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A prescription for partnership: How a DO and an MD are running a concierge medicine practice together

Medicine is often described as both an art and a science, but for Richard Edwards, DO, and Monica Sher, MD, it is also a partnership—one that extends from their personal lives into their professional practice. This husband-wife duo are the physicians behind Elite Medical Concierge in Winter Park, Florida, a practice that reimagines the physician-patient … Read More

The DO Staff

10.09.25

The DO

Virtual osteopathic CME now available via OMED On-Demand

OMED On-Demand is now available. The program offers CME across 20 specialties and is accessible through Dec. 31. OMED On-Demand fits your schedule and location, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace through the end of the year.

The DO Staff

10.04.25

The DO

Osteopathic innovation and storytelling highlighted in a new platform & new podcasts

Through an innovative online community and peer-driven podcasts, osteopathic voices continue to expand their reach across the osteopathic medical profession and beyond. Below, learn more about the launch of the American Osteopathic Information Association’s (AOiA) new networking platform, a student-led podcast supporting DO trainees and a moving podcast appearance by Veronica Nkie, DO, MPH, on … Read More

The DO Staff

10.03.25

The DO

The language of care: Resources for treating patients with limited English proficiency

There are so many things I loved about my residency program. One of my favorite things, though, was its location. Located in the heart of New York City, the family medicine residency program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (NYP-Columbia) offered me the diverse patient population that I desired in a residency program. As a … Read More

The DO Staff

10.02.25

The DO

In Memoriam: September 2025

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.

The DO Staff

09.28.25

The DO

3 osteopathic organizations win 2025 Outstanding Affiliate Awards

The AOA’s Outstanding Affiliate Award recognizes osteopathic state and specialty college affiliates that demonstrate innovation, creativity, resourcefulness and flexibility; highlights outstanding affiliate performance; recognizes affiliate contributions that advance the osteopathic profession; and celebrates and shares noteworthy programs and initiatives with all affiliates to encourage best practices.

The DO Staff

09.27.25

The DO

How DOs can transform patient care with lifestyle medicine

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) have recently entered a partnership to help osteopathic physicians integrate lifestyle medicine into their practice of medicine. As part of the partnership, the organizations are offering two upcoming collaborative webinars. On Oct. 27, attendees can learn about transforming health through technology … Read More

The DO Staff

09.26.25

The DO

OMED 2025 awards to honor leaders & innovators in osteopathic medicine

For over 150 years, osteopathic physicians have been at the forefront of medical innovation, advancing patient care and shaping the future of medicine. Every year, the AOA recognizes individuals whose work has left a lasting mark on the profession at OMED, the world’s largest annual gathering of osteopathic physicians. This year’s conference takes place in Nashville, … Read More

The DO Staff

09.26.25

The DO

My 2020 reflections on working as a family physician during COVID

Since the beginning of the pandemic, my day-to-day life has drastically changed.

The DO Staff

09.25.25