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Our profession’s year-long celebration of osteopathic medicine has received significant recognition at the federal, state and local levels. In December, President Joe Biden issued a congratulatory letter at the request of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), recognizing the osteopathic profession’s tremendous contributions to health care.
This national needs assessment study explores the knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices (KABP) gaps related to vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause among primary care and OB/GYN clinicians. VMS significantly impacts healthcare costs, workplace productivity, and patient psychosocial health, but a notable disconnect exists between healthcare providers and patients, with provider reticence and knowledge gaps … Read More
In 2022, the First-Generation Student Organization at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM) was founded to foster community among medical students whose parents have not completed a four-year undergraduate degree. While many undergraduate institutions have clubs and resources for the first-generation (FG) community, it is rare to see medical students identify with or … Read More
Nominations are now being accepted for the AOA’s 2025 cohort of advocacy awards. These awards recognize excellence in public policy advocacy and support for the osteopathic profession. This year’s winners will be honored at DO Day 2025, which will kick off on March 22 with two days of virtual programming, followed by two days of … Read More
After reading this article’s title, you may assume I’m writing this to show off. And yes, perhaps there is a small part of me that wants to tell my colleagues, “I am a sub 3:30 marathoner!” But mostly, I am writing this because I want to show others that you can do hard things, even … Read More
Few osteopathic physicians (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine [DOs]) utilize osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in their clinical practice, although all DOs are trained to do so. The reasons why many do not utilize OMT are not entirely clear. Anecdotally, these authors have observed that if a physician utilizes OMT, it is because they witnessed the efficacy … Read More
The AOA has responded to the FSMB Advisory Commission’s draft guidance on Additional Licensing Models (ALM) for internationally trained physicians. While the AOA prioritizes attracting U.S. medical graduates to underserved areas, it supports FSMB’s efforts to ensure ALMs uphold rigorous, standardized requirements for patient safety. Key recommendations include empowering state medical boards with the authority … Read More
Over the past several decades, orthopedic surgery has seen a substantial increase in the number of surgeons completing fellowship training. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) continue to advance their orthopedic education through subspecialty fellowship training. DOs have represented between approximately 6 % and 15 % of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) fellows. Although … Read More
The AOA joined the Smarter Health Care Coalition and other stakeholders in urging the Senate to pass the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (S. 3224). This bipartisan bill allows health plans and employers to provide preventive care for chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, before patients meet their deductibles. Already approved by the … Read More