In typical years, students participating in clinical rotations would have many opportunities to connect with patients and other residents. But for 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, processes have to be slightly adjusted, since there are fewer opportunities available, especially in-person ones. Instead, students are spending more of their time studying on their own and … Read More
For the first time in two decades, data shows that sales of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products increased last year. Join AOA President and pulmonologist Joseph Giaimo, DO, in conversation with CDC experts during a free webinar at 4 p.m. CT on Nov. 18. Dr. Giaimo and the CDC experts will discuss the best practices for reducing … Read More
Today, researchers know surprisingly little about how the brain pays attention to things, said author and developmental molecular biologist John Medina, PhD, during a recent OMED21 keynote speech.
It’s time to start getting together gifts for the holiday season once again, and this year we’ve hunted down the best picks for doctors and medical students, whether you are shopping for friends and family or putting your own wish list together. The 10 great gift ideas below range from personalized doctor bobbleheads to a … Read More
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the loss of industry experienced in rural communities, medical schools are hoping to fill the gap of rural doctors with new graduates, especially those who attended schools in rural areas. According to a recent report by WKSU news, with people leaving these communities, more rural areas are becoming medical deserts, and … Read More
Live CME webinars from the American Osteopathic Information Association scheduled in November will address traps in employment agreements, COVID-19 related workplace issues, including vaccination requirements, ICD-10 changes and audits.
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.
On Tuesday, the AOA released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to grant the AOA’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) with a five-year renewal of recognition:
Already concerned about physician well-being before the pandemic started, psychiatrist Mona Masood, DO, quickly saw the mental health toll the crisis would have on doctors, so she founded the Physician Support Line, a free, confidential peer-to-peer hotline for all physicians, in March 2020. Today, more than 800 volunteer psychiatrists help their peers via the support … Read More