The NASA engineer who went to osteopathic medical school at age 58 Clarence Nicodemus, DO, PhD, shares his inspiring story and journey to becoming an osteopathic physician later in life. Curtis Wilkerson, OMS I
After Hours Don Gibbon, DO How a passionate DO became a bodybuilding champion Don Gibbon, DO, shares how he became interested in bodybuilding, why he's so passionate about staying in shape and how he prepares for his competitions.
Burnout Vania Manipod, DO DO’s bipolar diagnosis leads him to a career in psychiatry After publicly sharing his bipolar diagnosis as a premed, Logan Noone, DO, transformed his lived experience with mental illness into a driving force for empathy and advocacy in psychiatry.
The DO Book Club Tim Barreiro, DO The DO Book Club, Nov. 2025: ‘Recitatif’ Tim Barreiro, DO, breaks down Toni Morrison's only novella, which he says deserves a place on every physician's nightstand.
Meet Your Match Stephanie Lee, DO, MS 5 DOs share how they matched into their top-choice programs Residents who matched into neurology, internal medicine and pediatrics provide tips, insights and resources for those going through the Match process.
What's Trending Gary Krol Peace of mind or prescription risk? A DO weighs in on at-home antibiotic kits “Peace of mind in a box” may sound appealing, but infectious disease expert Vitaliy Krol, DO, explains why at-home antibiotic kits pose serious risks.
DOs to Know Angel Green, DO A prescription for partnership: How a DO and an MD are running a concierge medicine practice together Richard Edwards, DO, and Monica Sher, MD, share why they chose concierge medicine, how the practice model works and their advice for others interested in it.
By the numbers The top 10 most in-demand specialties in 2025, according to AMN Healthcare AMN Healthcare's report on physician recruiting shares insights on today's most sought-after specialties along with starting salaries and other incentives.
A story of growth There are now over 207,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students The 2025 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report shares the total number of DOs and osteopathic medical students as well as the top 10 states where DOs practice and DOs' top specialties. Learn more.
October chills Halloween horror in the ED: Scary happenings during residency Despite my limited experience in residency, I have already encountered some scary stories to share, along with reviews of treatment options and some warnings we can all heed.
News A summary of the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule The rule makes critical changes to payment that will impact osteopathic physicians across specialties.
Physician advocacy Registration for DO Day 2026 is now open DO Day 2026 will take place virtually on March 21-22 and in-person in Washington, D.C., on March 25-26.
Opportunity Applications now open for the AOA’s 2026 Leadership Academy The AOA’s Leadership Academy provides an opportunity to gain leadership skills in preparation for future roles within the osteopathic medical profession.
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.