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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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
CHICAGO—The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is deeply concerned with the recent actions announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would undermine physicians’ independent, expert judgement and penalize them for recommending or providing medically appropriate care. Osteopathic physicians are trained to treat the whole person and to work collaboratively with patients, … Read More