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Many individuals in the United States are plagued by addiction, and the rate at which it is affecting people in the United States only seems to be increasing. Research shows that addiction is a preventable disorder rather than a flaw in one’s moral fiber. It is driven by the imbalance of dopamine and the brain’s … Read More
Registration for OMED 2022 is now open. This year’s conference will take place Oct. 27-30 and will be a hybrid event with the option to participate in-person in Boston or online.
The New Osteopathic Medical Student Welcome Video welcoming the class of 2026 has recently been released. A collaborative effort between the AOA, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), this video highlights helpful hints and tips for success in a the first year of … Read More
The osteopathic medial profession recently celebrated the notable and inspiring contributions of exceptional DOs, researchers and affiliate leaders during the AOA’s 2022 House of Delegates meeting. Following is a list of this year’s award winners and a short description of their work.
The following request for public comments was published on the COCA Website on July 5, 2022. On June 10, 2022, the AOA’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) held an executive session. During this executive session, the COCA reviewed and approved proposed amendments to the documents Accreditation of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: COM Continuing Accreditation Standards and Accreditation of … Read More
This month, the “DOs to Know” column will focus on an extraordinary DO, who is leading the charge for the osteopathic community in Florida. We had the pleasure to speak with the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) President, Lee Ann Brown, DO. Dr. Brown is a West Virginia College of Osteopathic Medical School graduate who … Read More
A little something for everyone this time around. Our membership in the osteopathic profession started when we found a seat for that orientation session as an OMS 1, so a book about the medical school experience seems appropriate as academic years conclude and graduations produce another round of new physicians.
After going through an academically rigorous and financially draining four years of medical school, no applicant wants to be left without any residency matches. One of the key factors to consider as you prepare residency applications is the number of programs you should apply to in order to maximize your chances of getting matched. Ranking in multiple … Read More
Ernest R. Gelb, DO, of Lewes, Delaware, is an AOA board-certified osteopathic family physician. He became a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians in 2001, joined the AOA’s Board of Trustees in 2011 and will now serve as the president of the AOA for the 2022-2023 term.