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Nominations are now being accepted for the AOA’s 2026 cohort of advocacy awards, which recognize excellence in public policy advocacy and support for the osteopathic profession. This year’s winners will be honored at DO Day 2026, beginning with two days of virtual programming on March 21 and 22, followed by two days of in-person Congressional … Read More
Since the beginning of the pandemic, my day-to-day life has drastically changed.
The AOA and its state affiliates are leading efforts to protect patients, strengthen physician-led care and promote public health. Recent developments in South Carolina, Florida and New Jersey highlight the importance of this work. South Carolina: Defending physician-led care On Sept. 10, 2025, the South Carolina Senate considered legislation with major implications for healthcare delivery. … Read More
The American Osteopathic Association, representing nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students throughout the country, believes in a patient-centered approach to care that relies on shared decision-making rooted in trust built between patients and physicians. As a physician organization dedicated to promoting public health, we regard vaccination as one of the most powerful tools to … Read More
The AOA is committed to strengthening the pipeline of future physicians by supporting students, residents and early-career doctors. Two recent efforts reflect this work: Expanding graduate medical education (GME) The AOA joined more than 80 organizations in supporting the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (S. 2439/H.R. 4731). This bipartisan bill would add 14,000 … Read More
The AOA recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on two major 2026 proposed rules: the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). In addition, the AOA organized a specialty affiliate sign-on letter opposing harmful provisions in the MPFS rule. Below are the recent … Read More
Beginning medical school as an older student, after years in the United States Army and working as a cardiovascular technologist, has reshaped my life in ways I never expected. At age 40, I found myself back in the classroom, surrounded by classmates who were mostly in their 20s. It is a strange feeling—one day, I … Read More
The 21st-century evolution of computer science invites certain ethical questions such as “can properly trained artificial intelligence (AI) actually pass the Bar exam?” (yes, it can) or “could a military supercomputer named Joshua accidently start a global thermonuclear war?” (such as in the 1983 cult classic film “Wargames”). Fast forward to today, and AI and … Read More
I love going to the gym. I enjoy the pump, the pain, the happy chemicals being released and the feeling of accomplishment. These are all the immediate physical benefits of working out consistently, which come paired with long-term emotional health as the body becomes an outward reflection of consistent efforts. I think a lot of … Read More