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As 2024 comes to a close, The DO is taking a pause to review the stories our team and contributing writers have worked hard on this past year. These pieces, many of which were written by very talented members of the osteopathic medical community, inspired us, provided us with new perspectives and ideas, and helped … Read More
The AOA is currently accepting applications for the Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) DO Day Scholarship, which provides opportunities for osteopathic residents and fellows to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill, set for March 22-23 (virtual) and March 26-27 (in-person), 2025.
The entire osteopathic profession is joining to celebrate the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine. Learn more about the year-long celebration and how to get involved!
As I approach the three beehives comprising my tiny backyard apiary, I pause several yards away to check in with my mental state. I’m about to perform brief, targeted inspections on each of the hives, encountering tens of thousands of bees in the process.
Osteoporosis is a prevalent concern, particularly among aging populations, leading to increased risk of fractures, including those related to hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. Screening for osteoporosis, especially with dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans, is crucial for early detection and management.
As the osteopathic medical profession celebrates its 150th anniversary, the latest Osteopathic Medical Profession (OMP) report finds the profession to be in a consistent state of growth. This year, for the first ever, the number of DOs in the U.S. surpassed 150,000 (the exact number is 157,456). Eleven percent of all U.S. physicians are DOs.
Remember the Three A’s of a successful practice? Be Able, Affable and Available. That bit of advice served many of us well although some, no doubt, did OK with Meat Loaf’s musical axiom, “Two out of three ain’t bad.” But if your practice days are winding down, there are a few things you should have … Read More
The year was 2002 and I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting on a torn chocolate-brown leather couch in the chief resident’s office at North Shore University Hospital after a long shift. There were four of us leaning on a low-lying coffee table with many scratches, stains and scars winding over it. … Read More
Orthopaedic surgery has become increasingly competitive over the years, with the COVID-19 pandemic creating additional challenges for applicants and programs. To promote an equitable match experience, the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) introduced a formal preference signaling (PS) system into the 2022–2023 application cycle. PS allows applicants to indicate their heightened interest in specific programs, which … Read More