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My most vivid childhood memory begins with a feverish and tearful awakening from sleep, unable to stand, covered in violet blotches. With just weeks before my fifth birthday, I had no understanding of what was happening to me, or that my parents, for whom I cried out, were hundreds of miles away visiting family.
The debate about whether to use the term “burnout” stems from the understandable concern that “burnout” puts blame and responsibility on the individual experiencing it, instead of directing responsibility to a systemic/organizational level. Terms that have been used in the media in an attempt to more accurately describe the psychological phenomenon experienced by physicians include … Read More
The AOA commends members of the United States Senate for adopting a resolution designating April 18-24, 2022, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week.
The osteopathic medical profession is constantly growing and making strides thanks to the many wonderful DOs and osteopathic medical students who excel in their roles. Following are some recent professional recognitions and accomplishments the profession is currently celebrating.
As Monty Python might say, “And now, for something completely different.” Or better yet, maybe Rod Serling – “Offered up for your consideration …” If you’re young enough, you may have to Google both of those.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a blood test used to measure kidney function. It is also an important test for diagnosing kidney disease. An estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is an equation used as a primary method for identifying and managing kidney disease. The equation includes age, sex, race and bodyweight to estimate kidney … Read More
U.S. News & World Report recently published their annual rankings of the best medical schools in the United States in several different categories. Many osteopathic medical schools are featured on the various lists for this year. In particular, the lists demonstrate that DOs play critically important roles in providing care in the primary care specialties … 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]. View a list of past In Memoriam columns here.