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To the editor: We thank the authors for completing the work entitled, “Addressing Disparities in Medicine Through Medical Curriculum Change: A Student Perspective,” which published in the July 2022 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. Addressing cultural awareness and health equity in curriculum is long overdue, and we were excited by the authors’ process of developing … Read More
To the editor: We thank Gianneschi et al. for investigating diagnostic tests for chest pain, which is an important issue in emergency department (ED) care. Chest pain has a broad differential diagnosis and can be a symptom of an acutely life-threatening condition. Therefore, rapidly implemented and accurate diagnostic tests to rule out life-threatening causes 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.
In the past decade, the rise of state legislation that allows for advanced practice provider (APP) independence has grown steadily across the country. Most recently, Montana has enacted House Bill 313, which allows for physician assistant independent practice in primary care services.
With the busy holiday season in full swing, many of us are itching for an excuse to sit down and enjoy a quiet afternoon reading. With the new year on the horizon, even more of us are looking to dive deep into our psyches and work on bettering ourselves for 2025.
Health and medical technology exist in a period of change and opportunity, caught between the wake of the electronic medical records (EMR) era and the cusp of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. In these turbulent, fast-moving times, the exponential proliferation of digital health software products (DHSPs) has created a dynamic yet challenging landscape for the … Read More
CHICAGO—In recognition of nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students in the U.S., 20 states and cities across the nation are observing December 2024 as Osteopathic Medicine Month. This designation recognizes the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine, which applies a distinctive philosophy and approach to caring for patients in all areas of medicine, including … Read More
Despite initial bipartisan support, Congress failed to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) that included several of the AOA’s key legislative priorities. The proposed package would have extended the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program, preserved telehealth flexibilities, reauthorized the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR-LRP), mitigated cuts to Medicare … Read More
If you had told me during residency I’d be competing for a Miss USA state pageant as an attending physician, I’d tell you there’s no way. My pageant heels were buried in the back of my closet, my crown was on my highest shelf and my evening gown was stored behind my interview suits and … Read More