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Group of Six: American Osteopathic Association American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists American College of Physicians American Psychiatric Association Washington, D.C. – Our organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians, residents and medical students, accept the large body of evidence that makes clear that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, … Read More
The AOA and the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM), recently sent a letter to Congress supporting the recently introduced Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act (H.R. 7050). This legislation aims to establish 1,000 new Medicare-supported residency positions in addiction medicine, addiction psychiatry or pain medicine over five years, enhancing patient access to specialized care. … Read More
We commend Ley et al. on their research “Beyond burnout: a four-year survey of osteopathic medical student mental health and the implications for the development of wellness and mental health programs,” which examined the trends of burnout and mental health in a medical student population.
Join the AOA in-person and/or virtually for the profession’s largest public policy and advocacy event of the year, DO Day. Hosted in conjunction with National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week, DO Day offers unparalleled opportunities for osteopathic physicians and medical students to hone leadership skills and raise their voices to educate members of Congress on the issues … Read More
Provider-enacted stigma is a barrier for people with substance use disorder (SUD) who interface with the healthcare system, and it has been shown to lead to worse healthcare outcomes. This has given urgency to the need for stigma reduction interventions such as education- and contact-based approaches. The positive effect of interprofessional education (IPE) in reducing … Read More
During the initial stages of COVID quarantine and lockdowns, one silver-lining theme emerged: Less is more. Many of us learned how much we were doing that we did not need to do—things like commuting in traffic and overspending. So much came to a screeching halt within a matter of days.
After fall, winter is my other favorite season. Fuzzy socks, big blankets, hot chocolate … I think of winter and see some of my favorite things. I embrace the cold air because I have a warm home and dependable transportation readily available. I’m also from Florida, so my experience with the cold might be a … Read More
Pain of the coccyx, coccydynia, is a common condition with a substantial impact on the quality of life. Although most cases resolve with conservative care, 10 % become chronic and are more debilitating. Treatment for chronic coccydynia is limited; surgery is not definitive. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is the application of manually guided forces to areas … Read More
In mainstream media, physicians are often depicted wearing a white coat, stethoscope and name badge with the letters ‘MD.’ In contrast, television and news coverage of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) is notably absent or skewed. As a result, osteopathic medicine is not as well-recognized or well-known as allopathic medicine. One example was seen recently … Read More