students to eliminate challenges that adversely impact access to training opportunities. With the understanding that medical student parity is a top-of-mind concern for future DOs, the AOA joined with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) to hold a Student Parity Summit, … Read More
With one in four medical students pursuing a DO designation—a significant increase over the past decade—it’s not a stretch to say that osteopathic medicine is the future of health care. And just as the number of osteopathic medical students is on the rise, so is the number of colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs).
Considered a “miracle drug,” semaglutide (also known as Ozempic and Rybelsus, among other names) has become increasingly popular due to its weight loss effects. With the praise from celebrities and billionaires along with aggressive marketing—there were over 4,000 active campaigns for the drug on Facebook and Instagram alone in June 2023—semaglutide medication prescriptions totaled more than 9 million in … Read More
Around 2 in 3 physicians expect or hope to retire from medicine by their mid- or late 60s, according to Medscape’s retirement report released in December 2023. Roughly 28% of hospitalists expressed a desire to retire even earlier, in their 50s.
Osteopathic medicine continues making strides thanks to the contributions of dedicated professionals in the health care industry, including the leadership at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) in Conroe, Texas, and organizations like MAOPS who provide excellent continuing medical education opportunities for physicians. Read about SHSU-COM’s new residency program and MAOPS’ CME … Read More
In a world where the path to medical school is often depicted as a one-size-fits-all journey, my story is a testament to the fact that there is no cookie-cutter method for current or prospective doctors. I am now a third-year osteopathic medical student, but my path to get here has taken many detours.
In January 2023, the New York State Senate proposed a bill that would prevent noncompete clauses from being included in employee contracts. Although the bill, S3100A, was vetoed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in December, the idea of banning noncompete clauses is picking up steam; they are already banned in several other states, and the Federal Trade … Read More
Since roughly 1900, the President of the United States has chosen a physician to be his personal doctor while he is in office. This physician is responsible for caring for and managing comprehensive medical care plans for the POTUS. The current Physician to the President is no exception; Kevin O’Connor, DO, has served President Joe … Read More
The Match season is an exciting, and also stressful, time for those planning to make the leap into the next step of their osteopathic medical career: residency. Match Day 2024 will take place on March 15, when students and DOs who are participating in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) match will find out which … Read More