Voices

Back Nine

Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA

Denouement: How life evolves after you retire from medicine

In his final Back Nine column, Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, reflects on his retirement thus far, shares what he's learned and what's up next.

Advocacy

Cassandra Holub, OMS IV

My DO Day 2025 experience: Advocating for Medicare physician payments, THCGME and Medicaid access

"Each DO Day is unique, and it is always exciting to see the theme of each year unfold," writes Cassandra Holub, OMS IV.

The DO Book Club

Tim Barreiro, DO

The DO Book Club, May 2025: ‘Life in the Balance: A Physician’s Memoir of Life, Love and Loss with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia’

Tim Barreiro, DO, breaks down this touching memoir that invites clinicians to reconnect with the fundamental humanism of the healing arts.

After Hours

Kiley Flynn, OMS III

Diving into the science of cold plunges: Is it worth the icy dip?

Kiley Flynn, OMS III, breaks down the most commonly asked questions related to cold plunges and also shares her own experiences.

DOs to Know

Angel Green, DO

This DO student started med school at age 50. Now, she’s sharing her journey on Instagram and TikTok

"Med-fluencer" Jen Reinmuth Birch, OMS III, is inspiring nontraditional students nationwide by showing them that it's never too late to follow your dreams.

OMS Life

William Rinaldi, DO

Preparing for the transition from third to fourth year of med school

William Rinaldi, DO, an emergency medicine resident, shares his best tips for studying for COMLEX, scheduling rotations and preparing for rotations.

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Quotable

"Our medical careers have told the story. Our job now is to weave together what it all meant."

Focus The benefits of pursuing research

DOs and medical students explain how research has helped guide them, and what to look for.