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A family affair

The Wagner way: How osteopathic medicine became a tradition in this family

After becoming the first physician in his family, Walter Peter Wagner, DO, had 10 children, and seven of them became DOs.
Excellence in education

The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2025

The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care each include 13 DO schools. Also, the lists of the medical schools producing the most graduates practicing in primary care, rural areas and underserved areas included many osteopathic medical schools.
Updates in the osteopathic profession

AOA recognized for workplace inclusivity, AOA Past President honored for leadership, scholarship and grant opportunities available

The AOA was recognized for its commitment to inclusivity, applications are now open for BEL OMED scholarships, AOA Past President Robert S. Juhasz, DO, was awarded for his exceptional leadership and the AOF is offering various grants and scholarships.
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.
Opportunities

NAM accepting nominations for health science fellowships until June 3

These fellowships are part-time, two-year opportunities for outstanding early-career candidates interested in working directly with the NAM and the National Academies.
A life in medicine

In Memoriam: May 2025

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.

Quotable

"Our medical careers have told the story. Our job now is to weave together what it all meant."

Focus The benefits of pursuing research

DOs and medical students explain how research has helped guide them, and what to look for.