Connecticut Osteopathic Medical Society

08/01/2019

“As health care and medicine rapidly change, so do the needs of our members,” says incoming AOA President Ronald Burns, DO, who plans to focus on enhancing the membership experience this year.

"As health care and medicine rapidly change, so do the needs of our members," says incoming AOA President Ronald Burns, DO.

07/19/2019

Making primary care the frontline defense against melanoma via dermatoscopy can mean earlier detection with fewer biopsies, according to a study in The JAOA.

Researchers say non-dermatologist physicians can make earlier and more accurate diagnoses of melanomas using a dermatoscope

07/18/2019

Physicians in their 40s and beyond often have a lot going on financially, including planning for retirement and paying down debt. Experts offer tips on making this time of your life as prosperous as possible.

If you’re a physician in your 40s and beyond who could use some fine-tuning to your financial plan, here are some things to consider.

07/17/2019

The percentage of U.S.-trained osteopathic and foreign-trained physicians matching into primary care roles has increased. In fact, 2019 marks the first year in which the percentage of osteopathic and foreign-trained doctors surpassed the percentage of U.S. trained medical doctors matching into primary care positions.

Fewer medical school graduates are choosing such a field, and that spells trouble as the boomer generation ages.

07/15/2019

Making the most of good reviews and managing the bad ones are two key ways physicians can maintain and build their online presence.

Making the most of good online reviews and managing the bad ones are two key ways physicians can maintain and build their web presence.

07/12/2019

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07/12/2019

My refusal to prescribe opioids to a drug-seeking patient led to a transformative journey—and a hug.

A physician's refusal to prescribe opioids to a drug-seeking patient leads to a transformative journey.

07/10/2019

Osteopathic legal advocacy stops flurry of demands to AOA board-certified physicians.

07/08/2019

While a small amount of bloating after eating is to be expected, it could be a sign of a problem if you’re downright uncomfortable, Bryan Tran, DO, tells Bustle.

If you have a few bizarre symptoms going on, and aren't able to pin down exactly what's causing them, you may want to consider poor gut health as a possible contributing factor. Because even though it seems like it should be responsible for…

06/26/2019

When medical errors occur, the first victim is the patient and the second victim is the health care provider. The emotional effects of second victim syndrome should not be understated.

06/25/2019

‘Currently, many people who could benefit from a daily HIV prevention pill are not taking one,’ says Dodson Thompson, DO, the AOA’s representative on the USPSTF.

'Currently, many people who could benefit from a daily HIV prevention pill are not taking one,' says Dodson Thompson, DO, the AOA's representative on the USPSTF.

06/20/2019

Letters of recommendation play a critical role in the match process. Here’s what you need to know.

A letter of recommendation plays a key part in the Match process for residency. Here's what you need to know.