Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday Black History Monthfamily medicinewomen in medicine Empowering medicine Black History Month: Early-career DO shares insights on underrepresentation and injustice in medicine After becoming one of the youngest Black women to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, Ashley R. Peterson, DO, joined a professional team that focuses on value-based care for underserved patients. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Jan. 30, 2024Tuesday diversity in medicineNWPDwomen in medicine National Women Physicians Day The sacrifices women physicians make: Balancing a medical career and family The idea that women should be able to do it all—have a career and also be the perfect mom and wife—was prevalent in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. It’s an expectation that my generation, Gen X, grew up with. Diversity in Medicine By Shannon Jimenez, DO
Dec. 1, 2023Friday women in medicine Pop culture Reflections on the ‘Barbie’ movie and its impact on women in medicine I went to see the movie because I thought it would be fun and it got good reviews. But wow, did it strike a chord with me. What's Trending By Jeanne Rupert, DO
Oct. 2, 2023Monday medical schoolparentingwomen in medicine Parenting Being a mom in med school: How I make it work As a second-year medical student and mother of two children under 3 years old, I wanted to share what has helped me on this journey. OMS Life By Mary Horban, OMS II
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicessocial mediawomen in medicine Advocacy The intersection of social media, social justice and medicine During Black History Month, we are highlighting impactful Black physician and medical student voices on social media platforms. What's Trending By Hala Sabry, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday aoa leadershipNWPDwomen in medicine Recognizing women in medicine Q&A: How the house of medicine can better support female physicians For National Women Physicians Day, The DO talks with Sonia Rivera-Martinez, DO, about her experience as a woman in medicine.
Sept. 24, 2019Tuesday female physiciansgender equalityresearchstudentswomen in medicinewomen scientists Women in Medicine Correcting Wikipedia’s bias against women scientists One medical student is making sure women scientists will not be forgotten—one Wikipedia article at a time.
Feb. 5, 2018Monday gender equalityNational Women Physicians Daywomen in medicine Commentary Beyond National Women Physicians Day: Women in medicine rising In light of recent women’s social movements, women physicians are finding their voices as well, says Roozehra Khan, DO.
Jan. 30, 2018Tuesday women in medicine Celebrate Women 10 stories about women in medicine: National Women Physicians Day, Feb. 3. Read The DO’s most inspiring stories about the strides female doctors are making in medicine.
Dec. 11, 2017Monday osteopathic historywomen in medicine News in brief PBS documentary about women in osteopathic medicine wins regional Emmy The award-winning documentary, “The Feminine Touch: The Struggle for Equality in Medicine,” is available for streaming online.