June 9, 2016Thursday yoga Outside-the-box learning Strike a pose: TUCOM students learn anatomy through yoga New elective course not only teaches anatomy interactively, but also introduces students to yoga as a form of stress relief.
June 7, 2016Tuesday osteopathic recognitionresidency trainingsingle GME accreditation Single GME spotlight ‘Maintaining the integrity of osteopathic medicine in the modern era’ Kelly Raj, DO, of the Cleveland Clinic, explains how osteopathic recognition encourages DO and MD residents to embrace the osteopathic philosophy.
May 20, 2016Friday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiesophthalmology Eye on GME The osteopathic path to becoming an ophthalmologist: DOs share tips Interested in matching into an osteopathic or osteopathically focused ophthalmology residency? Here’s what you need to do.
May 19, 2016Thursday osteopathic recognitionsingle GME accreditation Single GME report Why apply for osteopathic recognition? To recruit ideal candidates, DO says Eric Mast, DO, says his family medicine residency program wants to maintain its focus on osteopathic principles and practice.
May 12, 2016Thursday graduate medical educationosteopathic medical educationsingle GME accreditation Let’s work together Single GME update: Successes, challenges and a solution Get the latest information on the transition to a single accreditation system, including updated stats and details about a new assistance program.
April 29, 2016Friday burnoutmedical schoolosteopathic medical educationvideowork-life balance Student health Osteopathic medical students share burnout prevention strategies When discussing ways to prevent burnout, medical students emphasized the importance of maintaining a life outside of medicine.
April 27, 2016Wednesday pain managementprescribing opioidsvideo Let’s get clinical Nerve blocks, nitrous oxide can be more effective than opioids in treating pain, DO says Alexis LaPietra, DO, led her New Jersey ER in changing protocols to reduce opioid use. Here’s a closer look at the new protocols.
April 19, 2016Tuesday depressionmental health Vital care Treating depression: Tips for primary care physicians Primary care physicians on the front lines of treating depression can adopt strategies to provide comprehensive treatment to patients.
April 15, 2016Friday Advocacy in action ‘The white coats are coming’: DO Day 2016 in pictures Nearly 1,100 osteopathic medical students and DOs stormed the nation’s capital this week to advocate for the profession.
April 14, 2016Thursday DO Day on Capitol Hillpain management On the Hill DOs, medical students educate nation’s lawmakers on pain management Nearly 1,100 DOs and students advocate for non-pharmacological alternatives to pain medication, including OMT.