Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

06/08/2025

Happy Birthday to A.T. Still, MD, DO, founder of osteopathic medicine! Today, we celebrate your legacy and the principles that continue to guide our profession. Thank you, Dr. Still, for revolutionizing healthcare and inspiring generations of DOs for more than a century.

04/08/2025

Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, an osteopathic psychiatrist and president of the AOA, urges caution when using dietary supplements for depression, despite a recent review finding four supplements with substantive evidence of benefit.
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Everyday Health

A new review of research on 64 herbal remedies and dietary supplements for depression found ‘substantive’ evidence that only 4 may improve symptoms.

01/08/2025

Staying up to date with recommended immunizations is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family from vaccine-preventable diseases. This month is the perfect time to consult with your doctor about the latest immunization recommendations based on your history, age and current health status. Search for a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (https://bit.ly/3YyCPzD) to book an appointment today.

29/07/2025

AOA President Robert Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, and President-elect Richard Thacker, DO, MACOI, contributed to a recent article highlighting the growing number of osteopathic physicians in the United States, which reached nearly 149,000 in 2023, a 30% increase over five years. Leadership roles such as the current medical director of NASA and several White House physicians are held by DOs, and more students are pursuing DO degrees than ever before.

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Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) are becoming more common in primary care and beyond.

27/07/2025

Michael Lokale, DO, immediate past president of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, shares his journey from growing up in Kenya to becoming a first-generation DO. Lokale is a Rhodes Scholar, physician, educator, marathon runner and former president of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association.
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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Dr. Lokale, a man whose life journey is a powerful reminder that where you start does not determine where you...

24/07/2025

Selena Raines, DO, an AOA member and family medicine physician told Medical News Today the research was limited by a small sample size and few long-term participants. She also noted it did not examine effects after stopping treatment or include tirzepatide, which has shown strong results in other trials.
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A new study finds four factors that may make it more likely for some people to experience successful weight loss from using GLP-1Rs such as Ozempic or Wegovy.

22/07/2025

The New York Times spotlighted the rapid rise of osteopathic medicine, noting the profession has grown 70% in the past decade and now accounts for more than a quarter of all U.S. medical students. Driven by expanding school openings and growing demand, DOs are increasingly holding top roles—from leading major health systems to overseeing NASA’s medical team and even caring for the president. “We are everywhere,” said AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), CS.

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The number of osteopathic doctors has increased dramatically. People still don’t know what they are.

20/07/2025

Alexander S. Ford, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and dietitian, said new research shows a low-fat vegan diet may aid weight loss and reduce inflammation-related conditions due to its lower dietary acid load. He emphasized the value of a balanced, plant-based diet for overall health.

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Following a low-fat vegan diet may lower dietary acid load, which may help with weight loss, a new study has concluded.

18/07/2025

Katy Wyszynski, DO, encouraged medical students to pursue away rotations at programs they’re passionate about—even if they seem out of reach. As a student, she completed three emergency medicine rotations at diverse trauma centers, including a high-acuity site in Philadelphia, saying it’s worth it to “shoot your shot.”

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Some specialties will look for these sub-internships on residency applications, making them a key part of a student’s resume.

16/07/2025

Emily Hurst, DO, an AOA trustee and senior staff physician at Henry Ford Hospital, praised a new study for expanding intimate partner violence screening to include men, non-pregnant women and adolescents. She said validated tools help providers reach patients who may otherwise stay silent and called for more research to address abuse in vulnerable adults.
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Clinicians should screen for intimate partner violence in women who are postpartum or pregnant and women of reproductive age, according to a final recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.The B-grade recommendation further advocates that health care providers provide or refer wome...

14/07/2025

Alexander S. Ford, DO, an AOA board-certified osteopathic physician, joined a roundtable discussion for WMHT’s Aging Together in New York: Food as Medicine Town Hall. The one-hour special highlighted the science of nutrition and aging, shared tips for accessing healthy food, and explored how dietary changes can improve quality of life.

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In a special edition of Aging Together in New York, WMHT presents a one-hour Food as Medicine Town Hall, sharing resources for finding nutritious food, infor...

12/07/2025

Kaydie Murphy, DO, and Krystie Murphy, DO, identical twins from Grand Junction, Colorado, graduated June 13 after completing three years of residency training at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in North Carolina. The sisters, who earned their osteopathic medical degrees in 2022, plan to remain in the state and practice internal medicine as hospitalists serving Buncombe County and surrounding rural communities.
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – A pair of identical twins from Grand Junction just graduated June 13 after three years of training at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in North Car…