Ethical considerations regarding AI use in healthcare: How much is too much? AI has become ubiquitous in healthcare. Curtiss Johnson, DO, discusses the pros and cons of AI use in the medical setting and how it may evolve going forward. Curtiss Johnson, DO
Burnout Sneha Karthikeyan, OMS III National Physician Suicide Awareness Day: Turning awareness into action More organizations are recognizing the need for longitudinal mental health resources for clinicians and health care systems.
The DO Book Club Stephanie Lee, DO, MS The DO Book Club, Sept. 2025: ‘Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy’ Sarah Ban Breathnach’s book is composed of 366 essays about exploring your life and journey through creative expression, contemplation and self-directed action.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN 6 DOs, 1 amazing story: After escaping Vietnam in the ’70s, this family embraced osteopathic medicine Huy Nguyen, DO, FACOS, shares how his refugee family became a powerhouse of six DOs dedicated to whole-person care.
After Hours Jeanne Sandella, DO Where healing meets heat: New AOA president shares how he became a grill master From the clinic to the smokehouse, AOA President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D. FACN, brings his passion for healing and connection to both patients and the pit.
DOs to Know Angel Green, DO ER meets IRL: How one DO is making medicine more human Owais Durrani, DO, blends emergency medicine with advocacy, policy and media to make health care more patient-centered and accessible.
OMS Life Chayston Brown, OMS III Remembering your ‘why’ in medicine during the preclinical years of medical school Medical students share how they stay connected to their purpose in medicine during a time when they have little direct patient contact.
OMS Life William Rinaldi, DO Making the move from the second to third year of medical school Laura Frackiewicz, OMS IV, shares how she approached studying for COMLEX and scheduling and prepping for rotations.
Personal well-being Physicians and mental health: We’re making progress, but there’s still work to be done As the medical profession prepares to observe National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on Sept. 17, The DO examines a recent report on physicians and suicide.
Money moves Physicians share where they are investing their money—and what gives them the best returns New Medscape report reveals the most popular investment vehicles among physicians and provides additional insights into how doctors approach investing.
In the limelight Catching up with the most-followed doctor on social media Mikhail “Dr. Mike” Varshavski, DO, provides updates on his fight against medical misinformation, his efforts to fund scholarships for students and an exciting new project on the horizon.
News in brief AOA President makes homemade biscuits and shares details about OMED25 AOA President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, is looking forward to OMED25, Sept. 25-28 in Nashville, Tennessee, not only to connect with the osteopathic medical community, but also to enjoy the wonderful food in Music City.
Updates in the osteopathic medical profession Osteopathic medicine featured in Verywell Health; Ray L. Morrison, DO, recognized by ACOS A national publication has highlighted osteopathic medicine’s distinction and growing role in modern healthcare, and Ray L. Morrison, DO, was recognized by the ACOS for his outstanding leadership.
Patient care news Leading physician organizations say turmoil at the CDC puts lives at risk "We need the CDC and other federal public health agencies to make decisions based on the best-available scientific evidence, guided by qualified experts in these fields and supported by the resources they need," the statement reads.
Standing out Weighing your options: Should you pursue a research year? Are you wondering how to stand out amongst your peers when applying for a competitive residency? Consider taking a research year.
Working toward the Match How important is research to match into your specialty? The NRMP data shows that students who have published articles in peer-reviewed journals have a higher chance of matching into a surgical residency program.
Creating your own path How this DO matched into an academic research-integrated general surgery residency program Brittany Cuff, DO, shares information about research-integrated general surgery programs and her path to a seven-year residency program at Penn State.
Medical research How to conduct research as a medical student This article will address how to conduct research as a medical student, including details on different types of research, how to go about constructing an idea and other practical advice.