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September 2025 Vol. 125, No. 9

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A proven template for providing streamlined, scalable, cost-effective clinical research opportunities in osteopathic medical schools

Jacey N. Greek, BS; Andrew P. Greek, BS; Mari Hopper, MS, PhD; and Robert Arnce, MD
Clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the resume of medical students attempting to match into a residency, so the creation of sustainable and effective research opportunities within medical education is paramount. The authors describe a template that they've created to assist osteopathic medical students conduct streamlined, scalable, and cost-effective clinical research at their institution, which they believe can be implemented at other COMs.
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Erythromelalgia: a cutaneous manifestation of polycythemia vera

Mark Saad, BS; and Robert Dazé, DO, FAAD
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The hospitalist’s paradox: on pay, perception, and the true value of a healer in the valley of the sun

Gary P. MacDonald, DO, MS, FAAFP
This commentary examines the sentiments of a Phoenix-area hospitalist who feels underpaid despite earning an objectively high salary. The article concludes that true professional value transcends monetary figures, calling for systemic changes to better acknowledge and support physicians while ensuring their profound contributions are recognized beyond financial metrics.

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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Pityriasis lichenoides chronica presenting in skin of color

A 40-year-old male with a history of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) 15 years prior presented to a dermatology clinic in February 2023 with occasional red scaly papules that became hypopigmented macules over time. He denied any cutaneous symptoms and gross review of systems was negative. A physical examination, including Wood’s lamp evaluation, showed several hypopigmented macules and patches on his back and thighs. Read more