News in brief
June 6, 2018Medicine: The Musical theater and performance dates announced
The physician who composed the musical confirms a 14-show run in November.
Articles by Rose Raymond
Hometown hero
May 15, 2018West, Texas, fertilizer explosion: DO first responder reflects on recovery, 5 years later
George N. Smith, DO, coordinated the emergency response to the explosion in 2013, and has been there every step of the way during West’s five-year recovery.
State by state
May 9, 2018Best and worst states for doctor work, life happiness, according to Medscape
For maximum satisfaction at work and at home, Medscape suggests physicians consider relocating to North Dakota, Hawaii or Nebraska.
Moving forward
March 21, 2018You’ve matched—congrats! Here’s how to prepare for your residency or internship
Learn the best steps to take to ready yourself for the next phase of your career.
Best in class
March 20, 2018UNECOM leads DO schools on U.S. News’ best med schools list
U.S. News & World Report ranked eight osteopathic medical schools on its annual list of the best medical schools for primary care.
Raising awareness
Nov. 15, 2017New app promotes antibiotic stewardship via a game format
The app was developed by the AOA, A.T. Still University and the CDC, and its case reports can be completed for CME credit.
Location, location, location
Oct. 25, 2017Best states for doctors in 2017: Physicians Practice weighs in
The Magnolia State—Mississippi—was identified as being the most physician-friendly for this year. Learn which other states graced the top of the list.
International update
Oct. 11, 2017Social medicine in Haiti: DO students join immersive program
This summer, six DO students spent three weeks in Haiti’s Central Plateau. Here’s what they learned, along with more info on the AOA’s recent international activities.