Essential apps for health care professionals: Streamlining care, education and wellness The DO has put together a curated list of doctor-recommended apps that can help health care professionals stay informed, improve patient care and enhance efficiency. Katie Arvia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A family affair The Wagner way: How osteopathic medicine became a tradition in this family After becoming the first physician in his family, Walter Peter Wagner, DO, had 10 children, and seven of them became DOs.
Excellence in education The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2025 The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care each include 13 DO schools. 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.
Updates in the osteopathic profession AOA recognized for workplace inclusivity, AOA Past President honored for leadership, scholarship and grant opportunities available The AOA was recognized for its commitment to inclusivity, applications are now open for BEL OMED scholarships, AOA Past President Robert S. Juhasz, DO, was awarded for his exceptional leadership and the AOF is offering various grants and scholarships.
Stamp of approval A 1.5-inch piece of osteopathic history: Revisiting the 1972 USPS osteopathic medicine stamp In 1972, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring osteopathic medicine in celebration of the AOA’s 75th anniversary, recognizing the profession’s growing contributions to American health care.
Opportunities NAM accepting nominations for health science fellowships until June 3 These fellowships are part-time, two-year opportunities for outstanding early-career candidates interested in working directly with the NAM and the National Academies.
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.