August 2008
Cover article
Learning to fly: Class of 2008 takes wing
This spring, more than 3,300 graduates received DO degrees from 22 schools across the country.
Other features
Vegas, baby! On the town with the in the know
Las Vegas-area DOs and osteopathic medical students map out free amusements, daytime diversions, cool night spots, fun shows and favorite restaurants for their visiting colleagues.
I, Robot: Future of medical education descends on Iowa
The six life-sized, computer-controlled human simulator mannequins at DMU-COM can be programmed to replicate a variety of clinical scenarios, from anaphylactic shock to bee stings to deep vein thrombosis.
Departments
Newsbriefs—Congress overrides veto of Medicare bill
On July 15, the US Congress overrode the veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, halting the 10.6% cut to Medicare physician payments.
President’s Voice—Enhancing OGME opportunities
AOA President Carlo J. DiMarco, DO, outlines the goals of his presidency.
Executive Director’s Desk—Get to know AOA President Carlo J. DiMarco, DO
AOA Executive Director John B. Crosby, JD, introduces the AOA’s 2007-08 president, Carlo J. DiMarco, DO.
To the Point—It’s all in how you say it
"If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?" muses Arnold Melnick, DO, in a column about the vagaries of the English language.
OMS Spotlight—Remote chance: Medical mission targets rural underserved
Thirty LMU-DCOM students and eight faculty members provided care to hundreds during a free medical clinic in May in Harrogate, Tenn.