Oct. 31, 2018Wednesday member value It’s a deal How to save on sporting events, skiing, shows and more AOA members can get steep discounts on entertainment via the organization’s new partnership with MemberDeals, a members-only discount site.
Oct. 22, 2018Monday gendermedical specialties Gender parity Men outnumber women in many specialties in the US and U.K. Gender disparities by specialty are greater in the U.S. medical system, where men comprise over 90 percent of the doctors in some specialties.
Oct. 22, 2018Monday epilepsy treatmentketogenic diet Food matters The keto diet: 5 fast facts This popular diet has been used to treat epilepsy and may improve insulin sensitivity, but it has its downsides, too.
Oct. 9, 2018Tuesday Doctors Without QuartersPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Money matters Are you overly reliant on federal loan forgiveness? A finance pro offers insights into the intricacies of federal student loan forgiveness.
Sept. 11, 2018Tuesday Healing knows no borders From Ethiopia to the US to Haiti: A journey to support underserved patients Born in Ethiopia before emigrating to the U.S., Najaha Musse, OMS II, was given a crash course in Haiti this summer on how socioeconomic factors impact health.
Sept. 10, 2018Monday Maintaining wellness 5 ways to maintain mental wellness and avoid burnout To mitigate the challenges of medical school and practicing medicine, Jessica Barber, MD, advises prioritizing self-care and stress reduction techniques.
Aug. 1, 2018Wednesday aoa leadershipHouse of Delegates 2018 House of Delegates AOA 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.
July 23, 2018Monday stressed-out cities A tale of 182 cities Most & 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.
July 20, 2018Friday House of Delegates 2018 House of Delegates AOA 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.
July 10, 2018Tuesday nutritionwhole-food plant-based diet Food for thought 5 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.