Managing long-distance relationships in med school and beyond Experts share guidance on thriving in a long-distance relationship throughout medical school and training, including how to address jealousy. Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
OMS Life Brian Mason, DO Task failed successfully: How I turned my failed board exams into a triumphant residency Brian Mason, DO, shares his story of navigating COMLEX failures and how a past connection led to a match.
The DO Book Club Joan Naidorf, DO The DO Book Club, Oct. 2024: ‘The Autumn Ghost’ Hannah Wunsch, MD, tells the largely untold story of a deadly 1952 polio epidemic in Denmark that fostered the advent of modern-day intensive care medicine.
The Specialist M. Craig Moffett, DO Understanding the looming crisis in elderly care Demand for elderly care is rising, yet the health care system is already struggling to provide age-friendly services, care and facilities.
After Hours Corinna Muller, DO Pursuing creative hobbies as a physician: Advice from a musician DO Corinna Muller, DO, shares the story of how music traveled with her in life, how it took a backseat to medicine for a time and how she rediscovered the joy of playing music.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC Honoring a legacy: 5 key figures in the history of osteopathic medicine As we continue to celebrate the profession’s 150th anniversary, read about the man who started it all, influential international DOs, a DO with a successful political career and a legendary DO basketball coach.
Patient care Understanding the connection between ADHD and substance use disorder Pediatrician Jan Widerman, DO, discusses ADHD and SUD in children and adults and shares guidance on treatment and medication.
Diversity in medicine Reflections on the impact of the Latinx physician shortage in the US Lourdes G. Bahamonde, DO, discusses the importance of enrolling medical students of diverse backgrounds.
Recognition Honoring a champion of osteopathic medicine: A celebration of leadership and dedication AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, was honored with a prestigious award from Sigma Sigma Phi, the Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity.
News in brief Disaster readiness: Doctors can register their credentials with national platform Provider Bridge offers physicians the opportunity to join a comprehensive registry of health professionals so they are ready to provide care during emergencies.
News in brief DOs impacted by recent natural disasters can apply for disaster relief grants from AOF The one-time grants are available in the amounts of $150, $250 or $500, and practicing DOs and residents who are victims of a recent natural disaster are eligible to receive them.
Opportunity Applications open for editorial advisory board member positions with The DO for 2025 The DO is seeking DOs, residents and osteopathic medical students to serve on its volunteer advisory board.
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.