Raising awareness of depressed physicians in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month I didn’t fully understand the severity of depression and suicidal ideation among my fellow peers until I realized that I was depressed myself. Vania Manipod, DO
Advocacy Aerial Petty, DO Under the gun: The physician response to gun violence in America Like opioids and viral illnesses, gun violence in America has become an epidemic.
DOs to Know Jane Datinguinoo, OMS IV The power of social media: Latina DO uses her following to champion diversity Stephany Giraldo Eierle, DO, MPH, leverages her sizable Instagram following to advocate for diversity in medicine and honest discussions about mental health.
Diversity in Medicine Alexander Ford, DO, RD How Roe v. Wade getting struck down impacts women of color This decision could disproportionately affect the access to safe and timely health services for African American women in particular and is concerning, regardless of personal beliefs.
Private Practice Daniel Savarino, DO Getting started in private practice For those who want to take on the exciting challenge of operating a small business, we’ll share some important steps in starting a new practice and what you need to do before opening the doors.
The Specialist Brian Loveless, DO What I wish other doctors knew about NMM/OMM I'm here to tell you why there is a specialty for something we all learn in medical school and when to refer patients to NMM/OMM specialists.
Pandemic experiences How has the COVID pandemic changed health care? Three emergency medicine residents who served on the frontlines of the pandemic share their stories and perspectives.
Virtual health care access Telemedicine: Today’s frontier of health care Physicians across the country are adapting to the newest technology and using telemedicine to its full potential.
Global health What I learned from my medical mission trip to help Ukrainian refugees in April I worked with a team providing medical aid at two checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border.
Diversity matters Improving health care for Hispanic patients During National Hispanic Heritage Month, I am reflecting on my own Hispanic heritage and my experience working with Hispanic patients.
Medical education Medical school: A balancing act As you endure the rigors of medical school, it is necessary to do something you enjoy every day in order to keep yourself grounded.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: Sept. 1, 2022 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
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.