General
Gerard A. Baltazar, DO, FACOS, FACS, FCCM, OMT
The future of osteopathic institutions depends not on preserving traditional structures, but on adapting while clearly articulating the profession’s distinct value. Osteopathic medicine combines whole-person principles, prevention, and care tailored to individual patient needs. As these principles increasingly enter mainstream healthcare, osteopathic institutions must decide whether to lead that transformation or be left behind.
Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain
Brandon D. Rust, DO; Ambika Singh, BA; Matthew T. McKinley, MBA; Joseph Imler, BS; Mackenzie Elting, BS; Ryan Callahan, DO; Christopher L. Rennie, DO; and Leighann C. Krasney, DO, MPH
Team physicians play a critical role in professional sports, providing medical care for athletes under high-pressure conditions. These positions are highly competitive, influenced by previous affiliations, training pedigree, and institutional connections, with fellowship training increasingly essential. The objective of this study is to compare the training and demographic characteristics of DO and MD team physicians in professional sports leagues.
NMM/OMT
Peter Kondrashov, PhD; Mary Ying-Fang Wang, PhD; Tatyana Kondrashova, MD, PhD; Eduard Rasputkov, DO; Elsa M. Snider, MPH; Jacob Ayers, BS; Lydia Lundquist, BS; Spencer Newell, BS; Eric Palmer, BS; and Karen T. Snider
This study aims to develop a Doppler ultrasonography protocol to assess blood flow changes in the subclavian artery before and after osteopathic manipulative treatment that was intended to address musculoskeletal dysfunction associated with vascular thoracic outlet syndrome.
