Voices

No Limits

Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA

OB-GYN makes great strides throughout land and sea in leadership roles

From the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Marydonna Ravasio, DO, discusses her unique journey and her multifaceted career.

OMS Life

William Rinaldi, DO

Tips for the transition from the fourth year of medical school to a successful Match and residency

Omari Baines-Waiz, DO, and Hannah Boehler, DO, share what factors they focused on in their rank lists, what they wish they knew before they Matched and how to prepare for residency.

Diversity in Medicine

Therese Anne Limbaña, MD, BSN, RN, OMS III

From nursing to NYITCOM: A Filipina physician’s quest for DO excellence

In an inspiring personal narrative, Filipina physician Therese Anne Limbaña, MD, BSN, RN, OMS III, shares her remarkable journey from serving as a nurse in the Philippines to pursuing her passion for osteopathic medicine in the U.S.

DOs to Know

Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC

Doctor, podcaster, advocate: Meet the DO redefining women’s health care

Sadaf Lodhi, DO, blends osteopathic care with bold advocacy for women's health. In this month’s DOs to Know column, she shares how she aims to empower and inform women through her clinical practice and her podcast.

Resident Notebook

Yisroel Grabie, DO

From diapers to degrees: Parenting through medical school and residency

Medical school and residency are highly demanding. Adding the full-time responsibility of parenting only further complicates things. Two DOs share how they have successfully managed parenting through their medical training.

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.

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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.
Retirement

Top 20 cities for physician retirees

Jacksonville, Florida, Martinsville, Virginia, and Bozeman, Montana, top Medscape’s list. These cities have good recreation opportunities, a low cost of living and great health care.
News in brief

Call for OMED 2025 research abstracts

Abstracts are due by Monday, June 16, 2025.
Training

Applications for the AOA’s 2025-2026 TIPS program now being accepted

This cycle, TIPS sessions will focus on physician payment models, health care reform, social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and current public health issues.
AI in health care

Shaping the future of osteopathic medicine through education: The TEaCH OME Task Force leads the way in digital health and AI integration

AOIA has launched this initiative to ensure osteopathic medical students and the osteopathic profession continue to thrive in a digital future.
News in brief

Leading physician groups issue statement on Senate reconciliation package

"We urge lawmakers to protect patients’ access to affordable health insurance, maintain full access to loan borrowing and student loan forgiveness programs to ensure a path for aspiring physicians, and meaningfully reform Medicare physician payment to safeguard access to care in underserved rural and urban communities," the statement notes.

Quotable

"What I really aim to do is blend medical expertise, coaching tools and cultural understanding to help women reclaim their bodies and well-being without shame."

Focus The benefits of pursuing research

DOs and medical students explain how research has helped guide them, and what to look for.