Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts in residency Stephanie Lee, DO, talked to many residents, fellows and support staff from different specialties to provide great advice for those in this phase of their medical training. Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
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.
The DO Book Club Joan Naidorf, DO The DO Book Club, June 2025: ‘American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics’ Author Kevin Hazzard tells the story of the Freedom House Ambulance Service, a community organization in inner-city Pittsburgh that in 1968 became the first emergency medical service with advanced paramedic training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.