Retiring from medicine: Knowing when it’s time to get out My colleagues often ask me how to tell if it's really time to retire. The answer is surprisingly simple. Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Resident Notebook Kawther Elsouri, OMS III Pros and cons of joining a labor union in residency: Is it really worth it? The rate of residents organizing union campaigns has nearly tripled since the beginning of the pandemic.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, OMS III A passion for psychiatry: How this DO is creating meaningful change in the medical world Almari Ginory, DO, discovered her passion for psychiatry during her residency. Now, she is striving for change regarding the stigma of physician mental illness.
The DO Book Club Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA The DO Book Club, Jan. 2023: ‘When We Do Harm,’ ‘Floating Feathers’ and ‘When Spirit Touches Matter’ This month's books examine medical errors, a doctor's perspective on his own harrowing illness and a DO's pilgrimage and spiritual journey.
DOpinion Patrick Leary, DO Op-ed: News organizations should consult physicians when discussing NFL injuries As sports injuries become a bigger topic of discussion, it would be appropriate to call on the expertise of a sideline sports medicine physician.
Back Nine Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA Retiring from medicine: Knowing when it’s time to get out My colleagues often ask me how to tell if it's really time to retire. The answer is surprisingly simple.
Reality star, star DO From suturing to bling: How Gabriel Chiu, DO, built an empire off and on-screen Gabriel Chiu, DO, has been practicing plastic surgery for two decades. In that time, he has also become a father and reality TV star, appearing on the hit Netflix show "Bling Empire."
A break in the clouds Seeing the bright side: How this DO student found joy despite COVID-19 During the darkness of the pandemic, I experienced a silver lining: more time with my newborn son.
Recognizing excellence DO named as program director for first ocular trauma fellowship, profession celebrates life of DO actor from ‘The Sopranos’ Craig Czyz, DO, was recently hired as the program director for the first ocular trauma fellowship in the U.S., to the AOA’s knowledge.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: David F. Hitzeman, DO, pioneer of the osteopathic medical profession Dr. Hitzeman provided decades of service and leadership to the AOA as well as his state and specialty societies.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: Jan. 3, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Scholarship opportunity DO Day Scholarship available for DO residents, fellows and new physicians: Applications due Jan. 31 DO residents, fellows and new physicians in practice can receive a scholarship to cover registration and travel.
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 of succeeding.
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.