News in brief AOA now accepting nominations for its 2025 DEI Unification Award This award aims to recognize individual and organizational contributions to DEI initiatives in the osteopathic community. Nominations are due by May 19. April 29, 2025TuesdayMay 2025 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics AOA AwardsDEIdiversity in medicine The AOA is now accepting nominations for this year’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Unification Award. This annual award will be presented to one individual and one organization that has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to promoting and advancing DEI initiatives in the osteopathic community. Nominations may be submitted on the candidate’s behalf with their permission and must include the following: Curriculum vitae or résumé Letter of recommendation Description of how the candidate or organization has advanced DEI initiatives in the osteopathic community, which could include but is not limited to: Raising awareness about the challenges and opportunities related to DEI in the osteopathic profession Working to increase opportunities for demographic groups historically underrepresented in osteopathic medicine Developing DEI programs, resources and tools for an organization or the profession Advocating for underrepresented minorities in osteopathic medicine Additionally, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: Be a contributing member to the osteopathic community with significant and demonstrable contributions to the DEI field Be an AOA member in good standing When applicable, AOA-board certification is preferred Nominations are due by Monday, May 19, 2025. Winners will be notified in August and recognized in September during OMED 2025 in Nashville. Contact Priya Garg, MBA, the AOA’s chief engagement and diversity officer, at [email protected] with any questions. More in Profession Leading physician groups oppose infringements on medical care, patient-physician relationship Groups believe the trusted relationship between a physician and their patient should never be jeopardized by the actions of policymakers. 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. Previous articleShaping the future of osteopathic medicine through education: The TEaCH OME Task Force leads the way in digital health and AI integration Next articleDenouement: How life evolves after you retire from medicine
Leading physician groups oppose infringements on medical care, patient-physician relationship Groups believe the trusted relationship between a physician and their patient should never be jeopardized by the actions of policymakers.
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.