Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

02/01/2026

Quality measures help families choose safe, evidence-based maternity care, said Teresa A. Hubka, DO, past president of the AOA. Lower C-section rates, fewer newborn complications and transparent data allow parents to make informed decisions and highlight hospitals that offer key support services.

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U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 list of high-performing hospitals for maternity care and maternity care access hospitals.These rankings “assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care providers, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternit...

01/01/2026

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2026! We look forward to another successful year of advocacy on behalf of the osteopathic medical profession and patients while providing modern medicine for the body, mind and spirit.

31/12/2025

"Osteopathic medicine is growing rapidly and 28% of all medical students are in the D.O. program," says Richard Thacker, DO, AOA president-elect and associate dean of clinical sciences at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. "We are one of the fastest-growing segments in the health care profession in the world."
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Students unable to gain admission to traditional medical schools may want to consider applying to a D.O. program.

29/12/2025

AOA trustee John J. Kalata, DO, says physicians remain among the nation’s most trusted professions, according to Gallup, though trust has slipped as medical misinformation spreads. He notes that patients are overwhelmed by conflicting information, making it harder to separate fact from myth and adding strain to the physician-patient relationship.
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Physicians have credibility but may need new forms of communication to reach patients and counter inaccuracies.

26/12/2025

Edward Hosbach, DO, says a new study confirms what many primary care physicians experience — managing a full patient panel takes more than a 40-hour workweek, especially with rising patient complexity and digital communication demands. He adds that while tools like AI can streamline charting and improve care quality, they don’t eliminate the growing burden placed on physicians.
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24/12/2025

The AOA’s 2025 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report highlights continued growth across the field, with 207,158 osteopathic physicians and medical students nationwide—a 1,721% increase since recordkeeping began in 1935. DOs now make up about 11% of all U.S. physicians and more than 25% of medical students. Nearly 40,000 students attend 44 colleges of osteopathic medicine across 71 campuses, reflecting rising interest in the profession’s whole-person approach. DOs serve in top leadership roles across medicine, including the military, NASA and major health systems.

Read the 2025 OMP Report here: https://bit.ly/2HjdA0f

22/12/2025

For more than 150 years, the osteopathic medical profession has provided a whole-person approach to health care. In 2025, DO seniors achieved a 99% residency placement rate, the highest among all applicant groups, reflecting growing demand for osteopathic physicians across all specialties. Known for combining human connection with innovations such as digital health and AI, DOs are poised to play an expanding role in shaping health care policy, improving access and strengthening systems in the U.S. and abroad.

Read the 2025 OMP Report here: https://bit.ly/2HjdA0f

20/12/2025

Season's greetings from the AOA! We deeply value your unwavering commitment to whole-person care for our communities and patients. Here’s to a holiday season filled with wellness and cheer.

19/12/2025

The National Rural Health Association reports that rural areas average 1.3 physicians per 100,000 people, compared with 3.1 in urban areas. The gap is even wider among specialists, with 30 per 100,000 in rural communities versus 263 in urban settings.

Read the 2025 OMP Report: https://bit.ly/2HjdA0f

17/12/2025

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine practice in every medical field and specialty. With an empathetic approach, centered on listening to you. With a DO, the doctor will hear you now. The American Osteopathic Association. Modern Medicine for your Body, Mind & Spirit.
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14/12/2025

The osteopathic profession continues its steady growth, with DOs now making up more than 10% of the U.S. physician workforce, according to the AOA’s 2025 state-of-the-profession report. The field surpassed 200,000 physicians and medical students this year, a milestone AOA President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, said reflects rising trust in osteopathic, whole-person care.
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Medical Economics

AOA reports new milestone for the profession in 2025.

12/12/2025

In 2025, about 40,000 medical students are enrolled at 44 colleges of osteopathic medicine across 71 campuses, an increase of one school and three campuses since 2024. This growth strengthens the physician workforce and helps address the nation’s doctor shortage. DOs practice in every state and often remain in the communities where they train, many of which are in medically underserved areas, improving access to care nationwide.

Read the 2025 OMP Report here: https://bit.ly/2HjdA0f