May 24, 2017Wednesday leadershiposteopathic medical educationstudents A unique voice First osteopathic medical student to lead the SNMA shares plans “I am dedicated to actively breaking down as many barriers as possible,” writes Danielle Ward, OMS IV.
May 22, 2017Monday leadershippain managementpractice managementprescribing opioids OMT for pain FSMB lists OMT as a non-pharma treatment alternative to opioids The AOA and other osteopathic partners helped get OMT included in these updated guidelines.
May 17, 2017Wednesday advocacyleadershippatient care Bridging the gap Physicians Working Together: New group seeks to ease information-sharing among physicians Learn how these physicians are banding together in an effort to improve patient care.
April 26, 2017Wednesday DOCAREleadershipmedical missionsosteopathic medical educationstudents International medicine DOCARE: Volunteer outreach opportunities at home and abroad Sean Morris, MPH, OMS III, explains how students can improve their cultural awareness skills with a DOCARE membership.
April 19, 2017Wednesday leadershiposteopathic medical educationpatient careresearch Medical communications New book says better communication is the key to reducing medical errors The book aims to assist physicians and medical educators with recognizing the complexity of communication in health care.
April 14, 2017Friday AOAleadership Apply now Help shape the AOA’s future: Apply for a leadership position We’re looking for volunteers to serve on an AOA Bureau, Council or Committee for 2017! Apply by May 14.
April 12, 2017Wednesday leadershipmedical schoolosteopathic medical educationstudents Giving Back OU-HCOM book drive impacts curricula in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Congo Learn how students facilitated the donation of over 400 books, and what to do if you’d like to set up your own book drive.
March 29, 2017Wednesday AOAleadershipmental healthmental illnesswork-life balance physician wellness New National Academy of Medicine paper addresses physician burnout AOA leadership partnered with education experts and several DOs and medical students to publish the piece.
March 29, 2017Wednesday leadershipNational Doctors Day Celebrating DOs National Doctors Day: Read about 10 DOs doing awesome things These DOs are working hard to make positive changes in the health care system and improve the lives of patients.
March 15, 2017Wednesday innovationleadershiposteopathic historyosteopathic medical educationvideowomen in medicine Women in history PBS documentary covers women in osteopathic medicine View the documentary online that celebrates the profession’s past, present, and future.