Fewer physicians are pursuing emergency medicine A longtime EM attending physician and a former emergency department leader discuss the potential reasons for the lack of interest in EM and the future outlook for the specialty. Jerry Balentine, DO, and Joseph Leary, DO
Back Nine Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA Retiring from medicine: The pain of losing our mentors and role models It's sad when our respected mentors pass away. It is also an inevitable part of retirement. However, there are ways in which we can carry on our mentors' legacy.
Patient Perspectives Katie Arvia My journey to finding the right fit: What I learned when I searched for a physician and found my dream OB-GYN In The DO's newest column, digital content specialist Katie Arvia shares her experience finding the right OB-GYN: A DO who fully understood her needs.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, OMS IV What’s cooking? ‘TheChefDoc’ Colin Zhu, DO, serves up lifestyle and culinary medicine Combining his passions for health and wellness with nutrition, Colin Zhu, DO, uses a unique blend of lifestyle and culinary medicines to optimize his patients’ overall wellbeing.
OMS Life Kevin Seely, OMS IV Learning anatomy in med school: Is it still necessary to work with cadavers? Let's explore the pros and cons of using cadaveric anatomy labs versus prosections/virtual anatomy exclusively as the primary mode of instruction for first-year medical students.
Art of Medicine Joan Naidorf, DO Listening to our patients: The sounds of an emergency department Any emergency department physician can attest to the noisiness of the ED. Joan Naidorf, DO, shares a story of a memorable day when a few poignant sounds cut through the ED buzz to make a lasting impression on her.
Defending DOs AOA responds to ‘The View’ regarding misleading comments “Comments implying that DOs are not medical doctors could not be further from the truth,” reads the AOA response to producers of the show.
Crunching the numbers What residents are getting paid in 2023 Annual Medscape report reveals how residents feel about their earnings, what they prioritize when it comes to job satisfaction and how much compensation factors into their specialty choice.
Gift guide 11 great holiday gifts for doctors and med students in 2023 Whether you are shopping for someone else or searching for gift ideas for yourself to share with loved ones (or just treat yourself!), we hope these ideas can serve as inspiration for you.
Medical education To solve the problem of too few clinical rotation sites, leaders in medicine consider business solutions The shortage of preceptors and rotation sites, if not corrected, could create a full-blown crisis in health care.
Practicing medicine abroad US-trained DOs gain global recognition Medical regulatory boards of 47 countries pass resolution recognizing U.S.-trained DOs as equal to U.S.-trained MDs.
Physician payment Navigating the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule The AOA has prepared a detailed summary to help physicians prepare for changes that will take effect in 2024.
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.