March 2009
Cover article
Dawning of the next generation: New DOs bring fresh ideas, expectations to practice
Sometimes bristling against the habits of their predecessors, younger DOs are redefining what it means to be an osteopathic physician—in small ways and large.
Other features
Passion for learning: DOs further their education to the nth degree
Even with the demands of clinical practice and medical training, DOs and students find plenty of good reasons to pursue an additional advanced degree … or two or three.
Departments
Newsbriefs—Physician-driven Web resource debuts
The collaborative online medical encyclopedia Medpedia launches. In addition, the FSMB is looking for a DO or MD to serve as its president and CEO.
President’s Voice—Fighting scope of practice expansion of nonphysicians
In the early months of 2009, the AOA has been busy battling ever-increasing attempts by nonphysician clinicians, especially nurse practitioners, to expand their scopes of practice.
Executive Director’s Desk—More change we can believe in: A ‘home’ for every patient
The AOA is advancing the patient-centered medical home concept as a key component of healthcare reform.
To the Point—SOS in communication
Even experienced speakers sometimes slip up in giving speeches.
OMS Spotlight—Well past midlife, UNECOM student just getting started
A former Baptist minister, psychotherapist and ambulance driver, 57-year-old Patrick W. Conway, OMS II, of UNECOM embarks on his longtime dream to become a physician.
AOA at Work
In early March, the AOA Board of Trustees voted unanimously to oppose the UNTHSC’s decision to explore adding an allopathic medical program.