House of Delegates
Aug. 1, 2018AOA President William S. Mayo, DO: ‘Go forward with confidence and embrace change.’
Dr. Mayo, the AOA’s 2018-2019 president, plans to improve AOA board certification and member benefits this year.
Articles by Seka Palikuca
A tale of 182 cities
July 23, 2018Most & least stressed-out cities 2018: How harrowed is your hometown?
New analysis by personal finance website WalletHub looks at key metrics—including average weekly work hours, debt load and divorce and suicide rates—to rank more than 180 U.S. cities by stress level.
House of Delegates
July 20, 2018AOA CEO reflects on ‘envisioning the possible’
AOA CEO Adrienne White-Faines, MPA, FACHE, encouraged DOs to embrace their champions during her final address to the AOA House of Delegates.
Food for thought
July 10, 20185 myths about whole-food plant-based diets debunked
Do you think plant-based diets are unsatisfying and short on protein? You’re not alone–and you’re also incorrect, says lifestyle medicine doctor Colin Zhu, DO.
A leader in the making
June 27, 2018Advocacy in action: SOMA president talks about what med students want
After making headway in LGBTQ advocacy at her COM, new SOMA president Kate de Klerk, OMS IV, is ready to serve medical students at a higher level.
Seeking safety
June 20, 2018Violence against physicians is a reality. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
Assault and threats remain pervasive occupational safety hazards for health care professionals.
Bright outlook
May 9, 20182 DOs elected to Federation of State Medical Boards leadership positions
Scott Steingard, DO, to serve as chair-elect, and Anna Hayden, DO, to serve on board of directors.
Shaving for Syria
May 2, 2018New Mexico med student grows massive beard for charity
With a beard that’s over 600 days in the making, Kareem Shahin, OMS II, plans to shave his face this month to raise money for Syrian support charities.