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The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year.
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We can help future physicians by going beyond clinical education to equip the next generation of DOs with the ability to understand themselves, evaluate their options and make career choices that align with their values.
Nicholas Urbanczyk, DO, shares how his primary care practice partnered with Vot-ER, a nonpartisan nonprofit, to share voter registration information with patients.
When attending a recent medical conference, I realized that the vision for osteopathic medicine in the 21st century remains undefined. As osteopathic physicians (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine [DOs]), our practice philosophy differentiates us from traditional medical doctors (MDs). Osteopathic medicine was supposed to revolve around a holistic approach, considering the patient as a whole rather … Read More
The pediatric surgical workforce in the United States faces increasing strain due to a limited supply of specialists, geographic maldistribution, and rising complexity in pediatric cases. Rural and underserved communities experience the greatest gaps in access to timely, specialized care. Additionally, existing literature lacks integration of osteopathic perspectives in workforce development discussions, despite the holistic and … Read More
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