Medical Education
Melissa L. Langhan, MD, MHS; Thuy L. Ngo, DO, MEd; Kenji Yamazaki, PhD; Jo-Ann O. Nesiama, MD; Lorenzo Pence, DO; and Sean O. Hogan, PhD
Concerns about differences in medical training between DO and MD students may lead to biases against DOs as applicants for entry into residency or fellowship programs. This study aimed to compare Milestone assessments across ACGME competencies of residents who attended US allopathic vs. osteopathic medical schools, hypothesizing that there would be no differences throughout residency.
Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain
Jessica R. Mitchell, MS; Seth Spicer, MS; Christopher Jones, BS; Matthew Anfuso, BS; Alexa Simonetti, MS; Taylor Carmichael, BS; Brandon Goodwin, DO; Morgan Blusewicz, DPT; and Ian Maitin, MD
Kinesiology tape (KT) is a common adjunct in the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), with the intention to alleviate pain and facilitate microcirculation by providing positional stimuli to the surrounding musculature. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to analyze the effectiveness of KT in pain reduction for individuals with PFPS.
Pediatrics
Adaeze OkoroAjuzie, MS; Rajvarun S. Grewal, BS; Matinder K. Dhillon, BS; and Julieanne P. Sees, DO
The pediatric surgical workforce in the United States faces increasing strain due to a limited supply of specialists, geographic maldistribution, and rising complexity in pediatric cases. This review analyzes current gaps in the pediatric surgical workforce and propose actionable solutions through an osteopathic lens, including the integration of osteopathic principles such as whole-person care, preventive health, and OMT.
