Artificial intelligence (AI) use in medicine is becoming increasingly widespread. A 2025 survey found that two out of every three doctors reported using healthcare AI in 2024—an increase of 78% compared to 2023. This trend is likely to continue in 2026 and beyond.
Science has shown that solid relationships keep one healthier and happier, forming the bedrock of a meaningful existence—but if you were to ask civil rights activist and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Past President William “Andy” Anderson, DO, what makes a meaningful life, he would not answer with clinical data, but rather with a story.
AOA leadership is extremely saddened to report the tragic passing of Blake Thacker, the son of AOA President-elect Richard Thacker, DO and his wife Sherry Thacker. Blake perished in the Missouri skydiving plane accident this past Sunday. Blake was one of 11 skydivers and the pilot who died when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff. … Read More
No matter where you are in your osteopathic career, AOA Board Certification is here to support you—and at OMED26, that support will be front and center. This year’s conference will offer a variety of opportunities to learn, connect and engage with AOA Board Certification in ways that are meaningful to you. Whether you are just … Read More
We present a unique case of necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) arising within a port-wine stain (PWS), which, to our knowledge, has not been previously reported. NL is a rare granulomatous disorder often associated with diabetes mellitus, characterized by chronic inflammation and microvascular dysfunction. PWS, a congenital vascular malformation, results from defective endothelial differentiation and capillary malformation.
Many studies have suggested that participation in pre-clerkship volunteering opportunities is associated with higher confidence in clinical skills, improved perspectives on social barriers, and greater soft skills and empathy. While these studies have described a positive impact on subjective qualities, few studies have investigated the impact on objective standards such as third-year evaluations.
Teaching is something that is in my blood. My grandfather, father and brother have all dedicated their lives to education. When the opportunity to make my own mark on the next generation came, I couldn’t say no. During my gap year before my medical education started, I accepted the title of Mr. Slade and taught … Read More
Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a hands-on approach utilized by physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent various conditions through the application of muscle manipulation techniques. It has been applied in managing chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, headaches, migraines, Parkinsonian gait, and psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression.
I still remember the feeling of stepping into Washington, D.C., surrounded by a sea of white coats. It was my first time attending the American Osteopathic Association’s DO Day advocacy conference, and as a recipient of the AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders Scholarship, I carried both excitement and a quiet sense of responsibility.