In the July issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an examination of the effectiveness of a social media site in networking between osteopathic medical students and surgical residents, a look at urinary incontinence in elite female powerlifters and possible correlations with … Read More
Washington, D.C.— Today, after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, 33 organizations representing millions of patients with serious health conditions and thousands of medical professionals are applauding the protection of access to lifesaving preventive care without patient cost sharing. The organizations are also emphasizing the importance of … 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.
Prior to medical school, students put great effort into exploring their passions for medicine. Much of this effort is realized through volunteering and employment in jobs that offer direct patient contact. Students are then faced with the next difficult task—how do these activities translate into “why” they want to pursue a career in medicine?
Applying for residency can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Staying organized and up-to-date on the latest information and timeline can help applicants feel more on top of the process and confident in the moves they’re making.
CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its June 10, 2025, meeting. The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational … Read More
Registration and housing for OMED25, taking place Sept. 25-28 in Nashville, are now open. OMED is the world’s largest gathering of osteopathic physicians, residents and medical students; physicians can earn up to 60 CME credits at the conference.
The wide availability of emergency medical services is one of the miracles that Americans take for granted as we speed down highways, cook dinner and power walk through our parks. The notion that within minutes of a person suddenly passing out at their home, a pair of highly trained paramedics (who carry an array of … Read More
Last week, the Nevada legislature adjourned without passing Senate Bill 78, which would have dissolved the state board of osteopathic medicine and transferred DO licensure to a new MD-majority board. Thanks to strong advocacy from the AOA, the Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association (NOMA), National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine … Read More