The DO Archives - American Osteopathic Association https://osteopathic.org/category/the-do/ Advancing the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:46:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://osteopathic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-AOAfavicon-32x32.png The DO Archives - American Osteopathic Association https://osteopathic.org/category/the-do/ 32 32 Examining the coverage of DOs in the mainstream media https://osteopathic.org/2024/02/08/examining-the-coverage-of-dos-in-the-mainstream-media/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:00:43 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76256 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

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]]> 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 on ABC’s “The View,” where host Sunny Hostin described DOs as not being medical doctors. This could not be further from the truth.

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]]> New care model aims to address maternal health crisis, AOA to host free virtual career fair https://osteopathic.org/2024/02/04/new-care-model-aims-to-address-maternal-health-crisis-aoa-to-host-free-virtual-career-fair/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:00:44 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76168 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

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]]> 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 free virtual career fair.

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]]> The DO Book Club, Feb. 2024: ‘Real Self-Care’ https://osteopathic.org/2024/02/03/the-do-book-club-feb-2024-real-self-care/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 20:00:16 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76165 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> The sacrifices women physicians make: Balancing a medical career and family https://osteopathic.org/2024/02/02/the-sacrifices-women-physicians-make-balancing-a-medical-career-and-family/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:00:02 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76163 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

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]]> 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 and the need to overcome fear and imposter syndrome to pursue a fulfilling career while nurturing a family.

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]]> How I survived losing my spouse to cancer in medical school https://osteopathic.org/2024/02/01/how-i-survived-losing-my-spouse-to-cancer-in-medical-school/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:00:26 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76160 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

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]]> 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 give up medicine forever. Instead, he used the love and devotion in his heart to transform his grief over time into a deep commitment to serve patients in a new and better way.

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]]> In Memoriam: Jan. 2, 2024 https://osteopathic.org/2024/01/28/in-memoriam-jan-2-2024/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:00:13 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76094 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> The power of silence in patient care and human connection https://osteopathic.org/2024/01/27/the-power-of-silence-in-patient-care-and-human-connection/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:00:34 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76091 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

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]]> 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 can also be healing. In conversation, silence can create an opening for emotions to flow without detours, suppression or blockage. It is a channel of communication that is understated, yet fierce in its expression.

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]]> From storytelling to healing: The empathetic power of narrative medicine https://osteopathic.org/2024/01/26/from-storytelling-to-healing-the-empathetic-power-of-narrative-medicine/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:00:37 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76048 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

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]]> 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 should cut back on all the shrimp he was consuming or else he’d die of heart disease.

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]]> Leapfrog’s top hospitals in each state in 2023 https://osteopathic.org/2024/01/25/leapfrogs-top-hospitals-in-each-state-in-2023/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:00:14 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=76045 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> AOA survey reveals increase in member satisfaction https://osteopathic.org/2024/01/22/aoa-survey-reveals-increase-in-member-satisfaction/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:00:43 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=75977 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.

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]]> 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.

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