SCHOLAR + Podcast Series

Continue on our journey of exploring the Physician Philosopher with Dr. Robert Hostoffer, Dr. Michael Rowane and Professor Kenneth Palko as they discuss the practical applications of osteopathic philosophy.

Professor Ken Palko is back with Dr. Bob and Dr. Mike to recap previous discussions of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still, and the "Physician Philosopher" approach to becoming a better physician. Don't forget to look for Professor Palko's Physician Philosopher lecture on YouTube coming out soon!

Dr. Bob Hostoffer and Dr. Mike Rowane welcome back professor of philosophy, Ken Palko, to take a deeper dive into how to apply osteopathic philosophy to the daily practice of the osteopathic physician. Together they develop exciting new insights into what makes osteopathic medicine different from other medical disciplines. 

Professor Ken Palko is back with Dr. Hostoffer and Dr. Rowane for a deeper dive into understanding what Dr. AT Still wrote about in his book "The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy."   

Join Dr. Bob Hostoffer, Dr. Mike Rowane, and their guest, Notre Dame College Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ken Palko, as they explore the larger context of philosophical thought and how A.T. Still developed the philosophical tenets of Osteopathic Medicine.  

Today's discussion with Dr. Bob Hostoffer and Dr. Mike Rowane focuses on osteopathic philosophy in the context of family practice. The hosts invite Louis Leone, DO who is the program director for University Hospital's Regional Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program in Cleveland, Ohio to share his approaches to applying osteopathic philosophy toward patient care and training future physicians. 

Osteopathic physicians, Dr. Bob Hostoffer and Dr. Mike Rowane, explore the impact of osteopathic models and tenets in their work. They set the stage for interviewing other osteopathic physicians and how these models and tenets might be applied to a variety of medical disciplines.