Gratitude
Nov. 24, 2020Why we’re thankful for DO and DO student contributors this year
In this season of gratitude, we’re shining the spotlight on our wonderful DO and DO student contributors, who have written over 20 stories for The DO in 2020.
Making a list, checking it twice
Nov. 18, 2020Top 10 holiday gifts for doctors and med students in 2020
During a year like no other, we hunted for holiday gifts that will make DOs’ and medical students’ lives easier, inject a little magic into their daily routine or spark joy.
Dialogue
Nov. 23, 2020Op-ed & AOA response: AOA leadership must become more inclusive
It is time for the AOA to show a commitment to gender, LGBTQ and racial equity.
Professional development
Nov. 20, 2020ABMS-certified DOs now offered exam-free pathway to AOA board certification
DOs who hold ABMS certification can now easily obtain AOA board certification without taking a high-stakes initial certification exam or paying initial certification fees.
Newsbriefs
Abstracts and essays on nutrition, HPV vaccination, pediatric care disparities win 2020 BIOM prizes
Five students won prizes ranging from $500 to $1,500.
Nov. 25, 2020
Virtual DO Day 2021 scheduled for March 7-8, 2021
Event will include Congressional meetings and a full-day advocacy and health policy conference.
Nov. 18, 2020
AOA 2019-2020 Annual Report now available
The report provides an overview of the organization’s efforts to advance the osteopathic medical profession throughout the past year.
Nov. 18, 2020
DO funds scholarship for DO/PhD students at UNTHSC
Scholarship provides $72,000 over a two-year period to a student who enters the DO/PhD program.
Nov. 11, 2020
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Guidance
DOs answer patients’ FAQ on celebrating the holidays safely during COVID-19
As COVID cases skyrocket, a family physician and a DO in public health share their advice for guiding patients to mitigate risks during the holidays.
Vaccines & immunology
The DO Book Club, November 2020: On Immunity: An Inoculation
In 2014, Eula Biss wrote about how cultural perceptions of immunity inform the general public’s outlook on personal responsibility. In 2020, her words resonate strongly.
Media update
Osteopathic medicine in the news: Nov. 11, 2020
ABC News, Women’s Health and Medical Economics recently featured DOs in their news coverage.
Dollars and cents
What the pandemic could mean for physician compensation
New reports shed light on the negative impact of the pandemic on physician pay. DOs discuss the compensation issues we’re seeing now and will likely see after COVID-19.
Spotlight
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Great debate
Does it matter if doctors wear white coats?
Dressing to impress
From germs to patient perception: Here’s what to consider when you’re considering the traditional physician garb. DOs who proudly wear their white coats and those whose coats live in their closets both weigh in. “I’m not opposed to physicians taking off their white coats in the office as they see appropriate, but it still sends a loud message about who we are and what we stand for in medicine,” says Anita Showalter, DO, associate dean at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.