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Advocacy: Connecting with your legislators during the August recess

Each year, Congress takes a break from legislative activity for a ‘recess’ during the month of August. The timing of this recess is historically rather practical. When the Senate was first established, it worked out of offices not yet equipped with the modern marvel that is air conditioning. The summer heat was so intense that … Read More

The DO Staff

08.04.22

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In Memoriam: July 1, 2022

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.

The DO Staff

08.02.22

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New AOA President Ernest R. Gelb, DO, is designing a blueprint for renewal

More than 1,000 osteopathic physicians, medical students and guests gathered in Chicago last week for the annual meeting of the AOA House of Delegates, during which Ernest R. Gelb, DO, of Lewes, Delaware, was installed as the organization’s 126th president. During his inaugural address, Dr. Gelb recounted experiences from his 40-year career as an osteopathic … Read More

The DO Staff

08.01.22

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How one medical student is passing more than just tests—he’s passing legislation!

Imagine you are an osteopathic medical student in your first year of school. You are waist-deep in anatomy and pharmacology, information pouring over you like water from a firehose. Exams loom around every corner and you just want to catch a break. However, you are sidetracked in your free time by something that once caught … Read More

The DO Staff

07.31.22

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From intern to third year: making the most of your residency training

The first time I put on my long white coat, my hands were shaking. I was an intern starting my internal medicine residency. This was the first time there would be “Dr.” put before my name. All I wanted was to be the best intern I could be and the best doctor for my patients.

The DO Staff

07.30.22

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Work for assets, not money

Shortly after I graduated high school, my uncle gave me a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. I’ve been a fan of the Rich Dad books and other products ever since. The fundamental premise of most of their work is that financial education is largely missing in our society, and they seek to shore … Read More

The DO Staff

07.29.22

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OMED 2022 registration is now open

Registration for OMED 2022 is now open. This year’s conference will take place Oct. 27-30 and will be a hybrid event with the option to participate in-person in Boston or online.

The DO Staff

07.28.22

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Osteopathic leaders honored at AOA’s House of Delegates meeting

The osteopathic medial profession recently celebrated the notable and inspiring contributions of exceptional DOs, researchers and affiliate leaders during the AOA’s 2022 House of Delegates meeting. Following is a list of this year’s award winners and a short description of their work.

The DO Staff

07.27.22

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COCA approves amendments, seeks public comment from osteopathic community

The following request for public comments was published on the COCA Website on July 5, 2022. On June 10, 2022, the AOA’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) held an executive session. During this executive session, the COCA reviewed and approved proposed amendments to the documents Accreditation of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: COM Continuing Accreditation Standards and Accreditation of … Read More

The DO Staff

07.26.22