What I learned about being a patient after finding my own cancer in ultrasound class In my experience, the responsibility of being a medical student pales in comparison to the profound burden that comes with being a patient with thyroid cancer. Sally Rohan, OMS III
After Hours Arpit Kaur Danewaila, OMS III The lost third space: Rediscovering community and connection in modern society As third spaces—our essential hubs of community—shrink in number across the country, the losses negatively impact patient well-being and public health.
The DO Book Club Tim Barreiro, DO The DO Book Club, Nov. 2024: ‘Night Watch’ Tim Barreiro, DO, reviews this engrossing and thought-provoking historical read about ConaLee and her mother as they become institutionalized in an asylum shortly after the Civil War.
Meet Your Match David O. Shumway, DO Your guide to navigating the military match The Joint Services Graduate Medical Education Selection Board (JSGMESB) results are the single most important determinant of your immediate future as a military medical student.
Meet Your Match Tristan Hazebrook, DO Residency interview tips from faculty and newly matched DOs Residency interviews require more than just strong qualifications. Recently matched DOs offer their best interview tips, which cover building connections, staying authentic and embracing the unexpected.
OMS Life Chayston Brown, OMS II The joys of primary care Chayston Brown, OMS II, talked with two DOs in primary care about the benefits of the primary care specialties. They discussed longitudinal relationships with patients, the chance to provide preventive care and more.
Meet Your Match Stephanie Lee, DO, MS How these DOs matched into their top-choice programs Three DOs share the winning formula that helped them match into their No. 1 program this year. They discuss overcoming obstacles, audition rotations, interviews and more.
Treats for DOs Top holiday gifts for physicians and med students in 2024 Jeanne Sandella, DO, put together her top gift ideas for DOs, with suggestions for every kind of DO in your life, including foodies, travelers and gamers.
Research news DOs vs. MDs: Do patient outcomes favor a side? A recent JAMA study explored patient outcomes following surgical procedures provided by DO and MD surgeons.
Finding hope Addiction in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and the real world: Insights for physicians At OMED24, two experts explored how J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” mirrors real-life battles with addiction, while offering insights into empathy, recovery and the healing power of narrative medicine.
News in brief Osteopathic profession drives wellness initiatives, advocacy wins, physician empowerment Recent advancements in the field of osteopathic medicine foster wellness, advocacy and resilience, including a newsletter and an upcoming webinar on physician empowerment and healing.
News in brief ACOOG and AOBOG win 2025 award for outstanding educational collaboration The award recognizes individuals and/or organizations for working collaboratively with others on an educational endeavor that embodies the spirit of advancing the field of continuing education in the health professions.
News in brief AOBS and ABS collaborate on metabolic and bariatric surgery exam Beginning next year, AOBS-certified surgeons will be able to achieve a designation recognizing their dedication to caring for patients with obesity.
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.