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.
Articles by AOA Staff
Lawmaking
June 19, 2018Advocacy 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.
Taking action
June 13, 2018Advocacy 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.
Social Media for Docs
June 11, 2018Should physicians be friends with their patients on social media?
Physicians are still navigating the best ways to manage patient relationships on social media.
News in brief
June 6, 2018Global 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.
World health
June 5, 2018Building global awareness of US osteopathic medicine
During the World Health Assembly, DOs educated health care leaders on osteopathic medicine, noting that U.S.-trained DOs are fully licensed physicians.
In Memoriam
June 4, 2018High-profile DO forensic psychiatrist shot dead outside office
Steven Pitt, DO, was well-known for his work on the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation, Ben Roethlisberger’s civil lawsuit and other notable cases.
News in brief
May 30, 2018Postdoctoral 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.