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July 30, 2025Wednesday
150 years of DOsAT Stillosteopathic history
Light the candles

Happy Birthday A.T. Still, DO! Celebrate the founder of osteopathic medicine by learning more about his life

As the profession celebrated its 150th anniversary this past year, The DO published several articles exploring aspects of Dr. Still’s life, including his Civil War service and actions he took to support the abolitionist movement in the U.S.

July 30, 2025Wednesday
In Memoriam
A life in medicine

In Memoriam: July 2025

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.

July 29, 2025Tuesday
advocacyannual reportAOA
Year in review

AOA’s 2025 Annual Report highlights educational advancements and major advocacy efforts

From experiencing a record-breaking successful Match to celebrating the osteopathic medical profession’s 150th anniversary, it’s been an eventful year for the osteopathic medical community.

July 25, 2025Friday
compensationMedscapemoney mattersSurvey
Money matters

What physicians got paid in 2024

According to a new Medscape report, compensation was highest for orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons and radiologists, while endocrinologists and nephrologists saw the highest pay increases.

July 25, 2025Friday
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Stronger together

Minding the gap: A year of listening, leading and lifting up the osteopathic medical profession

The AOA’s first psychiatrist president pledges to focus on two-way communication and supporting mental health within the profession.

July 19, 2025Saturday
House of DelegatesNew AOA president
Leadership

Meet the AOA’s 129th President, Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN

Dr. Piccinini shares his experiences portraying the osteopathic philosophy, what he plans to focus on during his 2025-26 presidential term and his advice for new DOs.

July 19, 2025Saturday
House of Delegates
Shining stars

Celebrating excellence: Honoring the AOA’s 2025 HOD award recipients

Meet the AOA’s 2025 House of Delegates awardees and learn how their leadership, advocacy and innovation are shaping the future of the profession.

July 15, 2025Tuesday
AOA Awards
Round of applause

Leaders of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology and Louisiana Osteopathic Medical Association receive the 2025 Bob E. Jones, CAE, award

Carol Houston and Grady E. (Ed) Williams, PhD, are recognized for their exemplary leadership and tremendous contributions toward advancing osteopathic medicine.

July 14, 2025Monday
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Media coverage

Osteopathic medicine highlighted in recent New York Times article

Article shares many positive attributes of the profession, including its recent growth and the fact that DOs hold some of the highest medical posts in the country.

July 1, 2025Tuesday
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Recognition

Advancing osteopathic medicine: Leadership, mentorship & legislative wins

The FSMB presented the Distinguished Service Award to Geraldine T. O’Shea, DO, and Patrick F. Leary, DO, was named AOASM’s 2025 Mentor of the Year. Nevada’s SB 78 did not pass, preserving DO-led regulation in the state.

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Editor in Chief
Vania Manipod, DO
AOA Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Orange County, California
Advisory Board
  • Mahi Basra, DO
  • Parul Chhatpar, DO
    Preventive medicine resident
    UMass Chan, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
  • Alyssa Cole, DO
    Assistant Professor of Cancer Rehabilitation
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Laura Dalton, DO
    Retired OB-GYN
    Boynton Beach, Florida
  • Jennifer Gaertner-Otto, DO
    OB-GYN resident
    York, Pennsylvania
  • Angel Green, DO
    Internal medicine resident
    Johnson City, Tennessee
  • Tristan Hazebrook, DO
    Psychiatry resident
    North Carolina
  • Deborah Herchelroath, DO
    OB-GYN hospitalist
    UPMC Magee Womens - Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
  • Rachana Kolli, OMS IV
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Patrick Leary, DO, MS
    Director, Sports Medicine
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
    Psychiatry resident
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Saahir Mukherjee, DO
    Internal medicine resident
    Asheville, North Carolina
  • Ahmed Nahian, OMS III
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill
  • Joan Naidorf, DO
    Emergency Physician, Author, Speaker
    Alexandria, Virginia
  • Aerial Petty, DO
    Family medicine health policy research fellow
    Washington, DC
  • Miko Rose, DO
    Psychiatrist and Founding Dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's proposed college of osteopathic medicine
    Indiana, Pennsylvania
  • Jeanne Sandella, DO
    VP for Professional Development Initiatives and Communications at the NBOME
    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
  • Steve P. Sanders, DO, MBA
    Recently retired internal medicine physician
  • Akshay Sharma, OMS IV
    California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC
    Psychiatry resident
    BayCare, Lutz, Florida
  • David O. Shumway, DO
    Internal medicine resident
    Biloxi, Mississippi
  • Ian Storch, DO
    Gastroenterologist and podcaster
  • Ilana Stukal, OMS IV
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Gene Tekmyster, DO, MBA
    Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
  • Undine Vallejos, DO
    Internist
    Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness-Carpentersville Community Center, Carpentersville, Illinois
  • Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
    Author and retired surgeon
    Mason City, Iowa
  • Curtis Wilkerson, OMS I
    Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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