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- 1AOA issues May 2026 accreditation decisions for osteopathic medical colleges●Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – May 2026
The American Osteopathic Association has announced its accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine for May 2026. The update matters to medical schools, prospective students and educators, as accreditation status determines whether institutions can operate and their graduates can be licensed. Specific colleges affected and the nature of each decision were not detailed in the announcement.
- 2'How Not to Die' author to keynote osteopathic medical conference▼‘How Not to Die’ author Michael Greger, MD, to give keynote talk on nutrition in medicine at OMED26
Physician and bestselling author Michael Greger, known for his book 'How Not to Die', will deliver a keynote address on nutrition in medicine at OMED26, the American Osteopathic Association's annual conference. The announcement highlights growing attention to nutrition's role in medical practice, with Greger's evidence-based advocacy for plant-based diets expected to feature prominently in his talk.
- 3Osteopathic medical colleges receive September 2026 accreditation decisions▼Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – September 2026
The American Osteopathic Association has issued its accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine covering September 2026. The decisions determine which osteopathic medical schools meet the association's standards and can continue training future physicians. People in medical education are watching these outcomes closely, as accreditation status affects students, faculty, and the supply of doctors entering the US healthcare workforce.
- 4Shortness of Breath: Anxiety or Lung Problem?▼Shortness of Breath: Anxiety or Lung Health Issue? We Break it Down
The American Lung Association has published guidance helping people distinguish between breathlessness caused by anxiety and shortness of breath linked to lung conditions. The breakdown explains warning signs that warrant medical attention, such as persistent or worsening symptoms, and when breathing difficulty is more likely tied to panic or stress. Health experts say confusion between the two is common and can delay diagnosis of underlying respiratory disease.
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The Association of American Medical Colleges has announced its 2026 AAMC Award winners, honoring individuals for contributions to medical education, research, and service. Details on specific recipients have not yet been made widely available, but the announcement is drawing attention from the academic medicine community, which follows these annual honors closely.
- 6Four must-haves for your child's home health kit▼Are you prepared? 4 must-haves for your child's home health kit
The American Medical Association is advising parents to stock four essential items in a home health kit for their children. The guidance encourages families to check their supplies and be ready to handle common childhood illnesses and minor injuries at home. The reminder fits into a broader push for household preparedness ahead of the season when colds, fevers and accidents become more frequent.
- 7Physician burnout declines, but challenges remain●Physician burnout is down. Here’s what’s working—and what isn’t.
The American Medical Association reports that physician burnout rates have declined, citing interventions that are proving effective in easing stress and workload for doctors. However, the organization cautions that serious problems persist, and not every effort to support physicians is working, leaving parts of the medical workforce still at risk.