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DO Day 2026 was a tremendous success, bringing together more than 470 osteopathic physicians and students from 44 states to advocate for the osteopathic profession and the patients you serve. Together, participants met with 321 congressional offices, including 233 in the U.S. House and 88 in the Senate, delivering a strong, unified message on the … Read More
Applications for volunteer positions on the AOA’s bureaus, committees and councils (BCC) for the 2026-27 appointment cycle are open through Thursday, April 30, 2026.
The TIPS program is a policy-based program exclusively for DO residents, generously funded by the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF), that provides residents with an understanding of current healthcare policy issues while also facilitating leadership opportunities. Participants will gain hands-on experience in policy by attending meetings led by experts, drafting policy briefs and papers, engaging in … Read More
As a physician, veteran and lifestyle medicine leader, Regan A. Stiegmann, DO, MPH, has built a career defined by service. In 2011, Dr. Stiegmann commissioned into the U.S. Air Force (USAF) as a Health Profession Scholarship Program (HPSP) awardee during her second year of medical school at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM).
At DO Day 2026, osteopathic medical students and residents demonstrated their research and advocacy skills through the Advocacy and Policy Research Poster Competition, hosted in partnership with Omega Beta Iota (OBI). The competition highlights emerging physician leaders tackling critical healthcare challenges and advancing policy-driven solutions. This year’s winning projects reflected key issues such as healthcare … Read More
Key takeaways: In 2026, Montana, Indiana and Louisiana have been found to be the best states for practicing medicine, while Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York are the most difficult, according to WalletHub’s recently released list of the best and worst states for doctors.
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