Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday advocacypostpartumpregnancy Maternal health Safer meds for moms and babies: Bill aims to include pregnant and lactating people in more clinical trials The pregnant or lactating person is responsible for making decisions for both themselves and the developing fetus or young child—they should have the option to obtain informed consent to proceed in a clinical trial if they desire. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday advocacydebtUS News Money matters The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: What is it, and how does it impact health care? In order for the bill to pass, senators from both parties proposed amendments that would further limit spending or remove other policy provisions. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
July 5, 2023Wednesday advocacyDO & student voices Making a difference Physicians in politics: Tyler King, DO, is a Laredo, Texas, city council member Dr. King is focused on measures to improve public health in Laredo, such as addressing a food desert and taking steps to combat obesity. DOs to Know By Julia Pignanelli, OMS IV
May 10, 2023Wednesday advocacyDO & student voicesDO Day Following up The post-DO Day momentum: Advocating for the issues you care about Now that I’ve attended a few DO Days, I want to share five ways that you can stay connected with your lawmakers and advocate after DO Day. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
April 2, 2023Sunday advocacyDO Dayphysicians Advocacy in action The DO Day experience: Why advocacy means so much as a physician As a family medicine resident in New York City, I understand how much the people in my community directly benefit from THCGME programs. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
March 1, 2023Wednesday advocacyDO & student voicesNBOME Bridging the gaps Breaking DOwn barriers through advocacy Some pathology residency programs were requiring minimum COMLEX-USA scores with percentiles dramatically higher than those for USMLE. That has changed, thanks to intervention and advocacy.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday advocacy Capitol Hill New year, new Congress Here’s what DOs and osteopathic medical students need to know about the 118th Congress. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday advocacy Fresh start New Year’s advocacy resolutions This year, I made three New Year’s resolutions centered around advocating for my patients and my profession. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday advocacy Making connections Physician advocacy: Tips for communicating with legislators via phone, letters and face-to-face I’m here to share some of the knowledge I’ve gained from my years of advocating for physicians at the state and national levels. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday advocacy Opinion Under the gun: The physician response to gun violence in America Like opioids and viral illnesses, gun violence in America has become an epidemic. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO