Voices

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.

The latest

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.

Quotable

"Her essays for each day of the year focus on your spirituality being in union with your lifestyle. In a world where brute force, aggressiveness and physical power are applauded and rewarded, we must be reminded of our holistic nature of being human."

Focus The benefits of pursuing research

DOs and medical students explain how research has helped guide them, and what to look for.