
Prevalence of pelvic examinations on anesthetized patients without informed consent
The pelvic examination is a fundamental tool for the evaluation and diagnosis of women’s health conditions and an important skill for all medical students to
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The Broward County Osteopathic Medical Association is a divisional society of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. The mission is to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine.
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We start this term with many challenges to our profession and community far unlike from our past. As challenging as it may be, it is an honor and a privilege to serve our colleagues as the president of BCOMA.
As physicians, we have always put forth the benefits of others and our community first, hence furthermore the current pandemic only continues this legacy. However, this endeavor has always been met with challenges, from the capacity to practice our art, or financial and other regulatory issue. Yet, we have been a resilient, and creative force that has continued to evolve to maintain our goals and mutual service to our community.
This passion and drive will continue to help us find opportunities and creativity during the current challenging times of covid19 and other unrest’s that is at our nations forefront’s. Together, we will surpass and even enhance our profession through knowledge, collaboration, inclusivity, and a vision to create a better organization for our members and community. The current pandemic only highlights our capacity to unite, get involved, contribute, and empower our peers and community. I assure you that this too will pass, and I am confident our persistence and perseverance will elevate all of us.
I thank all of you for the selfless contributions you have and continued to make in this endeavor and look forward to hearing from you.
Kayvan Amini, DO FACC
President, BCOMA
Our physicians evaluate patients as complete and integrated human beings, fully considering the health of body, mind, and spirit.
The pelvic examination is a fundamental tool for the evaluation and diagnosis of women’s health conditions and an important skill for all medical students to
The AOIA Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Steering Committee serves to shape how digital technologies will enhance—rather than replace—osteopathic principles. Self-nominations are open from March 31
Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a unique skill set consisting of physical manipulations that treat the neuromusculoskeletal system. Although OMM can improve patient outcomes such
When many of us think about vaccines, images of children lining up for the first doses of the polio vaccine may pop into your head.
Runners often experience acute/chronic pain due to pre-existing structural somatic dysfunction and/or acquired various overuse injuries of the lower extremity, specifically affecting the ligaments, tendons,
As Match season 2025 wraps up this year on March 21, students and DOs who are participating in this year’s National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
CHICAGO—Breaking a new record for osteopathic residency placements on Match Day, a total of 8,049 osteopathic (DO) medical students and graduates matched into postgraduate year
Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), has dedicated his career to advancing osteopathic medicine. A graduate of A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM),
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has diverse applications across various clinical specialties, serving as an adjunct to clinical findings and as a tool for increasing the quality