Pitch Perfect
Oct. 29, 2014Media 101: How to position yourself as a medical expert
Do you see yourself as the next Dr. Sanjay Gupta? A seasoned expert shares words of wisdom on working with the media.
Seeking safety
June 20, 2018Violence against physicians is a reality. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
Assault and threats remain pervasive occupational safety hazards for health care professionals.
International Practice Rights
June 20, 2018DOs receive international recognition as fully licensed physicians
Recognition from the UN’s International Labor Organization should help osteopathic physicians gain practice rights throughout the world.
Osteopathic grants
June 19, 2018More than $1.3 million in funding awarded to osteopathic researchers
Four osteopathic medical students among those receiving investments in their original research.
Newsbriefs
Global health competition for DO students and residents: Win $500-$1,500
DO students and residents are invited to enter the AOA’s Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) competition. Apply by July 20.
June 6, 2018
Postdoctoral trainees: Receive a free trip to OMED 2018 in San Diego
Scholarships are available to send 10 DO postdoctoral trainees to OMED 2018. Apply by June 30.
May 30, 2018
Student loan best practices: DWOQ webinar puts you in the driver’s seat
Doctors Without Quarters gives new graduates and residents the tools they need for a successful loan repayment strategy in a May 29 webinar.
May 21, 2018
2 DOs elected to Federation of State Medical Boards leadership positions
Scott Steingard, DO, to serve as chair-elect, and Anna Hayden, DO, to serve on board of directors.
May 9, 2018
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Lawmaking
Advocacy win: Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act passes House
Grassroots AOA campaign led to over 3,000 emails to lawmakers in support of the bill.
In the news
Physician groups revisiting stances on physician-assisted death
As the practice becomes legal in more states, both the AOA and the AMA consider whether their positions need refining.
Musicals and Medicine
How 2 DOs turned their passion for Broadway into producing a Tony Award-winning musical
On Sunday, Drs. Jeffrey Grove and Michael Jackowitz became Tony Award-winning producers when “Once on This Island” was recognized for Best Revival of a Musical.
Taking action
Advocacy alert: Tell Congress to support direct primary care
The Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017 will allow patients to use HSA funds to pay for direct primary care.
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Downsizing
Micropractices: Small footprint, big changes for patient care, DOs say
A different way to practice
A micropractice is a type of solo practice that aims to run more efficiently by reducing overhead costs in order to increase time with patients. Physicians running micropractices limit the size of their patient population and employ time-saving technologies to increase efficiency; these actions serve the goal of fostering a strong patient-doctor relationship.