Osteopathic medicine in the United States
View article: Treatment Preferences by Disease Severity in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Treatment Preferences by Disease Severity in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Treatment Preferences by Disease Severity in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Ursula Biba, BS1,2, Katherine Sanchez, BS2,3, Samantha Gregoire, BS2,4, Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD5,6, Monique Waldman,…
View article: Treatment Preferences by Disease Severity in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Treatment Preferences by Disease Severity in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Treatment Preferences by Disease Severity in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Ursula Biba, BS1,2, Katherine Sanchez, BS2,3, Samantha Gregoire, BS2,4, Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD5,6, Monique Waldman,…
View article: Corrigendum to “Exploring scholarship in osteopathic education: A qualitative study of faculty perspectives at a United Kingdon institution” [Int. J. Osteopath. Med. 57 100776 (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2025.100776]
Corrigendum to “Exploring scholarship in osteopathic education: A qualitative study of faculty perspectives at a United Kingdon institution” [Int. J. Osteopath. Med. 57 100776 (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2025.100776] Open
View article: Elevating Education: The Transformative Power of Student-LedMedical Journals
Elevating Education: The Transformative Power of Student-LedMedical Journals Open
Elevating Education: The Transformative Power of Student-Led Medical Journals Risha Mehta, OMS-III1, Alexa R. Neff, MS, OMS-III1, Jillian C. Niceley, OMS-IV1, Chelsea A. Moore, OMS-IV1, Robyn K. Fuchs, PhD1 1Division of Biomedical Sciences…
View article: Osteopathic Diagnoses and Treatments Amongst United States Trauma Patients
Osteopathic Diagnoses and Treatments Amongst United States Trauma Patients Open
Title Osteopathic Diagnoses and Treatments Among United States Trauma Patients Authors: Hanna Harris Aviya Distefano Kaitlin M Bowers, DO Dhimitri A Nikolla, DO, MS Affiliations: Department of Emergency Medicine, Jerry M. Wallace School of…
View article: Determining the Correlation Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Imposter Phenomenon (IP) Experienced in Medical Students from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Determining the Correlation Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Imposter Phenomenon (IP) Experienced in Medical Students from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Open
Background Imposter Phenomenon (IP) is the experience of self-doubt in one’s own abilities and failure to internalize success despite achievements. Originally described by Suzanne Imes and Pauline Rose Clance as they observed successful wo…
View article: Assessing the Perceptions of Osteopathic Medical Students’ beliefs since Transitions in the USMLE step 1 and COMLEX level 1 examinations to Pass/Fail
Assessing the Perceptions of Osteopathic Medical Students’ beliefs since Transitions in the USMLE step 1 and COMLEX level 1 examinations to Pass/Fail Open
Assessing the Perceptions of Osteopathic Medical Students’ beliefs since Transitions in the USMLE step 1 and COMLEX level 1 examinations to Pass/Fail Student Author: Milo Taylor Mentor: Robert Goldsteen Objective: since the transition of t…
View article: Sex Disparities in Medicare Reimbursement, Case Volume and Practice Characteristics Among Cervical Spine Surgeons in the United States
Sex Disparities in Medicare Reimbursement, Case Volume and Practice Characteristics Among Cervical Spine Surgeons in the United States Open
Background: Medical schools have equal representation of men and women, yet surgical specialties, like orthopaedics and neurosurgery, have far less women. Addressing sex disparities among spine surgeons may promote more effective spine car…
View article: Screening Colonoscopy/Cologuard Reinforced by Effective Education and Nurture (SCREEN)
Screening Colonoscopy/Cologuard Reinforced by Effective Education and Nurture (SCREEN) Open
TITLE Screening Colonoscopy/Cologuard Reinforced by Effective Education and Nurture (SCREEN) AUTHOR Chelsea Boykov, DO AFFILIATIONS Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority Family Medicine Residency PURPOSE Native American populations expe…
View article: A proven template for providing streamlined, scalable, cost-effective clinical research opportunities in osteopathic medical schools
A proven template for providing streamlined, scalable, cost-effective clinical research opportunities in osteopathic medical schools Open
Context In an era in which clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the resume of medical students attempting to match into a residency, the creation of sustainable and effective research op…
View article: Integrating a Microbiology Laboratory Improves the Attitudes and Performance of First-Year Osteopathic Medical Students
Integrating a Microbiology Laboratory Improves the Attitudes and Performance of First-Year Osteopathic Medical Students Open
Microbiology is a vital component of preclinical education for allopathic and osteopathic medical schools. However, many medical students did not complete a microbiology course in previous undergraduate or graduate programs, making this th…
View article: Clinical Reasoning and Practices in the Osteopathic Management of Visceral Disorders: A Grounded Theory Study in the Italian Context.
Clinical Reasoning and Practices in the Osteopathic Management of Visceral Disorders: A Grounded Theory Study in the Italian Context. Open
The study highlights substantial fragmentation in Italian visceral osteopathic practice, echoing challenges across Europe. Promoting a shift towards critical thinking, evidence-based models, shared terminology, and interprofessional integr…
View article: Effect of Peer Mentorship on Osteopathic Medical Student Outcomes
Effect of Peer Mentorship on Osteopathic Medical Student Outcomes Open
Medical students are expected to quickly acclimate to the rigorous pre-clinical coursework of the first and second years, before proceeding to their clinical rotations in the third and fourth years. This can be daunting, overwhelming, and …
View article: Exam Sequence and Timing as Predictors of COMLEX-USA and USMLE Performance in Osteopathic Medical Students
Exam Sequence and Timing as Predictors of COMLEX-USA and USMLE Performance in Osteopathic Medical Students Open
Strategic scheduling of exams may enhance performance on both the COMLEX-USA and USMLE examinations, particularly for lower-performing students. However, individual factors should be considered when implementing these strategies. These fin…
View article: The effectiveness of training student physicians in culturally sensitive patient care using an interprofessional culturally competent curriculum
The effectiveness of training student physicians in culturally sensitive patient care using an interprofessional culturally competent curriculum Open
Context As patient populations become increasingly diverse, the need for training and education in providing culturally competent care among student physicians, and Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences …
View article: Academic Entitlement in Osteopathic Medical Students
Academic Entitlement in Osteopathic Medical Students Open
View article: The impact of a summer research internship program on research engagement of osteopathic medical students
The impact of a summer research internship program on research engagement of osteopathic medical students Open
Context Research plays a critical role in the medical field, driving progress and shaping clinical guidelines. It has become particularly significant in the residency application process due to the advent of “pass or fail” scoring for Step…
View article: Development of a national osteopathic Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN): the NCOR Research Network
Development of a national osteopathic Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN): the NCOR Research Network Open
View article: Exploring the Characteristics and Competencies of Successful Osteopathic Medical Students on General Surgery Clerkship
Exploring the Characteristics and Competencies of Successful Osteopathic Medical Students on General Surgery Clerkship Open
View article: Synergizing One Health with osteopathic medicine: toward a unified health approach (‘One HealthOM’)
Synergizing One Health with osteopathic medicine: toward a unified health approach (‘One HealthOM’) Open
The intersection of One Health—a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach addressing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health—and osteopathic medicine, which emphasizes holistic and preventive care, offers a promi…
View article: Reliability and Sources of Variation of Preclinical OSCEs at a Large US Osteopathic Medical School
Reliability and Sources of Variation of Preclinical OSCEs at a Large US Osteopathic Medical School Open
The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is a well-established tool for assessing clinical skills, providing reliability, validity, and generalizability for high-stakes examinations. Des Moines University College of Osteopathic…
View article: Race, ethnicity, and gender discrepancies between allopathic and osteopathic otolaryngology trainees from 2015 to 2023
Race, ethnicity, and gender discrepancies between allopathic and osteopathic otolaryngology trainees from 2015 to 2023 Open
Context Existing studies have analyzed gender and race representation among otolaryngology - head and neck surgery (OHNS) applicants and residents in the United States. Further analysis by graduate medical degree type does not currently ex…
View article: Osteopathic Representation in Orthopaedic Literature: A 25-Year Analysis of Publication Trends of Former AOA Residency Programs and Osteopathic Medical Schools
Osteopathic Representation in Orthopaedic Literature: A 25-Year Analysis of Publication Trends of Former AOA Residency Programs and Osteopathic Medical Schools Open
Background: Orthopaedic surgery remains one of the most competitive specialties. Osteopathic candidates have recently matched at lower rates than allopathic students. One disparity that may exist is research, which has become a critical co…
View article: Enabling Exploration: Examining the Availability and Adequacy of Conference Funding for Medical Students
Enabling Exploration: Examining the Availability and Adequacy of Conference Funding for Medical Students Open
Background: Due to limited funding available for students to attend conferences, we performed a comprehensive review of publicly provided information regarding medical school funding for academic conferences and surveyed medical students t…
View article: Geographical distribution and match trends of osteopathic residents in otolaryngology residency programs: a cross-sectional analysis
Geographical distribution and match trends of osteopathic residents in otolaryngology residency programs: a cross-sectional analysis Open
Context Following the implementation of the Single Accreditation System (SAS) in 2020, the integration of osteopathic and allopathic residency programs has reshaped access to surgical specialties. Despite these efforts, osteopathic medical…
View article: Personal brand of an osteopathic doctor as a promotion strategy in the market of medical services
Personal brand of an osteopathic doctor as a promotion strategy in the market of medical services Open
View article: Placebo use and participant blinding in osteopathic clinical studies
Placebo use and participant blinding in osteopathic clinical studies Open
Currently, Russia continues to actively integrate osteopathy into the scientific framework, which includes adherence to evidence-based medicine principles. The gold standard for confirming the efficacy of therapeutic interventions is doubl…
View article: A cross-sectional analysis of pathology exposure across COCA-accredited osteopathic medical schools: Gaps and opportunities in pathology undergraduate medical education
A cross-sectional analysis of pathology exposure across COCA-accredited osteopathic medical schools: Gaps and opportunities in pathology undergraduate medical education Open
Osteopathic medical schools emphasize a holistic approach to patient care, integrating Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) with traditional medical education. Unlike allopathic (MD) programs, which focus heavily on biomedical sciences…
View article: Scholar 12 longitudinal outcomes: osteopathic research development application to facilitate scholarly activity during the pandemic and beyond
Scholar 12 longitudinal outcomes: osteopathic research development application to facilitate scholarly activity during the pandemic and beyond Open
Context The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated a rapid transformation in medical education and research. Online learning became the standard to supplement in-person training and maintain accreditation requirements. S…
View article: There Is Increasing Osteopathic Representation Among Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Applicants, in Addition to Increasing Match Rates, Whereas the Number of Female Applicants Remains Disproportionately Lower Than the Number of Women in Residency Programs
There Is Increasing Osteopathic Representation Among Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Applicants, in Addition to Increasing Match Rates, Whereas the Number of Female Applicants Remains Disproportionately Lower Than the Number of Women in Residency Programs Open
Understanding trends in gender and degree type among applicants to sports medicine fellowships, as well as their impact on match outcomes, may help identify potential disparities and inform strategies to promote equity and diversity in the…