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The DO magazine wins prestigious award

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).

The DO Staff

08.14.23

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DO podcast host discusses coming out as trans in med school and LGBTQ+ health care

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 DO Staff

08.13.23

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New AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, MHA, FACOFP, will focus on AOA membership and AOA board certification this year

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.

The DO Staff

08.12.23

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Tips for conquering parenting as a husband-and-wife DO team

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

The DO Staff

08.11.23

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Breaking down the social media differences across the generations

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

The DO Staff

08.10.23

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Applications open for the AOA’s 2024 Leadership Academy

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.

The DO Staff

08.07.23

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The ironic tango of imposter syndrome and a growth mindset

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.

The DO Staff

08.06.23

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Double duty: How 2 Florida physicians are working together to give back in an underserved area

This month’s “DOs to Know” are two physicians who are dedicating their time to training the next generation of osteopathic medical students. Jeremy Olloqui, DO, a Cuban-American from Miami, is a graduate of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas, and Adam Beeble, DO, is a Tampa, Florida, native and graduate of Nova Southeastern University Kiran … Read More

The DO Staff

08.05.23

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The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: What is it, and how does it impact health care?

In May 2023, the White House released a summary suggesting that the United States was rapidly approaching the date at which the government could no longer pay its bills, called the X-date. This date was critical because an actual breach of the debt ceiling—meaning the U.S. defaulting on its debts—would have been highly detrimental to physicians, patients, … Read More

The DO Staff

08.04.23