The NASA engineer who went to osteopathic medical school at age 58 Clarence Nicodemus, DO, PhD, shares his inspiring story and journey to becoming an osteopathic physician later in life. Curtis Wilkerson, OMS I
Burnout Vania Manipod, DO DO’s bipolar diagnosis leads him to a career in psychiatry After publicly sharing his bipolar diagnosis as a premed, Logan Noone, DO, transformed his lived experience with mental illness into a driving force for empathy and advocacy in psychiatry.
The DO Book Club Tim Barreiro, DO The DO Book Club, Nov. 2025: ‘Recitatif’ Tim Barreiro, DO, breaks down Toni Morrison's only novella, which he says deserves a place on every physician's nightstand.
Meet Your Match Stephanie Lee, DO, MS 5 DOs share how they matched into their top-choice programs Residents who matched into neurology, internal medicine and pediatrics provide tips, insights and resources for those going through the Match process.
What's Trending Gary Krol Peace of mind or prescription risk? A DO weighs in on at-home antibiotic kits “Peace of mind in a box” may sound appealing, but infectious disease expert Vitaliy Krol, DO, explains why at-home antibiotic kits pose serious risks.
DOs to Know Angel Green, DO A prescription for partnership: How a DO and an MD are running a concierge medicine practice together Richard Edwards, DO, and Monica Sher, MD, share why they chose concierge medicine, how the practice model works and their advice for others interested in it.
OMS Life Keith Kern, OMS III How our lives before medicine help us become the doctors we’re meant to be Whether you have worked in a restaurant, managed a business, taught in a classroom or served in the military, you carry lessons and perspectives that will make you a better physician.
Money moves What residents are getting paid in 2025 Medscape report notes that resident pay has increased significantly in recent years. However, many residents are still struggling financially, in part because of inflation and student loans.
Medical history Where medicine meets macabre: A tour of America’s most chilling medical exhibits These exhibits offer eerie yet fascinating glimpses into medical history, showcasing preserved specimens, rare anatomical displays and unsettling artifacts.
A story of growth There are now over 207,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students The 2025 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report shares the total number of DOs and osteopathic medical students as well as the top 10 states where DOs practice and DOs' top specialties. Learn more.
October chills Halloween horror in the ED: Scary happenings during residency Despite my limited experience in residency, I have already encountered some scary stories to share, along with reviews of treatment options and some warnings we can all heed.
News A summary of the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule The rule makes critical changes to payment that will impact osteopathic physicians across specialties.
News in brief Leading physician groups: Department of Education’s PSLF rule will hurt patients and physicians Rule jeopardizes both patients’ access to care and physicians’ financial stability and autonomy, statement notes.
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.