Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or early 60s,...
Medscape report finds that physicians, on average, would like to save $3.9 million to feel comfortable retiring from medicine. The post Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or...
View ArticleForrest ‘Phog’ Allen, DO: The father of basketball coaching
This March Madness™, learn about Kansas Jayhawks coaching legend Forrest “Phog” Allen, DO, a pioneer who blended osteopathic medicine with coaching to shape sporting history and his athletes’ success....
View ArticleFree webinar for graduating medical students will share strategies on...
Presented by Student Loan Professor, the April 9 webinar will provide attendees with expert tips on saving money, relieving financial stress and managing their student loans. The post Free webinar for...
View ArticleHow 19th-century news coverage helped shape the early years of osteopathic...
The press played a pivotal role in broadcasting the new philosophy of holistic care and shaping the public perception and acceptance of osteopathic practices. The post How 19th-century news coverage...
View ArticleConfronting burnout and moral injury in medicine
Regarding burnout in medicine, "I knew there was more to the story than the frustration of dealing with administrative obstacles," writes Jerry Balentine, DO. The post Confronting burnout and moral...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: April 2024
View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. The post In Memoriam: April 2024 appeared first on The DO.
View ArticleAdvocacy success: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice vetoes bill to eliminate...
“We are extremely pleased with the outcome regarding SB 714 and appreciate Governor Justice’s support and recognition of the value of maintaining a separate and distinct osteopathic medical board,”...
View ArticleBeing a DO in a heavily MD residency program: What surprised me
I was incredibly nervous to join a large MD-dominant internal medicine residency, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much my osteopathic training helped me excel. The post Being a DO in a heavily MD...
View ArticleAOA seeks nominations for 2024’s Mentor of the Year award
Know an exceptional role model who deserves recognition? Consider nominating your DO role model for the 2024 award. Nominations will be accepted until May 6, 2024. The post AOA seeks nominations for...
View ArticleAOA now accepting applications for volunteer leadership positions
Serve on an important governing body that helps shape AOA programs and policies. The post AOA now accepting applications for volunteer leadership positions appeared first on The DO.
View ArticleThe best and worst states for doctors in 2024
Montana leads WalletHub’s new list, while Hawaii comes in last. See where your state landed. The post The best and worst states for doctors in 2024 appeared first on The DO.
View Article6 states in 12 months: A guide to life on the road during fourth year
Fourth year is what you make it. Rachel Pray, OMS IV, shares how she embraced travel and adventure as much as possible during her fourth year. The post 6 states in 12 months: A guide to life on the...
View ArticleUpdate on student parity advocacy
Osteopathic organizations are joining together to pursue equitable treatment of DO applicants to training programs, the reduction of medical training biases and additional efforts to support DO...
View ArticleBalancing act: Navigating motherhood in medical school
As a second-year medical student and mother of a 2-year-old, I am hoping to share my experience with others who are in my position or thinking about starting a family in medical school. The post...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: May 2024
View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. The post In Memoriam: May 2024 appeared first on The DO.
View ArticleAOA now accepting nominations for its 2024 DEI Unification Award
Awards to recognize individual and organizational contributions to DEI initiatives in the osteopathic community. Nominations are due by May 20. The post AOA now accepting nominations for its 2024 DEI...
View ArticleApplications for the AOA’s 2024-2025 TIPS program now being accepted
Annual TIPS program offers fellows leadership training and learning opportunities. The post Applications for the AOA’s 2024-2025 TIPS program now being accepted appeared first on The DO.
View ArticleCompassion in medicine: It’s not just the right thing to do—it also makes the...
Miko Rose, DO, writes about the impact of compassionate care on the economics of medicine. The post Compassion in medicine: It’s not just the right thing to do—it also makes the most cents appeared...
View ArticleNonpharmaceutical approaches to alleviating restless leg syndrome symptoms
Dietary changes, massage therapy and sleep hygiene may help relieve patients' RLS symptoms and significantly enhance their quality of life. The post Nonpharmaceutical approaches to alleviating restless...
View ArticleUpdated OMT coding and documentation guide is available now
This guide was developed by an expert panel of osteopathic physicians along with AOA staff with expertise in coding, documentation, practice management and payor relations. The post Updated OMT coding...
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