Therapy: A returning back to home I was drawn to the inner workings of the subconscious and wanted to understand why I was the way I was and how it would impact my relationship with the world around me. Stephanie Lee, OMS IV
What's Trending Alyssa Cole, DO The dangers of social media trends Without monitoring and moderation, viral trends on social media can pose significant threats to health and well-being.
The DO Distinction Brian Loveless, DO The current state of the osteopathic profession: An in-depth discussion with two veteran DOs, continued In his last column, Brian Loveless, DO, shared the first part of his interview with two DO leaders. This month, he shares the second part of that conversation.
The DO Book Club Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA The DO Book Club, May 2023: “Endurance,” “Practicing from the Heart” and “Uncaring” Perhaps if there is one quality that physicians would most benefit from it would be durability. We endure a lot to get where we are and to keep moving ahead, including much adversity along the way.
DOs to Know Julia Pignanelli, OMS III Insights from a rural OB-GYN: A Q&A with Tammie Koehler, DO Untraditional path to medicine leads to immeasurable rewards of running a successful women's clinic in rural Oklahoma.
Moving mountains Childcare during residency: Balancing two full-time jobs Medical residency and parenting are both full-time jobs. Learn about how some DOs manage both roles simultaneously.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: May 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Mental health matters A candid approach to improving resident and physician mental health Nearly 63% of physicians experienced burnout in 2021. This Mental Health Awareness Month, Alex Sher, OMS III, speaks to Harold Levine, DO, about EAPs and other resources to help improve physician mental health.
Improving well-being Physician and medical student mental health update: Has the situation improved as the pandemic comes to an end? After years of pandemic-related strain, physicians are finally experiencing some relief. Vania Manipod, DO, explores how physician and med student mental health has fared since the pandemic has eased.
The heart of health care Child abuse pediatrics: Who we are and where we are going Child protection teams experience emotional highs and lows each day on the job. Of course, this can be difficult, but these medical professionals are filling critical needs in medical care with every child they treat.
Professional updates Applications open for volunteer leadership positions, DO Day 2023 updates, new OMT designation available The AOA is now seeking volunteers for leadership positions, DO Day 2023 will take place this month and the AOA is now offering a new OMT designation.
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.