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May 23 marks the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, a global call to action to both support and empower the women affected by this devastating condition. Obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and either the bladder or the rectum, leading to constant leakage of urine or stool. The World Health Organization … Read More
On May 6, the AOA responded to a Request For Information (RFI) from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the impact of health care consolidation. The letter states that while large, integrated health systems can enhance care efficiency and access to innovative technologies, … Read More
The second edition of the AOA’s “Guide to Coding & Documentation: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment” is available now for preorder. Preorders will be shipped the first week of May. This guide was developed by an expert panel of osteopathic physicians along with AOA staff with expertise in coding, documentation, practice management and payor relations.
This spring, many third-year osteopathic medical students looking to complete away rotations at a desired residency program are submitting their applications to line up audition rotations, aka Sub-Is, for this summer and fall. Fourth-year medical students on Sub-Is can also be called “acting interns” or “AI” for short.
Already concerned about physician well-being before the pandemic started, psychiatrist Mona Masood, DO, quickly saw the mental health toll the crisis would have on doctors, so she founded the Physician Support Line, a free, confidential peer-to-peer hotline for all physicians, in March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic brought burnout and mental health concerns to the forefront of … Read More
CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decisions made at its April 12-13, 2024, meeting. Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine – granted status of accreditation with exceptional outcome Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine – granted status of accreditation with exceptional outcome Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic … Read More
Choosing where to live is a complicated decision for most individuals, including physicians and medical trainees. The circumstances that inform our housing needs vary greatly from person to person and across the student-resident-attending physician continuum. When you’re looking for housing, decisions abound, including location, roommate or solo, rent or own, short- or long-term occupancy.
This is the third in a series of Student Parity Advocacy Updates shared with the osteopathic medical profession. The message is attributable to AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. Though the osteopathic medical profession continues to grow larger and stronger with each passing year, DOs and osteopathic medical … Read More
A 28-year-old male on intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) for 1 year due to eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis presented with 2 weeks of thigh wounds. Serum studies showed calcium 11.3 mg/dL, albumin 3.8 g/dL, parathyroid hormone (PTH) 340 pg/mL, phosphorous 5.7 mg/dL, and 25-hydroxy vitamin D 31.5 ng/mL. An examination showed a well-demarcated, indurated, violaceous right thigh ulcer (Figure 1). A biopsy showed ulcerated … Read More