A recently retired DO shares what motivated her to take the next step confidently Wendi Lovenvirth, DO, shares how she came up with her "5 M's of retirement" and how they helped her transition to this new stage. Wendi J. Lovenvirth, DO
The Specialist Ian Storch, DO What medical students need to know about pursuing a gastroenterology career Ian Storch, DO, shares his own journey in gastroenterology and provides tips for students who are considering the specialty.
Resident Notebook Christopher Behringer, DO From learner to leader: Navigating the transition from resident to attending Christopher Behringer, DO, shares key factors to consider when preparing to become an attending, including finances, work-life balance and avoiding burnout.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN From Baghdad to the Buccaneers: Lessons from the field Veteran Fred Brennan, DO, discusses his unique journey and his role caring for pro athletes as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Toronto Blue Jays.
DOs to Know Katie Arvia Curtains up, white coat on: Meet the Tony-Winning DO who bridges medicine and Broadway Third-generation DO and Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Jeffrey S. Grove, DO, reflects on his dual paths to osteopathic medicine and Broadway.
Meet Your Match Ian Storch, DO A couples match journey: How a DO graduate and a Caribbean medical school graduate matched together Couple Jonah Zeitlin, DO, and Samantha Gerstman, MD, highlight some of the key differences between their medical educations.
Back Nine Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA How physicians can lose their identity in retirement and what to do about it Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA, shares details about the identity crisis he experienced when he retired and how he resolved it.
On-the-job safety Workplace violence in healthcare 2026: Medscape survey findings Over 60% of physicians working in medical practice offices told Medscape that physical security at work is a more pressing issue for them than it was three years ago.
Pathway to Italy Meet the DO who’s serving as the Team USA CMO for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games Jonathan Finnoff, DO, shares details about his past experience at the Games, what the role is like and how he found his way to this position.
Standing out 3 ways we can all promote DOs and the osteopathic medical profession Following a conversation sparked by an article in “The New York Times” about osteopathic physicians, Ian Storch, DO, shares ideas for championing DO visibility.
Modern tools Digital health literacy: Best practices and resources for osteopathic medical students When used well, digital health tools do not replace hands-on osteopathic practice, but strengthen it, supporting more attentive, whole-person care.
News in brief DO appointed to VA leadership role Haipeng “Mark” Zhang, DO, will serve as acting assistant under secretary for health.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: February 2026 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.