March 1, 2022Tuesday advocacyDO & student voicesresearchsocial media Social media Which social media platform is right for you? Learn more about the five most popular platforms for content creators, including tips on growing your following and readership based on each platform’s algorithm. What's Trending By Hala Sabry, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday advocacyDO Day Advocacy and leadership DO Day 2022 offers virtual and in-person opportunities DO Day 2022 will take place April 23-27 virtually and in Washington, D.C. Registration is now open.
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday advocacy Taking action How to advocate for the osteopathic medical profession Here’s why I find advocacy so rewarding—and here’s an overview of the tools and programs that have supported me in advocating for my profession and my patients. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Sept. 30, 2020Wednesday advocacy Advocacy win Utah Medical Association denounces discrimination against osteopathic physicians and students The UMA now stands against discriminatory acts or behavior on the basis of training and will adopt a non-discrimination position statement or policy.
Dec. 3, 2019Tuesday advocacygeneral surgeryhealth policyJD/DO Q&A Why this surgery resident is excited about the future of osteopathic medicine “A lot of answers to our health problems lie in the tenets of osteopathic medicine,” says Carisa Champion, DO, MPH, JD.
June 19, 2019Wednesday advocacyDO & student voicesLGBTQpride In your words 5 things I’ve learned as an LGBTQ+ advocate I wanted to become the person who could have helped me when I was young and struggling with my sexuality.
Jan. 15, 2019Tuesday advocacyDO Day on Capitol Hillpolicy Advocacy in Action Make a difference at DO Day 2019 The biggest annual advocacy event for DOs and osteopathic medical students will take place March 4-5.
Nov. 28, 2018Wednesday advocacyhealth policyLEAD Conference Leading the way J.D. Polk, DO, chief medical officer for NASA, to speak at LEAD 2019 Hear from Dr. Polk and other DO trailblazers at the Leadership, Education, Advocacy & Development conference, Jan. 24-25, near Las Vegas.
Sept. 4, 2018Tuesday advocacyHouse of Delegates 2018scope of practicevideo Advocacy Victories 6 recent scope of practice wins for DOs DOs continue to fight inappropriate scope of practice expansion efforts by non-physician clinicians.
March 28, 2018Wednesday advocacyprescribing opioids Ending an epidemic New laws affect DO opioid prescribing practices in Arizona and Mississippi Learn how recent opioid legislation might impact physicians’ prescribing abilities.