Plastic surgery residency, content creation, single mom-ing and more: How this DO juggles it all Danielle Ward, DO, shares how she came to be an osteopathic plastic surgery resident, social media star and single mother – and how she manages it all. Alex Sher, OMS III
Advocacy Alexis Cates, DO The extinct X-waiver: What every DO should know about the future of opioid use disorder management The X-waiver required practitioners to complete a training course and submit a notice of intent to the DEA and SAMHSA.
OMS Life Kevin Seely, OMS III 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.
The DO Book Club Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA The DO Book Club, March 2023: “STIFF,” “Cutting Out” and “ADHD: Quick & Easy Guide” In this humorously irreverent but never disrespectful work of creative nonfiction, Mary Roach dissects, if you will, the role cadavers have played throughout history.
The Specialist Brian Fiani, DO How to specialize in neurosurgery Brian Fiani, DO, a board certified Ivy League fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, shares the details that are essential to know before pursuing a neurosurgery specialty.
The Specialist Patrick Leary, DO The importance of primary care sports medicine in the treatment of sports injuries What we would like other physicians to know about primary care sports medicine.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: March 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Becoming who I am today A message to future doctors My dad taught me that laughter can be the best medicine, and in many ways, how to be the doctor I am today. Now, he will teach you.
Bridging the gaps Breaking DOwn barriers through advocacy Some pathology residency programs were requiring minimum COMLEX-USA scores with percentiles dramatically higher than those for USMLE. That has changed, thanks to intervention and advocacy.
Operation Nightingale scheme “Operation Nightingale” fraud scheme alert: Bogus nursing credentials sold to thousands of aspiring nurses It was recently discovered that a scheme, nicknamed "Operation Nightingale," offered aspiring nurses the opportunity to purchase fake nursing degree diplomas and transcripts.
Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month with these Black DO physicians The DO commemorates Black History Month with 16 biographies of influential Black DOs.
Advocacy and Leadership DO Day 2023 offers virtual and in-person opportunities, alongside NOM week Participate virtually April 15-16 and in Washington, D.C. April 19-20. Registration is now open.
Specialty soul-searching How to choose a medical specialty Family medicine or orthopedics? DOs share the steps you can take to determine which medical specialty suits you best.
Medicine of the mind How I Matched into neurology First-year neurology resident Corinna Fazzio, DO, shares her insights on what medical students seeking to match in this specialty can do to increase their chances for success.
Choices ahead Choosing the right medical specialty when you’re conflicted Selecting a specialty is one of the biggest decisions a future physician will make. Here are four tips to help med students navigate the process.
Becoming a surgeon How I matched into a general surgery residency First-year resident Jeffrey Baron, DO, shares the strategies that helped him land his spot.
Ready, set, match How I matched in plastic surgery Dreaming of a plastic surgery residency? Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Tony Weaver, DO, shares the strategies that helped him succeed.