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What is osteopathic medicine? We could probably wallpaper the White House with the number of pages written on this topic. But as this profession moves forward in a new era of a single GME accreditation system, it is vitally important that we come together on a unified definition.
Simulation-based education can enhance medical students’ understanding of clinical concepts as they learn the key elements needed to treat patients with various medical conditions. The integration of simulation programs into medical school curricula increases students’ exposure to this type of learning.
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]. View a list of past In Memoriam columns here.
Christopher Loyke, DO, is an Ohio native who has become a leader in Appalachian medical education as dean of Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Medicine (LMU-DCOM) in Harrogate, Tennessee. His first exposure to this region was attending Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens. He returned to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, to … Read More
COVID-19 infection may involve the nervous system and has been associated with a number of neuropsychiatric complications, including impairment of cognition and dementia. Such complications are more likely to occur in (but are not limited to) patients with severe COVID-19 infections and those with concomitant risk factors. In this case report, the authors describe a … Read More
Keeping abreast of medical research and advances is an important part of a career in medicine, but it can be challenging to keep up with countless medical journals, new research studies and medical developments. We combed the latest research to find four studies that are relevant to many DOs and the work they do. See … Read More
The transition from medical school to residency and all the time it entails can be overwhelming for students and residency programs alike. With more and more applications and interviews taking place virtually, students feel pressured to submit more applications, and the exponential increase is straining students and program directors alike.
As an osteopathic medical student, I wanted to make a connection between two passions: medicine and political affairs. I had the privilege of interning on Capitol Hill in high school and college, and knew I wanted to continue being involved as I pursued a career in medicine. Through the strong relationship between the Student Osteopathic Medical … Read More
William G. Anderson, DO, has worn many hats in his lifetime. Born in 1927, Dr. Anderson has served as a surgical resident, the president of the AOA and a civil rights activist, just to name some of his achievements. In a recent interview with the Detroit Free Press, Anderson told the story of how he got involved … Read More