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October 2025 Vol. 125, No. 10

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Medical Education

Dermatology match disparities: analyzing osteopathic vs. allopathic student outcomes post-ACGME/AOA single accreditation system (2020–2024)

Leo Wan, DO; Karandeep Bawa, BS; Aileen Park, BS; Haaris Kadri, BA; Austin Cusick, DO; and Shannon C. Trotter, DO
Dermatology remains one of the most competitive medical specialties, with successful candidates often demonstrating outstanding academic performance, extensive research experience, and strong letters of recommendation. This study examines the differences in DO and MD match rates following the single graduate medical education accreditation system, focusing on the match performance of DO dermatology applicants.
NMM/OMT

Why don’t more physicians use osteopathic manipulative medicine? A cross-sectional study of utilization and referral barriers

Stephen K. Stacey, DO, FAAFP; Anthony Furlano, DO; Joanne Genewick, DO; Erin Westfall, DO; Bryan Gordon, DO; and Jiwan Toor, DO
Evidence supports osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) as an effective manual therapy, although it remains underutilized by Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs). Understanding barriers preventing the broader adoption of OMM is essential to expanding access to it as a noninvasive treatment option, so the authors of this paper surveyed both DOs and non-DO clinicians to identify perceived barriers to OMM.
Medical Education

Technology use and satisfaction among colleges/schools of osteopathic medical education

Machelle Linsenmeyer, EdD; and Lance Ridpath, MS
In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic became a national concern, the world of medical education was greatly tested and institutions had to act quickly to account for current capacities and enact rapid changes to meet the needs of faculty, staff, and students. This paper provides an essential comparison of the technology landscape at the COMs from when the COVID-19 pandemic hit to now.

Proposed Amendment to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Bylaws

View the proposed amendment to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Bylaws, which will be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates (July 18–20, 2025).

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