April 18, 2024Thursday Best and worst statespatient care State of affairs The best and worst states for doctors in 2024 Montana leads WalletHub’s new list, while Hawaii comes in last. See where your state landed.
April 1, 2024Monday advocacystate medical boards Defending the profession Advocacy success: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice vetoes bill to eliminate osteopathic medical board “We are extremely pleased with the outcome regarding SB 714 and appreciate Governor Justice’s support and recognition of the value of maintaining a separate and distinct osteopathic medical board,” said AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO.
March 29, 2024Friday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: April 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
March 29, 2024Friday student debtstudent loans News in brief Free webinar for graduating medical students will share strategies on reducing student loan debt Presented by Student Loan Professor, the April 9 webinar will provide attendees with expert tips on saving money, relieving financial stress and managing their student loans.
March 25, 2024Monday Medscaperetirementsurveys Retirement report Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or early 60s, survey reveals Medscape report finds that physicians, on average, would like to save $3.9 million to feel comfortable retiring from medicine.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: March 1, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday Professional updates Updates in the DO profession Texas COM to launch new residency program, MAOPS offers opportunity to earn up to 48 CME credit hours SHSU-COM has partnered with a local hospital to offer the COM’s first family medicine residency, and MAOPS recently hosted the VOC, a large virtual conference.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday AOA Awardsawardsservice News in brief AOA now accepting nominations for Distinguished Service Award The AOA’s highest honor recognizes leaders who have made outstanding accomplishments in advancing osteopathic medicine, education, research or philanthropy.
Feb. 26, 2024Monday State of medicine Nearly half of physicians surveyed say they’re burned out in 2024 Medscape survey reveals this year’s high burnout rate is lower than last year, but still a significant increase from before the pandemic.
Feb. 5, 2024Monday advocacyDO Day Advocacy and leadership DO Day 2024 offers leadership opportunities and features a compelling keynote speaker Join the AOA for virtual sessions April 13-14 and/or in-person in Washington, D.C., April 17-18. Plus, don’t miss keynote speaker Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, PhD. Registration is now open.