Oct. 2, 2023Monday professional developmentresidencyresidency training Best foot forward Professionalism in residency: Managing interpersonal relationships during this journey While professionalism and relationship-building are both important during the medical school years, postgraduate training presents a more significant opportunity to apply and develop these skills in the real-world setting. Resident Notebook By David O. Shumway, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday medical educationprofessional development Ask a leader How important are extracurriculars in med school? Our advice columnist answers a DO’s question about preparing a professional bio and a student’s question about extracurricular activities. Ask Dr. Balentine By Jerry Balentine, DO
Sept. 17, 2015Thursday advocacyosteopathic medicineprofessional development Get involved Top 4 issues facing the osteopathic profession—and actions to take These are the profession’s most pressing affairs right now, says AOA President John Becher, DO, who offers tips on how DOs can make an impact.
Sept. 15, 2015Tuesday professional developmentvaccines Professional development Watch: Advisory committee recommends 4 vaccines for adolescents Do you know the latest recommendations on adolescent vaccines? You can learn them and earn CME via a new webcast.
Dec. 18, 2014Thursday professional developmenttechnologywork-life balance Be your best New Year’s resolutions: 10 life hacks to increase physician productivity Looking to work more efficiently in the office or at home? These life hacks can help you get started on an ultra-productive 2015.
Dec. 4, 2014Thursday professional developmentpsychiatrysports medicine Man with a plan Want to succeed in DO, MD worlds? A sports psychiatrist shares his story David Baron, DO, rose to prominence in the MD realm while retaining—and celebrating—his osteopathic heritage. Here’s what he did.
July 23, 2014Wednesday patient careprofessional development Tech Tips Video: What mobile apps help you practice better? “I can’t tell you how much apps and mobile devices have changed the way I practice medicine,” said Robert Hasty, DO.
June 2, 2014Monday medical schoolprofessional development Learning Curve Grads: DOs tell you a few things you probably didn’t learn in med school Because there is no way to learn everything a doctor needs to know during training, lifelong learning is a critical skill for physicians.
May 1, 2014Thursday premedprofessional development Beyond the Classroom Scribe? Lab tech? EMT? DO students point to great jobs for future physicians “Working in EMS first is a great way to see if you like patient care,” says Whitney Hopkins, OMS I, of her decade-long EMS career.
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.