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Joint statement on improving health through DEI

Leading health care and medical associations from across the country today made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, as a means to help improve the health of our nation. These organizations include the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), American Board of Medical … Read More

AOA staff

03.26.24

JOM

April 2024 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine now available

In the April issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including the utilization of telehealth for opioid use disorder treatment, an investigation into the individual and combined effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and Bio-Electro-Magnetic Energy Regulation therapy on neck pain, the influence of … Read More

JOM Staff

03.26.24

The DO

Texas COM to launch new residency program, MAOPS offers opportunity to earn up to 48 CME credit hours

Osteopathic medicine continues making strides thanks to the contributions of dedicated professionals in the health care industry, including the leadership at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) in Conroe, Texas, and organizations like MAOPS who provide excellent continuing medical education opportunities for physicians. Read about SHSU-COM’s new residency program and MAOPS’ CME … Read More

The DO Staff

03.24.24

Public Policy

AOA and affiliate send letter of support on physician burnout legislation

The AOA and the Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society (MOMS) recently sent a letter supporting Minnesota state bill, S.F.3531, which enacts various policies aimed at supporting physician wellness and addressing burnout, to the benefit of the state’s physicians as well as the patients whom they serve. The letter states that, as of 2023, 26 state medical … Read More

AOA Staff

03.23.24

The DO

Is it ever too late to attend medical school? A nontraditional student shares her thoughts

In a world where the path to medical school is often depicted as a one-size-fits-all journey, my story is a testament to the fact that there is no cookie-cutter method for current or prospective doctors. I am now a third-year osteopathic medical student, but my path to get here has taken many detours.

The DO Staff

03.23.24

The DO

What noncompete clauses mean to physicians and the health care industry at large

In January 2023, the New York State Senate proposed a bill that would prevent noncompete clauses from being included in employee contracts. Although the bill, S3100A, was vetoed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in December, the idea of banning noncompete clauses is picking up steam; they are already banned in several other states, and the Federal Trade … Read More

The DO Staff

03.22.24

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