In mainstream media, physicians are often depicted wearing a white coat, stethoscope and name badge with the letters ‘MD.’ In contrast, television and news coverage of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) is notably absent or skewed. As a result, osteopathic medicine is not as well-recognized or well-known as allopathic medicine. One example was seen recently … Read More
Osteopathic medicine continues making strides thanks to the contributions of health care professionals who are dedicated to their work, including those who championed the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model as well as the experts who will participate in the upcoming Multi-Specialty Career Virtual Summit. Read about the TMaH Model below, along with details of the … Read More
National Women Physicians Day occurs on Feb. 3 every year to celebrate the birthday of pioneering female physician Elizabeth Blackwell, MD. Over the years, women physicians have made great strides in practice, academia and medical administration. They have also authored a number of well-written books about medicine.
Every year on Feb. 3, National Women Physicians Day recognizes women in medicine. This year, I am thinking about how women in medicine navigate the complex terrain of balancing their careers with the responsibilities of family life. This article delves into my experiences and the broader narrative of women in medicine, highlighting the choices made … Read More
Loss is a major factor in the origin and history of osteopathic medicine: A.T. Still, DO, MD, suffered the passing of four children to infectious disease and his first wife to childbirth complications. Combined with his terrible experiences in the Civil War, these tragedies caused him to question his profession, leading him to want to … Read More
The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to memberservice@osteopathic.org. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
Silence is a pause, a rest between two notes in a musical piece and a holding space between words spoken aloud. It is a mark that leaves an intensity behind its trail, creating greater emphasis on the words that come before and after. We’ve been told that silence can be uncomfortable. Yet for some, silence … Read More
When I was studying narrative medicine at Columbia University’s Department of Medical Humanities and Ethics, students were asked to tell a story about a significant health encounter. This is what I said: I once accompanied my elderly father to his doctor’s visit. The physician reported that his bad cholesterol was too high, and that he … Read More
In December 2023, Leapfrog released its lists of the country’s top hospitals. Leapfrog looked at general, teaching, children’s and rural hospitals specifically and ultimately chose 132 hospitals for its lists.