Intern year
Sept. 27, 2021The DO Book Club, Sept. 2021: The House of God
Although outdated, the anonymously written novel offers a candid look at medical training that many in medicine will relate to.
Money matters
Sept. 22, 2021What physicians need to know about disability insurance
Understand how disability insurance works, the different types of coverage available for docs and how to choose a policy.
State by state
Sept. 22, 2021Where your state ranks for happiness in 2021
The general population is happiest in Utah, Minnesota and Hawaii, and least happy in West Virginia and Arkansas, according to WalletHub.
GME
Sept. 22, 2021After failing to match, Texas DO student lands spot in specialty of her dreams
Assistance from a dedicated preceptor helped change the path of Megan Jenkins-Turner, DO, who beat the odds and went from chasing her dream to living it.
Newsbriefs
OMED 2021 keynote speakers include a DO wellness expert, an Olympic gold medalist and a renowned brain researcher
This year’s speakers include Mona Masood, DO, founder of the Physician Support Line, and Olympic basketball player Lisa Leslie.
Sept. 23, 2021
Learn what your specialty is planning for OMED
This year’s conference offers access to more than 200 hours of programming from the AOA and osteopathic specialty colleges.
Sept. 15, 2021
Drawing of A.T. Still, DO, MD, delights at Michigan Osteopathic Association office
Todd Ross, MOA communications manager, puts his caricature skills to good use in capturing a lighthearted portrait of the profession’s founder.
Sept. 8, 2021
OMED 2021 transitions to all-virtual conference
The virtual conference will be held during the same dates, Oct. 22-24, with extended access to all OMED CME sessions and programming through Nov. 25.
Sept. 8, 2021
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A life in medicine
In Memoriam: Sept. 22, 2021
View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Best foot forward
How to prepare for virtual residency interviews for the 2021-2022 season
Program directors and a first-year resident discuss what to expect during this interview season and their tips for successful interviews.
Research update
Metabolism remains steady from about age 20 to 60, Science research finds
Study suggests that there may be other contributing factors to weight gain in the aging process.
Mental health
5 things to know about physician suicide on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
On Sept. 17, physician groups are asking the profession to help break down stigma, raise awareness, reach out to struggling colleagues and recognize warning signs.
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Great debate
Does it matter if doctors wear white coats?
Dressing to impress
From germs to patient perception: Here’s what to consider when you’re considering the traditional physician garb. DOs who proudly wear their white coats and those whose coats live in their closets both weigh in. “I’m not opposed to physicians taking off their white coats in the office as they see appropriate, but it still sends a loud message about who we are and what we stand for in medicine,” says Anita Showalter, DO, associate dean at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.