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Prescribing medications is one of the physicians’ most important professional activities throughout their careers. Lack of confidence and competency to prescribe may lead to preventable medical errors. The prevalence of prescription errors among new graduate physicians has been widely studied. Studies have linked this to inadequate foundational pharmacology education and work environment, among other factors. … Read More
For the first time in its history, the AOA has a female president as well as a female CEO serving concurrently. In honor of National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3, I had the privilege of speaking with AOA president Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. … Read More
There is an increasing number of medical school graduates opting for surgical specialties, and the osteopathic applicant match rate for urology is lower than that of allopathic applicants. Factors influencing this may include a lack of interest, perceived challenges in matching into urology, insufficient urology mentorship, limited research opportunities, and inadequate osteopathic representation in urology.
Sexual abuse scandals in recent years have eroded some of the trust that is foundational for the physician–patient relationship. A closer analysis of some of these stories of abuse from the standpoint of medical professionalism, primarily utilizing the example of Larry Nassar, DO, yields potential ways in which instances of abuse may be reduced or … Read More
The AOA and the Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) recently partnered on a grassroots campaign strongly opposing Virginia Senate Bill 904. This bill seeks to eliminate the medical malpractice cap for cases involving patients under 10 years old, a move that would have significant negative consequences for Virginia’s health care system. The current law prevents … Read More
The 119th Congress convened on Jan. 3, 2025, welcoming more than 70 new members of Congress alongside many pro-physician champions of osteopathic medicine. With health care challenges continuing to evolve, now is a critical time for the osteopathic community to engage with lawmakers. Sending a welcome letter through the Osteopathic Advocacy Network (OAN) Action Center … Read More
In the February issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an analysis of alcohol consumption and binge drinking among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, an examination of self-reported confidence in independent prescribing by osteopathic medical school graduates, a look at how … 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.
Imposter syndrome has always been something that I struggle with, and when I attended the 2024 Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) conference in Sydney, Australia, in October as a DO student, I questioned my ability to make a meaningful contribution to the conference. Despite my advocacy journey with the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) and the … Read More