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.
Medicine in space NASA DO shares updates on AI in space James D. Polk, DO, discusses the exponential growth of the commercial space industry. He also notes that AI and other advancements are making staying healthy in space easier.
Physician to the President White House DO shares lessons learned, advice for a fulfilling career Kevin O’Connor, DO, recently spoke at OMED24, where he discussed his trajectory from the military to the White House and what he learned from the people who helped guide him along the way.
Fact or fiction Is the ER really any wilder during a full moon? DOs weigh in Stories of hectic nights in the emergency room during full moons are common, though hard evidence of a correlation "just isn't there."
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.
Osteopathic recognition 3 osteopathic organizations win 2024 Outstanding Affiliate Awards The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: Oct. 1, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
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.