Leadership Applications now open for positions on AOA bureaus, committees and councils Apply by Thursday, April 30. April 1, 2026WednesdayApril 2026 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Applications for volunteer positions on the AOA’s bureaus, committees and councils (BCC) for the 2026-27 appointment cycle are open through Thursday, April 30, 2026. AOA President-elect Richard R. Thacker, DO, MACOI, will appoint volunteer leaders to serve on important governance bodies that help shape AOA programs and policies. Descriptions for each BCC are available on Osteopathic.org. Application forms are also available on Osteopathic.org. If you have questions, please email [email protected]. More in Profession Getting a secondary MD degree as a DO—is it possible, and what could be the harm? As DOs have been targeted by businesses offering to help them earn fast, affordable MD degrees, The DO talked with two attorneys who share insights about the legality of these programs, the risks of using them and why they don’t recommend them. DO Day CME now available on-demand Access DO Day content on-demand through June 20, 2026. Previous articleQ&A: How this combat veteran and lifestyle medicine physician is helping shape digital health Next articleTips for helping deliver babies on your OB-GYN rotation
Getting a secondary MD degree as a DO—is it possible, and what could be the harm? As DOs have been targeted by businesses offering to help them earn fast, affordable MD degrees, The DO talked with two attorneys who share insights about the legality of these programs, the risks of using them and why they don’t recommend them.