Congratulations to Osteopathic Professional, Christine Monroe, DO!
At an Awards Luncheon on June 12, 2021 that celebrated the accomplishments of osteopathic medicine professionals. Sam Fillingane, DO discusses a highlight of the hybrid event, which was held both online and in person. Congratulations, Dr. Christine Munroe, DO of Eliot, ME! Dr. Munroe’s accomplishments…
School of Osteopathic Medicine Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Sam Fillingane wishes the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine a happy 50th birthday! Emerging from the pandemic, the School has stated that they are “poised for growth.” West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is on a mission to become better than ever. And in…
Scent detection dogs sniff out COVID-19
An article in the February 2021 edition of the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine has drawn an interesting conclusion. The recently published research suggests that there’s a unique connection between COVID-19 and scent detection dogs. Dogs trained scent detection have saved countless lives over the years. …
AOA and AMA Defend Reputation of DOs
Osteopathic Medicine Specialists (DOs), like Sam Fillingane, DO are among equal ranking with their MD colleagues and counterparts. However, a great deal of misrepresentation of Osteopathic Medicine Specialists has been circulating around. AOA and AMA are aiming to put a stop to that! According to…
Osteopathic Medicine School Goes Digital
This school year, from Kindergarten to PhD level, things are looking a little different due to COVID-19. William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine followed suit in the adjustments. The school bell is ringing differently across the nation for the Fall semester of 2020. This…
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine was just recently proposed. Now, the institution is kicking things off by recruiting its first-ever inaugural class of students. Here’s what Sam Fillingane, DO has to say about the update: Just recently, Noorda College proposed an Osteopathic Medicine focus. …
Virus poses great risks for those with autoimmune disorders
For individuals with autoimmune disorders, COVID-19 has been incredibly disruptive — even if they haven’t tested positive for the coronavirus. Sam Fillingane, DO explains why: Asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 (coronavirus) are putting the health of others at risk. The same can be said for those…