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The DO

Sports medicine: Keeping child athletes safe

Playing sports is a great way children can stay active and healthy and develop skills like persistence that will help them throughout their lives. Sports are also incredibly popular among American children, with 54.1% playing at least one sport, noted Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, during a recent OMED CME session.

The DO Staff

11.02.25

The DO

What residents are getting paid in 2025

The average medical resident is earning around $75,000 annually, according to Medscape’s 2025 Resident Salary and Debt Report. Average salary for U.S. residents increased 6.5% this year, a jump from the 4% increase that Medscape reported in their 2024 report. In the report, Medscape noted that resident pay has increased more significantly in the past … Read More

The DO Staff

11.01.25

Public Policy

US Representative Celeste Maloy visits RVUCOM

On Oct. 27, Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) visited Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) in Ivins, Utah, to discuss the importance of osteopathic medicine and the challenges facing the physician workforce. During her visit, Rep. Maloy met with osteopathic medical students and campus leadership to explore issues such as graduate medical education funding … Read More

AOA Staff

11.01.25

Public Policy

Ohio DOs advocate for physician-led care at state capitol

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) led osteopathic physicians and medical students to the Ohio State Capitol for DO Day in Columbus, an advocacy event focused on advancing policies that strengthen patient care and protect access to physician-led treatment. This event empowered OOA members to engage directly with state lawmakers, champion legislation … Read More

The DO Staff

10.31.25

The DO

Where medicine meets macabre: A tour of America’s most chilling medical exhibits

With Halloween right around the corner, now is the perfect time to learn about some of America’s most macabre medical exhibits, full of fascinating, unsettling and downright eerie artifacts and specimens.

The DO Staff

10.31.25

Public Policy

Urge Congress to end the shutdown and protect patient access to care

As the federal government shutdown continues, critical healthcare programs and services remain at risk. The prolonged stalemate has delayed key federal operations, including Medicare payment system updates, and created uncertainty for physicians and patients alike. Now is the time for Congress to act. Urge your lawmakers to fund the government and support permanent telehealth flexibilities … Read More

AOA Staff

10.30.25

The DO

DOs hope that new research will lead to universal use of COMLEX for DOs

New research has found positive correlations between performance on Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) and American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE)/American Board of Surgery (ABS) exams. The study’s authors hope that their published research will encourage all surgery residency programs to no longer require osteopathic candidates to take the United States Medical Licensing … Read More

The DO Staff

10.30.25

AOA, News Releases

Leading physician groups: Department of Education’s PSLF rule will hurt patients and physicians

The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians and the American Psychiatric Association, who represent over 600,000 physicians: Our organizations are deeply concerned by the U.S. Department of Education’s final … Read More

Group of Six

10.30.25

The DO

OMED25: Thought leader on creating change shares insights on adapting to rapidly advancing technology

At OMED 2025, speaker and musician Cameron Atlas presented a keynote presentation on how we go about moving through change and embracing rather than running from advancing technology. Atlas is a thought leader on creating change and has 15 years of experience helping organizations adapt to changing environments. In his work, he blends sharing his … Read More

The DO Staff

10.30.25