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JOM

Race, ethnicity and gender discrepancies between allopathic and osteopathic otolaryngology trainees from 2015 to 2023

Existing studies have analyzed gender and race representation among otolaryngology – head and neck surgery (OHNS) applicants and residents in the United States. Further analysis by graduate medical degree type does not currently exist.

JOM Staff

01.13.26

The DO

In Memoriam: AOA AVP Chaunessie Baggett, who served the organization for 26 years

Chaunessie Baggett was born on June 2, 1976, in San Antonio to Robert and Marva Baggett. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at the age of 49.

The DO Staff

01.12.26

AOA

Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – December 2025

CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its Dec. 4, 2025, meeting. The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational … Read More

AOA Staff

01.12.26

The DO

How poetry helps me process my medical training

In the long hours of study halls, as I listen to the hum of fluorescent-lit classrooms, I have come to realize that medicine is not solely a science. It is also deeply human, emotional and profoundly artistic.

The DO Staff

01.11.26

JOM

Research gaps in the correlation of anxiety and depression prevalence in former college athletes: a systematic review

There is not much current literature looking at anxiety and depression in athletes transitioning out of college sports into the real world. This study identified gaps in the current mental health literature for former college athletes and what interventions are currently being offered to help them.

JOM Staff

01.11.26

AOA, Statements

AOA statement on new HHS guidelines decreasing childhood vaccine recommendations

The American Osteopathic Association, representing more than 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students nationwide, supports immunizations as essential preventive care that shield individuals from avoidable illnesses and curb the spread of disease. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent overhaul of the U.S. childhood … Read More

AOA Staff

01.07.26

The DO

The DO Book Club, Jan. 2026: ‘Adversity and Courage: The Breast Center’

After a career as a diagnostic radiologist who specialized in breast imaging, Joseph Alexander, DO, has written a highly detailed novel that follows the lives of four breast cancer patients and the medical professionals who care for them. After years of work writing, researching and refining the volume, a compelling story in the form of … Read More

The DO Staff

01.03.26

JOM

January 2026 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine now available

In the January issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an investigation into chronic pain outcomes among patients treated by osteopathic physicians vs. allopathic physicians, an examination into how even a minimal amount of physical activity can be protective against Alzheimer’s disease … Read More

JOM Staff

01.01.26

The DO

A couples match journey: How a DO graduate and a Caribbean medical school graduate matched together

Couple Jonah Zeitlin, DO, and Samantha Gerstman, MD, each took unique, yet intersecting journeys. Their stories, as told on my D.O. or Do Not podcast, highlight the challenges, decisions and personal reflections that shape the path to becoming a physician. They both grew up in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut … Read More

The DO Staff

01.01.26