Roughly 47% of doctors recently surveyed by Medscape said they were experiencing burnout. This is lower than the 49% Medscape reported in a survey last year, but still higher than the 44% reported in 2019 before the pandemic. The current burnout rate of 47% means the health care system still has a lot of work to do to properly … Read More
The osteopathic medical profession continues to thrive, driven by the dedication of exceptional DOs, osteopathic medical students and organizations making lasting impacts. Below, learn more about just a few of these recent remarkable achievements, including those of Jasper Yung, DO, and Scott Everson, DO. Additionally, read on for more information about the AOA’s Distinguished Service … Read More
It’s no secret that the decision to pursue a career as a physician is one of the most challenging choices anyone could make. At the same time, it also has the potential to become one of the most rewarding decisions you make.
The Michigan Radiological Society (MRS), an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, residents, fellows and medical students, has inducted their first DO president, Rocky Saenz, DO, who is leading the organization for its 2024-2025 term.
Tyree Winters, DO, is a dedicated advocate for equitable health care. Inspired by his own physician, he pursued osteopathic medicine at Ohio University-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM). As an advocate for underserved communities, Dr. Winters uses innovative approaches such as dance-based fitness to break barriers and promote wellness.
DOs can now earn CME via new self-study course offerings featuring content from previous OMED conferences. Currently, content from OMED 2022 and OMED 2023 is available on the site. Participants will be able to access the content and CME through the end of March 2025.
Agraduate of Nova Southeastern University Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM) and board-certified dermatologist, Will Kirby, DO, (“Dr. Will”), is currently a contestant on NBC’s “Deal or No Deal Island.” The reality competition series is in its second season and requires contestants to compete in excursions as they collect briefcases hidden across the … Read More
For the first time in its history, the AOA has a female president as well as a female CEO serving concurrently. In honor of National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3, I had the privilege of speaking with AOA president Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. … Read 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.