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Fryette’s mechanics is taught as a simplistic model of coupled vertebral movement, fundamental in osteopathic practice. This study seeks to better understand the likelihood of Fryette’s model by calculating vertebral orientation in computed tomography (CT) scans. Given previous findings of low angular coupled movements during overall spinal motion, static calculations provide a unique perspective on the … Read More
Culinary medicine (CM) is a growing field of education that aims to bridge the gap between the clinical need for nutritional counseling and the lack of education on the topic. Healthcare professionals can aid in nutrition-related noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention by improving a patient’s dietary behavior. However, the presence of nutrition education in healthcare curricula … 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.
The American Osteopathic Association’s The DO is the nation’s most well-known news publication focused on osteopathic medicine. The DO covers topics relevant throughout each stage of medical training and career, from med student to retiree. The DO is predominantly written by DOs, for DOs.
With the 2024-2025 residency application cycle underway, many osteopathic applicants, medical faculty, student advisors and graduate medical education staff have questions about what signaling is and how it fits into the residency Match process.
In the October issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an investigation into the impact of prepregnancy BMI on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, an assessment of the use of telemedicine by physicians in 2021, a review of the effect of manual manipulation … Read More
After four years of undergraduate studies, followed by four years of medical school (and possibly a master’s degree in between) an email may hit your inbox telling you to complete your required student loan exit counseling. I remember reaching my fourth year of medical school and being excited to not have to submit another FAFSA … Read More
On average, roughly one-quarter of medical students rarely see their friends, according to a new report from Medscape on the lifestyles of medical students. Although sustaining friendships can be a challenge for anyone, medical students are having a hard time fitting these relationships into their packed schedules. Medscape found that first-year students were the most likely to … Read More
Voting plays a crucial role in shaping the future of health care, directly influencing policies that affect the osteopathic profession. Elections determine the lawmakers responsible for decisions on key issues, including funding for graduate medical education, addressing Medicare physician payment, scope of practice issues and broader public health initiatives. By participating in the electoral process … Read More