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The first time I came across Logan Noone, DO, in 2015, he wasn’t yet an attending psychiatrist. He was a premed student with a bold idea: to post a YouTube video sharing his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, despite being advised against it. I remember being struck by the courage it took to go against the … Read More
Driven by continuous expansion and a growing demand for whole-person care, the osteopathic medical profession is thriving. The latest Osteopathic Medical Profession (OMP) Report highlights consistent growth since 1874, with the number of DOs in the U.S. now exceeding 167,000, a remarkable 1,721% increase since the AOA began keeping records in 1935.
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]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
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 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
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
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
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.
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