A recent survey conducted by the American Osteopathic Association measured a significant increase in the level of satisfaction with AOA membership. Overall, the percentage of surveyed AOA members who reported being very satisfied or satisfied with their membership increased by 32% compared with survey results from 2020.
Ever since I first stepped foot in a gym as a teenager, I’ve seen signs that say “Consult your physician before using this piece of equipment.” They are on practically every apparatus. There are a few reasons for this statement—some related to medicine, some not so much. Nevertheless, having finished my core clinical rotations a … Read More
A former athlete and all-around active individual, I spent my undergraduate years as an athletic trainer. The personal satisfaction of safely returning athletes to competition is what set my career path in motion. Working with sports injuries, especially spine injuries, can be very tough. I wanted to provide athletes with answers and treatment options that … Read More
I woke up to my cat licking my eyelids. I had fallen asleep at the top of the stairs, tangled in my shirt, which was half off and stuck around my neck. The last thing I could remember was hours before, coming home from clinic so exhausted I crawled up the carpeted stairs, pulling my … Read More
If you’re interested in learning more about prolonging your quality of life, aka your “health span,” over the course of your life, “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia, MD, with Bill Gifford, is a must-read book. Dr. Attia is a 2001 graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. Medical students, physicians … Read More
The AOA’s 2024 research grant application cycle is now open until Jan. 31, 2024. Research funding is available to DO, MD and PhD researchers conducting studies that address one of four research focus areas (RFAs) in three overall areas of focus approved by the AOA Board of Trustees:
Thomas W. Allen, DO, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died in October 2023. “We are saddened by the passing of Thomas Allen, DO, a friend and mentor to many in the profession,” said AOA President Ira Monka, DO. “Dr. Allen made memorable contributions to osteopathic medicine, especially in the area of education, as a specialist in internal medicine … Read More
There is no denying that the medical community has made tremendous advances in the field of neonatal-perinatal care. However, one major barrier remains: the prevention of preterm births in the United States. A recent March of Dimes report card for premature births gave the U.S. a D+ grade with a preterm birth rate of 10.4%. While this … Read More
As osteopathic medicine continues to grow, so too has osteopathic physician and student interest in practicing outside of the United States. In light of the growth of the osteopathic medical profession around the world, we would like to share some important milestones in the AOA’s history of advocacy for DO practice rights abroad as well … Read More