April 24, 2014Thursday educationprofessional development Head of the class Knowledge is power: An extra degree often pays off, DOs say Looking to add more initials to your name? DOs share their advice on earning MBAs, MPHs and JDs.
April 23, 2014Wednesday fitnesstriathlon Journey of 140.6 miles I am Ironman: How I finished a 140.6-mile race during med school “Ironman, just like medical school, has taught me that each day, I am capable of more than I imagine,” writes Lindsay Ercole, OMS I.
April 21, 2014Monday Hero Next Doorosteopathic history Century of Progress Hero Next Door: California DO calls it a career at age 101 Doran A. Farnum, DO, ended a 78-year career last fall without much fanfare. “Doran is a quiet, soft-spoken, very sweet man,” a colleague says.
April 4, 2014Friday medical schoolpremed What is a DO? Mythbusters: Educating prehealth advisers on osteopathic medicine Was your prehealth adviser knowledgeable about DOs? Here’s what the profession is doing to raise awareness.
April 3, 2014Thursday chronic disease managementdiabetespatient care Managing Diabetes DOs share advice on managing patients with diabetes mellitus “The distinction between type 1 and type 2 is very much blurring, which is across-the-board confusing to physicians and patients,” DO says.
April 3, 2014Thursday hobbieswork-life balance Expanding horizons Beyond the stethoscope: DOs, students excel in nonmedical pursuits Medicine attracts goal-oriented individuals who pursue their careers with gusto. Some DOs apply equal fervor to their avocations.
April 3, 2014Thursday medical schoolpremed Looking into the future National ShaDO Week: Schooling premeds on osteopathic medicine During National ShaDO Week later this month, premeds will shadow osteopathic medical students to learn more about the profession.
April 2, 2014Wednesday Hero Next Door Giving back Hero Next Door: Early interest in quality of life inspired med student Michael Erickson, OMS III, spent his youth caring for his ailing grandparents. The experience led him to pursue medicine.
April 2, 2014Wednesday DOCAREmedical missionsstudents Practicing abroad Mission possible: A brief how-to guide on medical missions Interested in medical mission trips but unsure of where to start or what to expect? A seasoned traveler shares her wisdom.
April 2, 2014Wednesday graduate medical educationpatient care Being prepared What does it mean to train practice-ready primary care physicians? Primary care residency program leaders have nuanced views on the meaning of the phrase practice-ready physicians.