Board Spotlight: Jerry Gaston, DO
Jerry G. Gaston, DO, is a native Wichitan and a surgeon with Surgical Specialists P.A. in Wichita.
Five takeaways from my listening tour
As I’ve been settling into Wichita and traveling the great state of Kansas, I’ve been taking note of what you want in a community partner.
A kept promise: Exploring the legacy of the Riverside Health Foundation
In the 1950s, a group of osteopathic doctors agreed that if the hospital they started was sold, they’d use the profits to train more physicians. By partnering with Kansas Health Science Center, Riverside Health Foundation is keeping that pledge.
Addressing the physician crisis
The proposed Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (applicant status—seeking accreditation) will provide physicians needed in rural Kansas.
Understanding osteopathic medicine
Despite the rise in the popularity of osteopathic medicine, there remains some confusion as to what separates a DO from an MD
New study suggests med students be graded on empathy
Empathetic students become empathetic doctors, and empathetic doctors lead to better patient outcomes.