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CHICAGO—The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a restrictive American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) policy that unfairly limits opportunities for both internal medicine physicians and residency and fellowship training programs. At issue is an ABIM rule that blocks qualified residents and fellows from taking its board certification exams—not because of their … Read More
As the prevalence of social determinants of health (SDH) continues to have an impact on the management of chronic conditions, it is imperative to expose health professional students to these encounters.
Following the implementation of the Single Accreditation System (SAS) in 2020, the integration of osteopathic and allopathic residency programs has reshaped access to surgical specialties. Despite these efforts, osteopathic medical graduates remain underrepresented in otolaryngology residencies, with historical concentration in a few Midwestern states and limited access to home residency programs.
In the December issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an investigation into the prevalence of negative fetal outcomes (such as low birth weight, birth defects, prolonged hospital stay, and infant mortality) in cesarean section deliveries, a look at geographical distribution and … 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.
To most, Match Day is a rewarding time. It marks the culmination of years of effort and immense hard work. Unfortunately, if you are a foreign student (i.e., non-green card holding, non-U.S. citizen), Match is not the end of the road for you. Following the Match, you will likely begin the process of applying for … Read More
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