Sept. 12, 2017Tuesday DOCAREglobal healthmedical missions Global health DOCARE in Peru: Anatomy of an Amazonian medical mission DOs treat patients in Iquitos, the world’s largest city that can only be accessed by boat or air.
Aug. 28, 2017Monday News in brief LECOM tops list of medical schools receiving the most applicants in 2016 Last year, the school received more applications than any other medical school in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Aug. 15, 2017Tuesday burnoutHouse of Delegates 2017mental illness Helping physicians Addressing doctor burnout & depression: Resources for trainers, families coming soon New physician wellness strategy lays out plans for several initiatives to promote physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
Aug. 9, 2017Wednesday health care policyleadership Policy focus Be heard: TIPS Program turns DOs into policy advocates For Eric Ascher, DO, the program was a jumping-off point to explore an interest in the under-regulation of personal care products.
Aug. 2, 2017Wednesday House of Delegates 2017 End-of-life care Physician-assisted death to get a closer look A task force will consider whether current AOA policy, which opposes physician-assisted death, should be updated.
July 22, 2017Saturday House of Delegates 2017 Taking the reins ‘Expert leader’ and longtime teacher from Texas becomes AOA President With a strong connection to osteopathic medical students, Mark A. Baker, DO, is eager to engage the next generation of DOs.
July 21, 2017Friday House of Delegates 2017 House of Delegates Now is ‘a time of incredible opportunity’ for DOs, says AOA CEO Adrienne White-Faines, MPA, FACHE The osteopathic medical profession is gaining influence along with numbers, AOA CEO Adrienne White-Faines, MPA, FACHE, told the AOA House of Delegates Friday.
July 18, 2017Tuesday graduate medical educationresidencysingle GME accreditation ACGME spotlight Single GME: How to expedite the ACGME application process Here’s how Miami-area Director of Medical Education Manuel Gonzalez-Brito, DO, saved hours of time on his hospital’s applications.
June 21, 2017Wednesday residencyresidency trainingwork-life balance Words of wisdom Advice for incoming residents: 8 tips on professionalism, work-life balance, and more Your intern year is just days away. This advice from DOs who’ve been there can help you thrive.
May 17, 2017Wednesday military medicineresidency training In the Navy The Navy paid for this doctor’s medical education. Here’s how he fared Jesse Shaw, DO, explains the ins and outs of completing a military commitment after med school, and how he navigated residency placement.