As a third-year medical student at an allopathic institution, I find these findings particularly compelling. In our curriculum, hands-on structural interventions are rarely integrated into discussions of chronic inflammatory diseases.
The muscle energy technique for a superiorly subluxed rib, introduced by Fred Mitchell Sr., DO, and later adapted by Philip Greenman, DO, is an effective treatment for a superior rib one somatic dysfunction. Although muscle energy techniques involve various reflexes, Mitchell and Greenman emphasized the postisometric relaxation variation.
Lt. Col. Ivan Edwards, DO, has published his first book, “Resonance of the Soul: Flowers and Harmonics,” a collection of poetry that explores love, culture, resilience, healing and shared human experiences. In addition to being a published author, Dr. Edwards is also a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who serves as a United States … Read More
Research plays a critical role in the medical field, driving progress and shaping clinical guidelines. It has become particularly significant in the residency application process due to the advent of “pass or fail” scoring for Step 1. Unfortunately, there is a marked discrepancy between the quantity of research conducted by osteopathic and allopathic students, disadvantaging … Read More
February is Black History Month in the U.S., so for this column we wanted to spotlight Darnita Anderson Hill, DO. Dr. Hill is a member of a historically important Black family; her father, AOA Past President William G. Anderson, DO, was an activist in the Civil Rights Movement and was also the first Black president of … Read More
The AOA joined a coalition of national physician and specialty physician organizations in urging Congress to conduct robust oversight of medical care provided in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) family detention facilities. The coalition raised serious concerns about reports of delayed or denied medical care for detainees, including children and pregnant women, as well as … Read More
The AOA recently expressed support for the Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Richard Durbin and Representative Kim Schrier, MD. The bill would ensure that foreign medical schools receiving federal funding are held to the same enrollment and licensing exam pass-rate standards as U.S.-based medical schools. Currently, a limited number … Read More
Before he was an osteopathic physician, Jonathan Finnoff, DO, was an professional athlete. Sports played a critical role in his upbringing and inspired him to pursue sports medicine. As a DO, he also had his eye on leadership roles, which eventually led him to his current position as chief medical officer (CMO) for the U.S. … Read More
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, osteopathic medicine faces a critical inflection point. This commentary examines how AI integration can augment osteopathic practice while addressing potential challenges to its foundational tenets.
