The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2023-2024 The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care included 16 and 15 DO schools, respectively. Also, the lists of the medical schools producing the most graduates practicing in primary care, rural areas and underserved areas included many osteopathic medical schools. Undine Vallejos, DO
Art of Medicine Stephanie Lee, OMS IV Vulnerability: The path least taken I wanted to clarify to myself the superimposed meaning people were placing behind the word “care,” and why others can “care” for their whole lives and feel fulfillment from that while others feel the opposite.
Meet Your Match Nicholas Imperato, OMS IV Matching into your top choice: 8 OMS IVs share their stories and advice Nicholas Imperato, OMS IV, interviewed his med school colleagues to compile their best tips and their clever techniques for matching into their top-choice residency programs.
DOs to Know Julia Pignanelli, OMS III TikTok doc: How Muneeb Shah, DO, a.k.a ‘DermDoctor,’ became a top health influencer on social media TikTok star Muneeb Shah, DO, shares how he balances his busy dermatology career and his social media pursuits.
What's Trending Trevor Hogue, OMS II The doctor will video chat with you now: Perspectives on telehealth The idea that you can still reach and contact your physician without exposing the public to your contagious germs is appealing to many patients.
The Specialist Eugene Tryciecky, DO Requiem for a radiologist Eugene Tryciecky, DO, shares a thoughtful retrospection on his career as a radiologist, which spanned nearly four decades and saw innumerable medical advancements.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: June 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Updates in the DO profession WVSOM on PBS NewsHour, DO recalls meeting with King Charles III, AOA award nominations WVSOM was recently featured on an episode of PBS NewsHour focusing on rural medicine, John Licciardone, DO, worked alongside King Charles III to promote osteopathic medicine in the UK, and the AOA is now accepting nominations for MOTY and DEI Unification awards.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: AOA Past President Ronald A. Esper, DO Dr. Esper was an ardent supporter of LECOM and inspired 19 family members to become physicians.
A valuable opportunity The adventures of a sleepaway camp doctor James Burhop, DO, recalls his exciting (and rewarding) experience of volunteering as a youth camp physician at a sleepaway camp in coastal Virginia.
Money matters Taking control of your finances after graduating from med school Now is the time to start thinking about your loans and getting your finances in order while you spend the next few years learning how to be a doctor.
Specialty spotlight Radiation oncology unveiled: An insider’s guide to discovering a promising medical specialty Shauna Campbell, DO, shares a day in the life of a radiation oncologist, as well as insight into her training and the role radiation oncologists play in cancer care.
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.