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The AOA and the Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society (MOMS) recently sent a letter supporting Minnesota state bill, S.F.3531, which enacts various policies aimed at supporting physician wellness and addressing burnout, to the benefit of the state’s physicians as well as the patients whom they serve. The letter states that, as of 2023, 26 state medical … Read More
In a world where the path to medical school is often depicted as a one-size-fits-all journey, my story is a testament to the fact that there is no cookie-cutter method for current or prospective doctors. I am now a third-year osteopathic medical student, but my path to get here has taken many detours.
In January 2023, the New York State Senate proposed a bill that would prevent noncompete clauses from being included in employee contracts. Although the bill, S3100A, was vetoed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in December, the idea of banning noncompete clauses is picking up steam; they are already banned in several other states, and the Federal Trade … Read More
This is the first 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. As the professional home for the nation’s 148,000+ DOs and 38,000+ osteopathic medical students, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) … Read More
CMS has created a new office/outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M) visit complexity add-on code to improve payment for the time, intensity and practice expense resources involved when physicians furnish E/M office visit services that enable them to build longitudinal relationships with patients. The AOA has developed a range of new resources to educate physicians … Read More
Since roughly 1900, the President of the United States has chosen a physician to be his personal doctor while he is in office. This physician is responsible for caring for and managing comprehensive medical care plans for the POTUS. The current Physician to the President is no exception; Kevin O’Connor, DO, has served President Joe … Read More
A 14-year-old female presented to the office in July 2023 with asymptomatic green nail discoloration, which was first noticed after removing acrylic nails worn for one month. Given the classic appearance and history of extended acrylic nail wearing, a diagnosis of green nail syndrome (GNS) was made. Treatment was initiated with topical gentamicin 0.3 % solution … Read More
The Match season is an exciting, and also stressful, time for those planning to make the leap into the next step of their osteopathic medical career: residency. Match Day 2024 will take place on March 15, when students and DOs who are participating in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) match will find out which … Read More
To the Editor, I commend the efforts of McGillicuddy and Haus on their publication entitled, “Rotator cuff injuries: improving identification with bedside ultrasound.” They highlight the role of musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound (US) and especially point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a valuable and accurate tool in the evaluation of rotator cuff pathology.