A life in medicine In Memoriam: May 13, 2020 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. May 13, 2020Wednesday The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics In Memoriam The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. View a list of past In Memoriam columns here. Michael I. Abraham, DO, 79 (PCOM 1966), of Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, died April 28. Judson C. Filler, DO, 91 (KCU-COM 1964), of Pelham, Alabama, died April 20. Jerry F. Gurkoff, DO, 71 (PCOM 1975), of Corsicana, Texas, died March 18. Arnold Schwartz, DO, 91 (MWU/CCOM 1958), of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, died March 31. George E. Stefenelli, DO, RN, 71 (PCOM 1986), of Grandview, Missouri, died April 19. Robert M. Stevenson, DO, 95 (MWU/CCOM 1952), of Kent, Ohio, died April 18. More in Profession The best and worst states for doctors in 2026 For the third year in a row, Montana leads WalletHub’s annual list, while New York comes in last. See where your state landed. Physician, celebrate thyself: Ideas for recognizing yourself on National Doctors’ Day Self-care and self-celebration are not indulgences—they are essential for sustained excellence in a demanding and noble profession, writes Jeanne Sandella, DO. Previous articleThe JAOA's new editor-in-chief seeks section editors Next articleCOVID-19 updates: DO starts volunteer mental health support line for fellow physicians
The best and worst states for doctors in 2026 For the third year in a row, Montana leads WalletHub’s annual list, while New York comes in last. See where your state landed.
Physician, celebrate thyself: Ideas for recognizing yourself on National Doctors’ Day Self-care and self-celebration are not indulgences—they are essential for sustained excellence in a demanding and noble profession, writes Jeanne Sandella, DO.