Overcoming impostor syndrome: Guidance for physicians and medical students Bradley Goldstein, DO, MPH, MS, CAQSM, discusses why imposter syndrome is so prevalent among physicians and med students and offers a step-wise approach to addressing it. Bradley Goldstein, DO, MPH, MS, CAQSM
Burnout Jeanne Sandella, DO When healers hurt: How to support a colleague in need To protect healthcare professionals in need, we can work together to recognize physician distress, break the stigma around mental illness and provide proactive support.
After Hours Arpit Kaur Danewaila, OMS III The lost third space: Rediscovering community and connection in modern society As third spaces—our essential hubs of community—shrink in number across the country, the losses negatively impact patient well-being and public health.
Burnout Shannon Ramsey Jimenez, DO Balance before burnout: Empathy, boundaries and the role of medical education Unchecked empathy in medicine can lead to compassion fatigue. Here's how medical educators can help students learn to practice empathy while safeguarding their mental health.
The DO Distinction Michael S. Milius, OMS IV Why osteopathic manipulative medicine belongs in the exam room: Reclaiming the art & science of OMM "We wish to share some insights to help new students approach OMM with curiosity, confidence and an understanding of its scientific and clinical value," write Michael Milius, OMS IV, and M'Lindsay Romero, DO.
Diversity in Medicine Soz Mirza, OMS IV The missing patient file: Kurdish health in the US Soz Mirza, OMS IV, shares her experience navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a Kurdish American patient, translator, researcher and advocate.
Art of Medicine Matthew Tilton, DO 15 minutes under paper weight: Why medicine’s most meaningful moments can’t be charted "Sometimes healing happens in the quiet that comes after the clock runs out," writes Matthew Tilton, DO, as he reflects on his visits with one of his patients.
Structure and function Medicine under the tent: Bringing dignity to Vallejo’s streets Charles "Jori" Enfield, DO, shares the lessons he and his classmates learned by providing osteopathic manipulative treatment under physician supervision to unhoused patients in Vallejo, California.
In the workplace Is physician unionization a help or hindrance? AOA Trustee Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of physician unionization.
Best in care The best hospitals for maternity care, according to U.S. News & World Report Among other measures, researchers looked at C-section and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates, newborn complication rates, commitment to exclusive breast milk feeding and episiotomy rates.
A well-oiled machine US Patent No. 122,075: What an improved butter churn reveals about A.T. Still, DO Before osteopathic medicine, Dr. Still channeled his passion for mechanics into everyday problems. He patented his enhanced butter churn in 1871.
In Memoriam AOA mourns passing of Civil Rights Movement leader and influential physician William G. Anderson, DO “Our profession is so very proud of Dr. Anderson and all that he accomplished in his incredible life, from spearheading the Albany Movement during the Civil Rights Movement to becoming an accomplished and respected surgeon," said AOA President Richard R. Thacker, DO, MACOI.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: September 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.