Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday medical specialtiesPM&Rsports medicine Specialty spotlight The joys of PM&R sports medicine Learn what specializing in PM&R sports medicine entails and some of the more unique attributes of this rewarding subspecialty. The Specialist By Gene Tekmyster, DO
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday narrative medicine Patient encounters From storytelling to healing: The empathetic power of narrative medicine Patient narratives require an empathic investigation and impartial curiosity. Tony Errichetti, PhD, shares how physicians can learn to “read” their patients and strengthen their relationships with them. Art of Medicine By Tony Errichetti, PhD
Jan. 3, 2024Wednesday exercisehealth caremedical schoolnutritionnutrition education Healthy habits Ideas for boosting exercise and nutrition education in medical school To improve the nation’s health, future physicians should receive more training on advising patients on healthy eating and physical activity. OMS Life By Sean Pecoraro, OMS IV
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday The DO book club Fit for life The DO Book Club, Jan. 2024: ‘Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity’ Peter Attia, MD, promotes a proactive approach to long-term health and offers strategies for staying healthy for as long as possible. The DO Book Club By Patrick Leary, DO, FACOFP
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday Coffee break These 3 future ‘coffee docs’ love java so much, they created a startup to sell specialized coffee products Frequent visits to local coffeeshops inspired these osteopathic medical students to establish their own coffee business—while also juggling medical school. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday advocacyneonatal care Neonatal care Protecting our most vulnerable patients beyond the NICU/nursery with the Access to Donor Milk Act With the continued struggle to prevent preterm birth, our next line of defense is to ensure that the treatment preterm infants receive is of the highest standard and optimized for the best possible outcomes. Advocacy By Jason Jackson, DO
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday money matters Personal finance 4 money tips for medical students and new physicians A DO professor and private practice physician shares some of the financial guidance he frequently gives to his students. Money Matters By Stephanie Lee, OMS IV
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicesfamilymedical school Relationships How to stay connected with your loved ones and yourself during medical school We are humans, and we must be fed, watered and nurtured. One of the main things that we need most is to connect and stay connected—with other people and with ourselves.
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday international licensure International licensure DOs go global: What to know about practicing osteopathic medicine abroad Find out the steps to take if you’re interested in practicing internationally. Also, learn why recognition of the profession overseas has advanced in recent years.
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Former OSU-COM dean, AOA leader and mentor Thomas Allen, DO “Dr. Allen made memorable contributions to osteopathic medicine, especially in the area of education,” said AOA President Ira Monka, DO.
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Jan. 2, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday communicationDO & student voices An absence of words The power of silence in patient care and human connection “Silence can create an opening for emotions to flow without detours, suppression or blockage,” writes Stephanie Lee, OMS IV. “It is a channel of communication that is understated.”
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday burnoutpatient care Overcoming exhaustion The ‘window mirror’ approach to patient care: What we can learn from it I knew I was in full-blown burnout from years of working as a psychiatrist for the local public health department. I was one of the few psychiatric clinicians accepting any (or no) insurance for many miles.
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicesgoalsNew Year's Goal-setting New Year’s Resolutions—Are they worth the bother? Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of goal-setting and talk about steps we can take to set ourselves up for success in achieving our goals.
Jan. 10, 2024Wednesday AOAAOA Member Valuesurveys Membership AOA survey reveals increase in member satisfaction AOA benefits with the highest levels of satisfaction among physician respondents include CME resources; Osteopathic.org; and board certification.
Jan. 9, 2024Tuesday grant fundinggrantsresearch grants Research grants AOA’s 2024 research grant application cycle now open Funding is available to researchers conducting studies that are grounded in osteopathic medicine and have promising potential.
Jan. 12, 2024Friday Industry info Submit MGMA survey data by Feb. 16 Survey data will be used to develop national benchmarks for health care delivery measurement and improvement.
Jan. 22, 2024Monday Across the nation Leapfrog’s top hospitals in each state in 2023 Leapfrog recognized 132 general, teaching, children’s and rural hospitals.