Feb. 11, 2026Wednesday DO & student voicesOlympicssports medicine Pathway to Italy Meet the DO who’s serving as the Team USA CMO for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games Jonathan Finnoff, DO, shares details about his past experience at the Games, what the role is like and how he found his way to this position.
Jan. 13, 2026Tuesday End-of-life care Your middle initial: The weight of a single letter A physician recounts her hospice patient’s final days and the unexpected gravity of completing his death certificate, when one small choice becomes an act of remembrance. Art of Medicine By Wendi J. Lovenvirth, DO
Dec. 19, 2025Friday News in brief AOA statement on proposed HHS intervention in patient-physician relationship & access to gender-affirming care “Decisions about care—particularly for children and adolescents—are best made through careful, collaborative discussions among patients, families and qualified healthcare professionals,” the statement reads.
Dec. 19, 2025Friday booksbreast cancerThe DO book club Support system The DO Book Club, Jan. 2026: ‘Adversity and Courage: The Breast Center’ This compelling novel follows the lives of four breast cancer patients and the medical professionals who care for them. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Oct. 31, 2025Friday educationstudent loans News in brief Leading physician groups: Department of Education’s PSLF rule will hurt patients and physicians Rule jeopardizes both patients’ access to care and physicians’ financial stability and autonomy, statement notes.
Oct. 28, 2025Tuesday OMEDsports medicineyouth Play ball Sports medicine: Keeping child athletes safe Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, shares actionable steps sports medicine physicians can take to reduce injury and promote healthy habits in youth athletes.
Oct. 20, 2025Monday The cost of convenience Peace of mind or prescription risk? A DO weighs in on at-home antibiotic kits “Peace of mind in a box” may sound appealing, but infectious disease expert Vitaliy Krol, DO, explains why at-home antibiotic kits pose serious risks. What's Trending By Gary Krol
Oct. 14, 2025Tuesday DO & student voicespatient care Patient care When working with angry patients, seek to understand the fear behind their anger, AOA President advises Psychiatrist and AOA President Robert Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, shares tips on relating to upset patients in a new video.
Oct. 2, 2025Thursday fundingtelemedicine News AOA offers patient access impact amid government funding concerns On Oct. 1, 2025, telehealth flexibilities established during the COVID-19 public health emergency, which broadly expanded access to telehealth services for Medicare patients, lapsed.
Sept. 30, 2025Tuesday Breaking barriers The language of care: Resources for treating patients with limited English proficiency With the right tools, physicians can overcome language barriers, engage patients in their own health and deliver care that truly speaks to every community. Resident Notebook By Aerial Petty, DO