The application period for 2026-27 B/C/C volunteer leadership roles is open now through April 30 | LEARN MORE
In December 2024, Leapfrog released its lists of the country’s top hospitals. Leapfrog recognized all teaching, general, rural and children’s hospitals that meet the high standards defined in the organization’s Top Hospital Methodology. The organization also evaluated what systems are in place at each hospital to prevent medication errors, infection rates and the quality of hospitals’ maternity … Read More
The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians and American Psychiatric Association: “The recent announcement to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) will limit our ability to collaborate and coordinate … Read More
The National Academy of Medicine is currently accepting applications for its NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program. The program is a collaboration between the NAM and the Council of Medical Specialty Societies. DOs who have completed all postgraduate training are eligible for the program. Applications are due by March 3, 2025.
DOs whose practice of medicine has been impacted by a recent natural disaster can apply for a disaster relief grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) via its Disaster Relief Program. The funding was made possible through donations to AOF by AOA members and state osteopathic association members. Currently, eligibility is limited to those affected … Read More
On Jan. 21, the AOIA will be hosting a live continuing medical education (CME) webinar at 8 p.m. CT called “Beating Back the Blahs,” which will focus on burnout among mid-career physicians and provide guidance on how to overcome these feelings. This is the third webinar in the “Regaining the Joy of Practicing Medicine” series, … Read More
In planning for a recent narrative medicine workshop, the residency program chose this graphic novel for teenagers—a book with pictures and easy to read—as it would be a good fit for busy physicians and trainees. We were rewarded with a remarkable and worthy book in Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s “Hey, Kiddo: How I lost My Mother, … Read More
The number of physicians working part-time or seeking to do so has risen in recent years, with an estimated 15% of physicians currently working part-time. The factors leading physicians to choose part-time work are broad, including physicians reducing hours as they approach retirement, physicians seeking more flexibility to accommodate their home lives and those seeking … Read More
I would like to commend many medical institutions for putting strong resources and efforts into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. As a son of immigrant parents, I can appreciate wanting to feel welcomed based on one’s ethnicity or race. Furthermore, these DEI programs facilitate the inclusion of many people of diverse ethnicities, races, genders, … Read More
Every election is important. Whether it’s a presidential election, state election or municipal election, each present an opportunity for constituents to make their voice heard. But every election isn’t necessarily historic. The 2024 election cycle was a unique one, as Americans saw not just one but multiple moments of history being made and new records … Read More