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Louisiana is the most-stressed state in the nation in 2024, according to a new report by personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 40 key indicators of stress.
For the 13th year in a row, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) hosted their annual Research Day in May, providing an opportunity for all members of the PCOM community to showcase their research, innovation, scholarship and creativity through posters and presentations. This year’s event took place at the Philadelphia campus on May 1, with … Read More
As I get out of my car at 7 a.m. at the start of my first clinical rotation, I take a moment to look at myself. I smooth out my scrubs, put my nametag on and swing my stethoscope around my neck. I look at the hospital in front of me, my new place of … Read More
Taking a look at the past can help us better appreciate where we came from and how we got to where we are today. In June 2024, DOs and osteopathic medical students are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the osteopathic medical profession. In light of this, we thought it would be a good time to … Read More
As osteopathic physicians and students, your voice is crucial in shaping healthcare policy, which is why we need you to join the Osteopathic Advocacy Network (OAN) today. Through the OAN, you will engage in impactful advocacy efforts and stay informed on key issues that impact you and your patients. Additionally, each month, OAN members will … Read More
To celebrate the osteopathic medical profession’s 150th anniversary in June 2024, The DO recently talked with Jason Haxton, director of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, who shared details about two intriguing historical items in the museum’s collection. Each was acquired within the past 15 years. The museum currently houses a collection spanning … Read More
The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is currently accepting applications for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program. This initiative offers loan repayment assistance to physicians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to treating substance use disorders. The STAR program is a vital resource for osteopathic physicians, providing significant financial relief … Read More
The field of osteopathic medicine is currently at a crossroads. As we struggle with the age-old question of “how are we distinct?” the burden falls on us DOs to prove it. As Brian Loveless, DO, recently reminded us in his DO Distinction column, A.T. Still, DO, MD, hoped for us to “let your light so shine … Read More
On May 23, the AOA submitted a statement to the House Committee on Ways and Means hearing on the collapse of private practice and the challenges facing independent medicine. The letter highlights many issues that we have heard directly from our members, including the negative impacts of healthcare consolidation, such as reduced access to care … Read More