Sept. 30, 2024Monday 150 years of DOs Osteopathic visionaries Honoring a legacy: 5 key figures in the history of osteopathic medicine As we continue to celebrate the profession’s 150th anniversary, read about the man who started it all, influential international DOs, a DO with a successful political career and a legendary DO basketball coach. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC
Sept. 30, 2024Monday medical studentsmedical trainingrelationships Connecting with your partner Managing long-distance relationships in med school and beyond Experts share guidance on thriving in a long-distance relationship throughout medical school and training, including how to address jealousy. OMS Life By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
Sept. 30, 2024Monday hospital medicinepatient careThe DO book club Medical mystery The DO Book Club, Oct. 2024: ‘The Autumn Ghost’ Hannah Wunsch, MD, tells the largely untold story of a deadly 1952 polio epidemic in Denmark that fostered the advent of modern-day intensive care medicine. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Sept. 30, 2024Monday COMLEXDO & student voicesmedical school Overcoming obstacles Task failed successfully: How I turned my failed board exams into a triumphant residency Brian Mason, DO, shares his story of navigating COMLEX failures and how a past connection led to a match. OMS Life By Brian Mason, DO
Sept. 30, 2024Monday Care in the golden years Understanding the looming crisis in elderly care Demand for elderly care is rising, yet the health care system is already struggling to provide age-friendly services, care and facilities. The Specialist By M. Craig Moffett, DO
Sept. 30, 2024Monday familyhobbiesmusic Music and medicine Pursuing creative hobbies as a physician: Advice from a musician DO Corinna Muller, DO, shares the story of how music traveled with her in life, how it took a backseat to medicine for a time and how she rediscovered the joy of playing music. After Hours By Corinna Muller, DO
Oct. 8, 2024Tuesday Matchmatchingresidency Words of wisdom How these DOs matched into their top-choice programs Three DOs share the winning formula that helped them match into their No. 1 program this year. They discuss overcoming obstacles, audition rotations, interviews and more. Meet Your Match By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
Oct. 22, 2024Tuesday advocacyAOA advocacyHOD 2024House of Delegates Making strides Why we are advocating for residency unions and access to opioid reversal drugs Brittany Garza, DO, and Kyra Powers, OMS II, share their experience at the AOA’s 2024 House of Delegates meeting, where they advocated for policies supporting patient care, physicians and trainees. Advocacy By Brittany Garza, DO
Oct. 21, 2024Monday OMED24 Making waves Olympic water polo team physician shares insights on taking care of elite athletes Team USA physician Naresh Rao, DO, discusses many fascinating aspects of caring for world-class athletes, including mental health considerations, spirituality and the motivating power of music.
Oct. 25, 2024Friday Learning opportunities AOIA’s 4-part webinar series on digital health prepares DOs for tech advancements, improving patient care David O. Shumway, DO, and Sameer Sood, DO, will present new digital health technology on Nov. 4 as part one of the free four-part webinar series.
Jan. 27, 2021Wednesday emergency medicinehalloween Fact or fiction Is the ER really any wilder during a full moon? DOs weigh in Stories of hectic nights in the emergency room during full moons are common, though hard evidence of a correlation “just isn’t there.”
Oct. 29, 2024Tuesday grant fundinggrantsresearch AOA research grants Funding available for osteopathically focused research projects Research funding is available to DO, MD, PhD and osteopathic medical student researchers conducting studies that address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and explore the profession’s patient-centered, empathic approach to care.
Oct. 21, 2024Monday News in brief CMS to provide Hurricane Helene public health emergency accelerated and advance payments to Medicare providers Payments will provide health care providers in affected areas with immediate access to necessary funds to continue delivering critical care.
Oct. 17, 2024Thursday artificial intelligence Shaping the future AOIA digital health initiative offers upcoming webinars on adopting AI technologies responsibly David O. Shumway, DO, discusses how the AOIA’s Digital Health Innovation Community of Practice is emerging as a leader in health care technology and shares how those in the osteopathic medical profession can learn more and get involved.
Oct. 15, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicespatient carepediatrics Patient care Understanding the connection between ADHD and substance use disorder Pediatrician Jan Widerman, DO, discusses ADHD and SUD in children and adults and shares guidance on treatment and medication.
Oct. 11, 2024Friday Diversity in medicine Reflections on the impact of the Latinx physician shortage in the US Lourdes G. Bahamonde, DO, discusses the importance of enrolling medical students of diverse backgrounds.
Oct. 11, 2024Friday AOFdisaster relief News in brief DOs impacted by recent natural disasters can apply for disaster relief grants from AOF The one-time grants are available in the amounts of $150, $250 or $500, and practicing DOs and residents who are victims of a recent natural disaster are eligible to receive them.
Oct. 24, 2024Thursday Medscapemoneyresidencyresident salarysalary Resident salary What residents are getting paid in 2024 Annual Medscape report explores average resident salaries based on residency year and notes that 90% of residents feel they are underpaid “relative to their worth, skills and hours.”
Oct. 11, 2024Friday Recognition Honoring a champion of osteopathic medicine: A celebration of leadership and dedication AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, was honored with a prestigious award from Sigma Sigma Phi, the Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity.
Oct. 9, 2024Wednesday News in brief Disaster readiness: Doctors can register their credentials with national platform Provider Bridge offers physicians the opportunity to join a comprehensive registry of health professionals so they are ready to provide care during emergencies.
Oct. 2, 2024Wednesday careerDO & student voicesmilitaryOMED Physician to the President White House DO shares lessons learned, advice for a fulfilling career Kevin O’Connor, DO, recently spoke at OMED24, where he discussed his trajectory from the military to the White House and what he learned from the people who helped guide him along the way.
Oct. 2, 2024Wednesday aerospace medicineartificial intelligencespace medicine Medicine in space NASA DO shares updates on AI in space James D. Polk, DO, discusses the exponential growth of the commercial space industry. He also notes that AI and other advancements are making staying healthy in space easier.
Sept. 30, 2024Monday AOA Awardsawards Osteopathic recognition 3 osteopathic organizations win 2024 Outstanding Affiliate Awards The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year.
Sept. 30, 2024Monday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Oct. 1, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.