The application period for 2026-27 B/C/C volunteer leadership roles is open now through April 30 | LEARN MORE
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, AOA Trustee Jennifer Kendall, DO, participated in a Federal Trade Commission panel examining the impact of non-compete clauses in employment contracts, continuing AOA’s engagement with federal policymakers on this critical issue. “The bottom line is that these physician non-competes hurt patients. They disrupt continuity of care, decrease quality of care, … Read More
For most, osteopathic medicine and Broadway may seem worlds apart. But for Jeffrey S. Grove, DO, the two worlds have intersected in ways that have shaped both his medical career and his creative pursuits. A third-generation DO, physician leader and Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Dr. Grove traces his path to the theater back to a … Read More
In the February issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a commentary discussing how to preserve human-centered care in osteopathic medicine as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, the impact of a summer research internship program on osteopathic medical students’ motivation … Read More
When I began to contemplate my retirement from osteopathic academic medicine, I became a student of physician retirement. I approached the subject of physician retirement with fervor and academic rigor. In this article, I am going to share the lessons I learned through my own physician retirement experience.
The osteopathic profession believes that access to care is a fundamental cornerstone of patient well-being and public health. Joined by 56 Divisional Societies and Specialty Colleges, the AOA reaffirms its commitment to unimpeded access to healthcare for all individuals, whether it be in-person or through telehealth. Access to routine care and emergency care services should … Read More
Previous studies indicate an inverse relationship between physical activity (PA) and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Although they highlighted the health benefits of PA, the specific effects of PA in late life remain unclear, and intense PA may be challenging for older adults. Moreover, there is significant variation in how PA is assessed, including … Read More
Fascia is a ubiquitous and continuous connective tissue containing receptors involved in nociception, proprioception, and the autonomic nervous system. In conjunction with muscle, the myofascial system plays an important role in body mechanics and connectivity.
Osteopathic physicians take a whole-person approach to medical care that may be seen in their relationships with patients and may involve utilizing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as an alternative to opioid therapy in patients with chronic pain.
On Friday, Feb. 20, ACGME will commemorate a decade since the transition to a single accreditation system for U.S. graduate medical education (GME) began. The session will celebrate the new system’s achievements and envision new opportunities for the future of the medical profession.