Aug. 27, 2026Thursday OMM Whole-person care Why osteopathic manipulative medicine belongs in the exam room: Reclaiming the art & science of OMM “We wish to share some insights to help new students approach OMM with curiosity, confidence and an understanding of its scientific and clinical value,” write Michael Milius, OMS IV, and M’Lindsay Romero, DO. The DO Distinction By Michael S. Milius, OMS IV
April 15, 2026Wednesday Body, mind, spirit How osteopathic care can steer patients toward better health Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), explains why patients aren’t just the sum of their genetics, and shares how OMT and a holistic look at allostatic load can help patients move past trauma to unlock their true health potential. The DO Distinction By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
July 1, 2025Tuesday OMMUNTHSC Life-changing care How OMM solved a year-long mystery in 15 minutes After a year of debilitating ear pain with no clear diagnosis, this patient found unexpected relief through two chance encounters and the healing power of OMM. The DO Distinction By UNT Health Science Center
April 11, 2025Friday OMMOMT Broadening horizons Hands-on care: Why the osteopathic medical profession should encourage MDs to learn to provide OMT More MDs are seeking osteopathic-focused training. Brian Loveless, DO, gives an overview of the available courses and explains why this development is good for patients and DOs. The DO Distinction By Brian Loveless, DO
March 18, 2025Tuesday allostatic loadbody significance language Pain with a past How DOs can help their patients process trauma Exploring the connection between emotional trauma, stress and physical health, Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), shares powerful insights on healing. The DO Distinction By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
Feb. 28, 2025Friday DO & student voicesOMTpatient care Reconnecting with OMT How adopting OMT can improve both patient outcomes and physician satisfaction Bradley Goldstein, DO, makes the case for osteopathic manipulative treatment, then shares actionable steps DOs can take to adopt it in their practice of medicine. The DO Distinction By Bradley Goldstein, DO, MPH
Aug. 1, 2024Thursday allostatic load Body, mind, spirit How childhood psychological traumas impact patients’ ability to heal from physical ailments Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), shares how his experiences providing OMT led to his exploration of allostatic load, trauma and healing. The DO Distinction By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
June 28, 2024Friday OMM A humanizing approach Conquering language barriers with the ‘ART’ of OMM Mousson Berrouet, DO, shares how she uses OMM as a tool to better connect with non-English-speaking patients. The DO Distinction By Mousson Berrouet, DO
March 29, 2024Friday osteopathic history ‘Let your light so shine … ‘ The 4th wave of osteopathic medicine: Re-establishing osteopathic distinctiveness In his latest column, Brian Loveless, DO, shares an update on the current state of the osteopathic medical profession, including how DOs and osteopathic medical students can reclaim the profession’s distinctiveness and excel in the current health care climate. The DO Distinction By Brian Loveless, DO
July 5, 2023Wednesday Physician care DOs and MDs: What are the true differences? A recent study found that there is no pronounced difference between DOs and MDs when it comes down to the care provided and the costs of that care. The DO Distinction By Brian Loveless, DO