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Highly rated: The nation’s best children’s hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report

A child facing a life-threatening or rare condition requires a level of expertise that a typical hospital can’t necessarily provide, notes U.S. News & World Report in its methodology report for its Best Children’s Hospitals rankings for 2019-2020.

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06.26.19

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Advocacy in action: 4 recent scope of practice wins for DOs

While nonphysician clinicians try to expand their scope of practice rights, DOs are advocating for patient safety. Here are recent wins in Indiana, Hawaii and New Hampshire.

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06.25.19

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How to get a good letter of recommendation for residency

For program directors, these letters give insight into an applicant’s clinical skills, character and potential performance as a resident. Here’s what you need to know.

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06.19.19

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Daily HIV prevention pill recommended for high-risk patients, USPSTF says

The recommendation notes patients at a higher risk of getting HIV, including those who share needles or engage in unprotected sex, could benefit from the pill.

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06.19.19

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NIH selects two osteopathic trainees for its Medical Research Scholars Program

The trainees will participate in a year-long research program for young scientists. They also can pursue research that matches their personal interests and research goals, pursuant to the interests of public health.

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06.19.19

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An introduction from new AOA CEO: ‘We need to hear from you’

AOA CEO Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, asks the osteopathic medical profession to share what they think the AOA of tomorrow should look like.

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06.12.19

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Prevention on the streets: A needle exchange and free medical clinic run by a DO

Meet the DO who’s been treating people with drug addiction in Fresno, California, for over 20 years at free Saturday clinics.

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06.12.19

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Pros and cons of turning down an audition rotation: What you need to know

Audition rotations are often an important part of the process of getting into residency Two DOs, who both turned down or cancelled audition rotations, weigh in on what the consequences could be for opting out.

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06.12.19

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New CME guidelines for AOA board-certified docs are now available online

The revised requirements emphasize flexibility and give physicians latitude to choose CME that works best for their individual needs.

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06.07.19