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Brittany Garza, DO, a recent graduate from the emergency medicine residency program at Central Michigan University (CMU Health), continues to make waves in the world of osteopathic medicine. A graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) and recipient of a Master of Public Health, Dr. Garza was named the Emergency Medicine Residents’ … Read More
The Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) is a bureau within the AOA housed within the Membership Department representing osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and new physicians in practice. Members of the BEL are comprised of several representatives from each group of constituents. This month, we are highlighting one of our BEL members and the Chair … Read More
For this edition’s osteopathic medical student spotlight, I wanted to feature someone whose leadership, humility and drive, whom I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand. Joshua Connor, OMS IV, and I both attend the University of the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), and I’ve been inspired by the way he … Read More
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, AOA President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, joined leaders from the Group of Six, a coalition of national physician organizations, in a series of high-level meetings with congressional offices on Capitol Hill. Together, they delivered a unified message about the urgent challenges facing physicians and the patients they serve. Top … Read More
Although a large proportion of US emergency physicians are osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine [DOs]), the frequency of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) use in emergency departments (EDs) is unknown.
The AOA joined the Regulatory Relief Coalition (RRC) and other physician organizations in urging CMS to halt implementation of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model in Medicare Fee-for-Service. In formal comments to CMS, the coalition warned that the WISeR Model—which would expand prior authorization (PA) requirements—conflicts with the Administration’s stated goal of reducing … Read More
Simulation-based medical education (SBME) is a method for enhancing learner skill prior to initiating care for real patients. Although the use of SBME continues to grow, there is limited data on simulations related to osteopathic medical training. Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) applies hands-on techniques to facilitate healing. We hypothesized that the use of SBME to … Read More
Physician groups decry halt to mRNA vaccine research funding The AOA, alongside four other physician organizations, issued a joint statement expressing alarm over the HHS decision to halt most federal investment in mRNA vaccine research. The letter stated that cutting this funding undermines scientific progress and weakens the nation’s ability to respond to future pandemics … Read More
This study examined the predictive validity of Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) total scores and cumulative undergraduate grade point averages (UGPAs) for performance on the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) Level 1 and Level 2-CE (Cognitive Evaluation) licensure examinations administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME). Additionally, … Read More