The application period for 2026-27 B/C/C volunteer leadership roles is open now through April 30 | LEARN MORE
Osteopathic physicians are excelling as distinguished authors in many genres as they publish books that educate and entertain their readers. As a reviewer, I have enjoyed many medical memoirs and mysteries, as well as a spicy romance, all written by our physician colleagues. Below, I review two new additions to my collection of DO-written books; … Read More
The AOA, with the Group of Six, submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposing a proposed rule that would end the “duration of status” policy for nonimmigrant visa holders, including J-1 physicians in graduate medical education (GME) programs. The comments warned that replacing the current system with a fixed admission period … Read More
Medicine is often described as both an art and a science, but for Richard Edwards, DO, and Monica Sher, MD, it is also a partnership—one that extends from their personal lives into their professional practice. This husband-wife duo are the physicians behind Elite Medical Concierge in Winter Park, Florida, a practice that reimagines the physician-patient … Read More
On Oct. 1, 2025, Congress failed to pass legislation to continue government funding, triggering disruptions across federal programs and threatening access to critical healthcare services. For osteopathic physicians and their patients, the impact is immediate and significant, including: Telehealth restrictions: With COVID-era flexibilities expired, Medicare patients can no longer broadly access telehealth from home or … Read More
OMED On-Demand is now available. The program offers CME across 20 specialties and is accessible through Dec. 31. OMED On-Demand fits your schedule and location, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace through the end of the year.
Through an innovative online community and peer-driven podcasts, osteopathic voices continue to expand their reach across the osteopathic medical profession and beyond. Below, learn more about the launch of the American Osteopathic Information Association’s (AOiA) new networking platform, a student-led podcast supporting DO trainees and a moving podcast appearance by Veronica Nkie, DO, MPH, on … Read More
There are so many things I loved about my residency program. One of my favorite things, though, was its location. Located in the heart of New York City, the family medicine residency program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (NYP-Columbia) offered me the diverse patient population that I desired in a residency program. As a … Read More
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is disappointed that Congress could not come to an agreement to fund the government, and we are deeply concerned about the impact this will have on patients and physicians across the country, particularly the disruptions this will cause to patient care. On Oct. 1, 2025, telehealth flexibilities established during the … Read More
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.