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Pregnant and lactating individuals have long been withheld from clinical trials due to fear of the unknown effects of a particular medication, vaccine or other intervention. In reality, in a clinical trial, the same could be true for a nonpregnant individual, but they are offered informed consent to proceed with the trial.
As readers of The DO, you are probably already familiar with many well-known osteopathic physicians, from the founder of osteopathic medicine, A.T. Still, DO, MD, to civil rights pioneer William G. Anderson, DO, along with countless others. The three osteopathic physicians discussed below are less well-known but have nonetheless made lasting impressions on history.
The AOA’s The DO magazine has received a 2023 Gold Circle Award for Best Digital Publication from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
Medicine is a cornucopia of different experiences, walks of life and worldviews. Torben “Ben” Hamilton, DO, is a recent medical school graduate and a proud second lieutenant in the US Army. He has just recently started his family medicine residency at Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia.
The AOA’s 103rd House of Delegates (HOD) annual meeting drew more than 1,100 osteopathic physicians, medical students, delegates and guests to Chicago in July, where Ira P. Monka, DO, MHA, FACOFP, was installed as the AOA’s 127th president during the weekend’s most anticipated event.
Together for 16 years and married for 13, my husband Tom Leeson, DO, and I—we are both osteopathic physicians—have had a lot of practice at developing and growing our family life. We’ve made many mistakes, experienced challenges and setbacks, and have also enjoyed joyous and celebratory moments together. The common adage is true: parenting will … Read More
I thought I was the coolest mom. The year was 2016, and I had just checked my Facebook account. I was sending messages, posting online and even taking classes from live feeds on my social media. As I “liked” photos of old college friends, I thought about how incredible it was that I could stay … Read More
Aspiring osteopathic leaders can now apply to join the 2024 cohort of the AOA Leadership Academy. Open to AOA members, the program provides opportunities for skill development and enhancement for future leadership roles. The 2024 Leadership Academy registration is free for participants, and applications will be accepted until August 15.
I remember my first day of medical school—I stepped out of my air-conditioned car into the 120-degree Fahrenheit summer in Arizona. My educational path had taken me across many states, and I was accustomed to the unknowns surrounding a new home during my first few weeks of school.