Workforce trends
Jan. 19, 2021Physician is No. 5 on the U.S. News & World Report Best Jobs 2021 list
Five medical specialties also made the list of 100 jobs.
Articles by Rose Raymond
Medical education
Dec. 2, 2020‘The Fauci Effect:’ Applications are up 18% at osteopathic medical schools
Experts say the pandemic is behind the increase, for a variety of reasons.
Professional development
Nov. 20, 2020ABMS-certified DOs now offered exam-free pathway to AOA board certification
DOs who hold ABMS certification can now easily obtain AOA board certification without taking a high-stakes initial certification exam or paying initial certification fees.
Making a list, checking it twice
Nov. 18, 2020Top 10 holiday gifts for doctors and med students in 2020
During a year like no other, we hunted for holiday gifts that will make DOs’ and medical students’ lives easier, inject a little magic into their daily routine or spark joy.
Dollars and cents
Nov. 11, 2020What the pandemic could mean for physician compensation
New reports shed light on the negative impact of the pandemic on physician pay. DOs discuss the compensation issues we’re seeing now and will likely see after COVID-19.
Update
Oct. 28, 2020Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, KHN and others cover osteopathic medicine after media missteps
Top-tier news outlets publish in-depth and accurate descriptions of who DOs are and what they do.
Proud voices
Oct. 7, 2020Osteopathic medical profession fights back after CNN, MSNBC mischaracterize DOs
DOs and the AOA are stepping up to set the record straight. Here’s what they’ve done—and how you can get involved.
Money matters
Sept. 23, 2020Nearly two-thirds of US doctors have lost income during the pandemic, report finds
While COVID-19 has affected the majority of American doctors financially, some specialties have been hit harder than others, according to a new Medscape report.