Many physicians change jobs within three years of graduating training, so even new physicians in practice who are currently under contract can benefit from a greater understanding of contract negotiations and pitfalls. According to one medical executive, “Doctors only read their contracts twice: when they are signing, and when they are leaving; they never gain … Read More
Leaders come in many different forms. As learners and the rising future of the osteopathic profession, we are fortunate to be surrounded by leaders. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with one very special leader, our new AOA President! Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, is not only our newly elected … Read More
This year marks the seventh annual commemoration of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Each year during National Suicide Prevention Month, Sept. 17 is dedicated to honoring physicians who have died by suicide and promoting greater awareness of suicide risk in the medical profession. This day is also an opportunity for us to hold hope for a … Read More
Children and adolescents young adults (AYAs) undergoing treatment for oncologic diagnoses are frequently hospitalized and experience unwanted therapy-induced side effects that diminish quality of life. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a medical intervention that utilizes manual techniques to diagnose and treat body structures. Few studies have investigated the implementation of OMT in the pediatric oncology … Read More
Spasticity is characterized by increased muscle tone and stretch reflexes, often caused by an upper motor neuron (UMN) syndrome. Many patients live with their dysfunction of their upper or lower limbs for many years and are managed by a multidisciplinary team including physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, and/or physical therapists in an attempt to … Read More
Over the past decade, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have emphasized the need to enhance diversity within medical education. Despite concerted efforts, the representation of underrepresented populations in medicine (URiM), particularly Black men, remains alarmingly low.
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM) has named Sara Coffey, DO, the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In this new role, Dr. Coffey will lead the psychiatry education strategy at OSU-COM, and she will serve as a key liaison between the university … Read More
The osteopathic tenets may serve as a useful guideline for an interprofessional program. There is an alignment between the osteopathic tenets and the concept of interprofessional education (IPE). IPE occurs when students from two or more professions work with each other to collaborate or improve healthcare outcomes.
With mindfulness becoming a more popular topic of discussion in conversations about wellness and self-care across the U.S., it can be helpful to understand what it is and what it can look like in our daily lives. In many parts of the world, mindfulness is part of the culture and lifestyle, rather than something we … Read More