We are not immune: Recognizing National Physician Suicide Awareness Day Physicians may perceive themselves as alone with their struggles, not knowing that they are relatively common in the profession. Sydney LeFay, DO
Money Matters Tristan Hazebrook, OMS IV Unexpected costs in med school: How to anticipate and plan for them With plenty of “extras” to account for, expecting the unexpected will help students balance their budgets while in med school.
The DO Book Club Joan Naidorf, DO The DO Book Club, September 2023: “The Algorithm Will See You Now” J.L. Lycette, MD, imagines a future in which artificial intelligence (AI) has been so thoroughly integrated into the practice of medicine that an AI algorithm is making life-and-death decisions for patients.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, OMS IV DO headache medicine specialist uses her unique experiences to raise awareness of headache disorders "Being a person who gets migraines allows me to better relate to my patients," says neurologist Abigail L. Chua, DO.
Meet Your Match Miko Rose, DO Preparing for ERAS: What’s new for the 2023-2024 residency application cycle Learn more about the primary updates and important changes for the ERAS for this year's application cycle.
What's Trending Alex Sher, OMS IV Social media usage and depression in adolescents and young adults: Examining the connection Depression rates among juvenile populations are on the rise, with evidence supporting a correlation between this mental health crisis and social media usage.
Preventing tragedies Shots heard across the nation: Taking steps to avert mass shootings in our schools Associate Professor Miko Rose, DO, recounts being in East Lansing during and after the Michigan State University mass shooting. She also discusses steps we can all take to prevent future violence.
Out of office The doctor is out: How much vacation time do physicians need? Developing a work-life balance is an essential part of avoiding physician burnout, but navigating time off and work responsibilities can be challenging.
The osteopathic medical profession Number of DOs and DO students has quadrupled in the past 3 decades, latest OMP Report reveals There are now over 186,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students, according to the report, which also shares the top 10 states where DOs practice today.
The semaglutide fad The craze behind weight-loss injectables It is concerning that the hype surrounding these drugs is leading to unhealthy habits among some patients who are taking them.
Monumental achievement Journal of Osteopathic Medicine acquires prestigious journal impact factor It is anticipated that the presence of an impact factor will enhance the journal’s standing in the eyes of researchers worldwide, leading to additional and higher-quality submissions.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: Sept. 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
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.