July 24, 2019Wednesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: July 24, 2019 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
July 24, 2019Wednesday family medicineosteopathic recognitionsingle GME accreditation Residency changes Single GME accreditation and the future of osteopathic medicine Two family medicine residency program directors take a hard look at what it will take to expand osteopathic recognition.
July 24, 2019Wednesday Training interrupted Pennsylvania hospital bankruptcy displaces about 570 residents The bankruptcy has resulted in the largest displacement of U.S. medical residents in a single event in history.
July 23, 2019Tuesday News in brief How you can help shape the future of graduate medical education ACGME is looking for residents and nonresident physicians to serve on its review committees.
July 17, 2019Wednesday Research news Primary care doctors can help in early detection of melanoma, study finds Making primary care the frontline defense against melanoma via dermatoscopy can mean earlier detection with fewer biopsies, according to a study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
July 17, 2019Wednesday mid-career physicianspersonal finance Planning for your future 4 financial considerations for mid-career physicians Physicians in their 40s and beyond often have a lot going on financially, including planning for retirement and paying down debt. Experts offer tips on making this time of your life as prosperous as possible.
July 17, 2019Wednesday Medical education Shorter resident work hours did not impact quality of care, study finds Since 2003, the profession has debated how the 80-hour limit for residents has affected patient care. A new BMJ study provides insights.
July 17, 2019Wednesday Bouncing Back Failed COMLEX or USMLE? What it means for matching into residency Failing a COMLEX or USMLE exam can be a wrenching moment in a medical student’s career, but becoming a physician is still an attainable goal.
July 10, 2019Wednesday vaccine safety Public opinion Survey finds nearly half of American adults doubt the safety of vaccines Physicians say even small margins of doubt over vaccine safety and efficacy can cause significant damage to public health if they result in more unvaccinated people.
July 10, 2019Wednesday DO & student voicesopioid addiction treatmentpain managementprescribing opioids Commentary When pain management goes right My refusal to prescribe opioids to a drug-seeking patient led to a transformative journey—and a hug.