Why physician empathy in health care delivery is so important John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, and Yen Tran, OMS III, explore the key roles physician empathy and communication play in improving patient satisfaction and outcomes, especially in chronic pain management. John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA
DOs to Know Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC Q&A: OMM specialist discusses academia, prison medicine and AI in health care Ravi David Yarid, DO, shares details about his experience working in correctional medicine, his current role in academic medicine and his efforts to shape responsible AI use in osteopathic medicine.
The DO Distinction Brian Loveless, DO Hands-on care: Why the osteopathic medical profession should encourage MDs to learn to provide OMT More MDs are seeking osteopathic-focused training. Brian Loveless, DO, gives an overview of the available courses and explains why this development is good for patients and DOs.
The DO Book Club Joan Naidorf, DO The DO Book Club, April 2025: ‘Medical School for Kids’ Joan Naidorf, DO, dives into this educational series where kids will learn about the body's organs, possible careers, future visits to the doctor's office and different specialties.
OMS Life William Rinaldi, DO Making the move from the second to third year of medical school Laura Frackiewicz, OMS IV, shares how she approached studying for COMLEX and scheduling and prepping for rotations.
What's Trending Trevor Hogue, OMS IV Breaking down social media use in children: Is it time for a warning label? Trevor Hogue, OMS IV, discusses the risks of social media use in children and shares how warning labels and legislation can help protect them.
Stamp of approval A 1.5-inch piece of osteopathic history: Revisiting the 1972 USPS osteopathic medicine stamp In 1972, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring osteopathic medicine in celebration of the AOA’s 75th anniversary, recognizing the profession’s growing contributions to American health care.
Finding balance How burnout taught me to listen to my body Veronica Nkie, DO, MPH, reflects on exhaustion, self-awareness and the simple, sustainable habits that have helped support her well-being.
CME New webinars cover preventing burnout and responding to payor audits An April 15 AOIA webinar will share strategies for cultivating resilience, and an on-demand webinar will discuss best practices for dealing with payor audits.
#DOProud Profession celebrates osteopathic medicine during NOM Week National Osteopathic Medicine Week is a celebration of the 197,000 members of the osteopathic medical profession who have dedicated their careers to caring for their patients.
News in brief National Defense Authorization Act recognizes AOA’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 notes that the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the AOA meets the Defense Health Agency's criteria for physician certifying organizations.
Residency Upcoming webinars cover applying to residency in different specialties AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders webinars will share tips on how to put your best foot forward on residency applications.
Standing out Weighing your options: Should you pursue a research year? Are you wondering how to stand out amongst your peers when applying for a competitive residency? Consider taking a research year.
Working toward the Match How important is research to match into your specialty? The NRMP data shows that students who have published articles in peer-reviewed journals have a higher chance of matching into a surgical residency program.
Creating your own path How this DO matched into an academic research-integrated general surgery residency program Brittany Cuff, DO, shares information about research-integrated general surgery programs and her path to a seven-year residency program at Penn State.
Medical research How to conduct research as a medical student This article will address how to conduct research as a medical student, including details on different types of research, how to go about constructing an idea and other practical advice.