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Through an engaging podcast, an innovative training program and recognition of stellar advocacy, osteopathic voices continue to shape the profession and support future physicians. Below, learn more about a moving podcast appearance by Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, focusing on career and persistence; the launch of the LEAD+ Program at the Orlando College of Osteopathic … Read More
“Gratitude is my fragrance” is what I once wrote on my bathroom mirror with red lipstick after moments of despair. It was not to shy away from or dismiss the troubling emotions I was feeling at that time, but rather to help myself see the full spectrum of human emotion. While I felt burdened, there … Read More
Guided by a lifelong passion for service and healing, Frazier Keitt, DO, has built a dynamic career where osteopathic medicine and athletics meet. As team physician for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) Atlanta Dream and for Morehouse College athletics, Dr. Keitt approaches each challenge with purpose and precision. Her work blends holistic care with … Read More
CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), which represents more than 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, is deeply concerned by the recent changes to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine and autism information. While discussions around autism are important, it is equally important to reinforce what decades of research have consistently shown: … Read More
The holiday gift-giving season is right around the corner, and it’s time once again to start thinking of what to get that special DO or osteopathic medical student on your list (or even yourself!). Here are some special ways to show the people you care about that you are there for them at any stage … Read More
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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