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Examining differences in trends in the orthopedic surgery match for osteopathic and allopathic medical graduates after the transition to single accreditation

Robert S. Wood, DO; and Jacqueline Krumrey, MD
This paper examines the differences in the trends in orthopedic surgery match rates for DO vs. MD applicants since the single accreditation merger transition began in 2015.
J Osteopath Med; 124(7): 291-297

A validity study of COMLEX-USA Level 3 with the new test design

Xia Mao, PhD; John R. Boulet, PhD; Jeanne M. Sandella, DO; Michael F. Oliverio, DO; and Larissa Smith, PhD
The purpose of this investigation is to provide additional evidence to support the validity of COMLEX-USA Level 3 scores and associated pass/fail decisions.
J Osteopath Med; 124(6): 257-265

Prevalence and quality of medical Spanish education in US osteopathic medical schools: a national survey

Kally Dey, BA; Sinibaldo Romero Arocha, BS; Yoon Soo Park, PhD; and Pilar Ortega, MD, MGM
The objectives of this study are to describe the medical Spanish educational landscape at US osteopathic schools and evaluate program adherence to previously established basic standards.
J Osteopath Med; 124(6): 249-255

A superficial dissection approach to the sphenopalatine (pterygopalatine) ganglion to emphasize osteopathic clinical relevance

Olivia C. Matz, MSA; Laura J. Rudberg-Post, BA; Hannah C. Gustafson, MSA, MSBS; and Donald G. Matz, PhD
In this Clinical Practice article, the authors discuss that cadaveric dissection with a superficial to deep approach to the sphenopalatine (pterygopalatine) ganglion has the ability to allow medical students and physicians to better understand the three-dimensional location and osteopathic clinical relevance of this ganglion.
J Osteopath Med; 124(4): 147-152

Perception of opioids among medical students: unveiling the complexities and implications

Samuel Borgemenke, BS; Nicholas Durstock, BS; Lori DeShetler, PhD; Coral Matus, MD, FAAFP; and Elizabeth A. Beverly, PhD
This study aims to explore the beliefs, experiences, and perceived impact of opioids among medical students at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences.
J Osteopath Med; 124(5): 195-203

Diversity in osteopathic medical school admissions and the COMPASS program: an update

Nadege Dady, EdD; Steven Toplan, MS; Jeffrey Gardere, PhD; Robin Moore, DO; Lorreen Agandi, MS; Ulcha Fergie Ulysse, MS; Aida Aminpour, BA; McKensie Gelvin, BS; Jemima Akinsanya, DO; and Kenneth Steier, DO, MBA, MPH, MHA, MGH
In this Commentary, the authors provide an analysis of the data collected from 8 years of conducting URiM candidate recruitment and organizing welcoming social events.
J Osteopath Med; 124(5): 205-212

The impact of emergency medicine residents on clinical productivity

Michael Pallaci, DO; Nick Jouriles, MD; Amanda dos Santos, MD; Jordan Miller, DO; M. David Gothard, MS; and David C. Seaberg, MD
The objective of this study is to measure the influence of emergency medicine residents on the clinical productivity of attending emergency physicians.
J Osteopath Med; 124(4): 141-145

Expansion of osteopathic medicine practitioner education on substance use disorders

Joanna Petrides, PsyD, MBS; Stuti Jha, PhD; Alexander Kowalski, DO; Suzanna Hosein, DO, MS; Philip B. Collins, DO; and Joshua Coren, DO
The goal of this study was to expand the education of osteopathic medical students and primary care residents in substance use disorders (SUDs) and measure the effect that education had on the attitudes and knowledge of student and residents about SUDs.
J Osteopath Med; 124(3): 115-119

Teaching ultrasound in osteopathic medical schools

Yuriy Slyvka, MD, PhD; and Jennifer L. Gwilym, DO
This study was designed to evaluate the current status of ultrasound teaching in colleges of osteopathic medicine with an emphasis on the inclusion of the ultrasound in osteopathic manipulative medicine training.
J Osteopath Med; 124(3): 107-113

An analysis of osteopathic medical students applying to surgical residencies following transition to a single graduate medical education accreditation system

Tyler K. Williamson, DO; Victor H. Martinez, BS; Desiree E. Ojo, MPH; Christian B. Allen, BS; Roberto Fernandez, BS; Jason Larson, BS; Martin Timoney, PhD; and Julieanne P. Sees, DO, MBA, FAOAO, FAOA, FAAOS
The goal of this study is to analyze the match outcomes and characteristics of osteopathic applicants applying to surgical specialties following the ACGME transition.
J Osteopath Med; 124(2): 51-59