Planning ahead: Retiring without breaking the bank "Planning for retirement is in large part about money, as many of us worry about how much saved is enough to retire on," writes Wendi Lovenvirth, DO, who shares how she prepared for retirement financially and her best tips for others. Wendi J. Lovenvirth, DO
The DO Book Club Alexa Wilkerson The DO Book Club, Oct. 2026: Great children’s books about health and medicine Whether you are interested in helping a child work through big feelings, think critically about screen time or become comfortable with the process of receiving medical care, these books offer something for everyone.
Meet Your Match Ahmed Nahian, OMS IV Residency application: ERAS makes substantial changes for the 2026-2027 Match season From research to signaling, letters of recommendation and transcripts, we break down all the major changes and share why they were made.
What's Trending Reshma Pinnamaneni, DO The new frontier: Pros and cons of AI in medicine Whether we've fully grasped the gravity of AI integration into medicine, AI is here to stay, writes Reshma Pinnamaneni, DO, who shares her thoughts on its pros and cons.
DOpinion Amelie Oshikoya, MD, MHA How medical educators can help students adapt to the modern healthcare environment We can help future physicians by going beyond clinical education to equip the next generation of DOs with the ability to understand themselves, evaluate their options and make career choices that align with their values.
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.
Money matters New federal loan caps: Resources for osteopathic medical students who are navigating funding gaps Learn about new loan options, where you can go for guidance, scholarships, grants and financial literacy tools.
Civic engagement Beyond the exam room: How physicians can seamlessly share information about registering to vote with patients Nicholas Urbanczyk, DO, shares how his primary care practice partnered with Vot-ER, a nonpartisan nonprofit, to share voter registration information with patients.
#DOproud 3 osteopathic organizations win 2026 AOA Outstanding Affiliate Awards The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year.
Osteopathic leaders OMED 2026 awards to honor leaders & innovators in osteopathic medicine Meet the OMED26 award winners who are shaping the future of osteopathic medicine.
Opportunity Applications now open for the AOA’s 2027 Leadership Academy The AOA’s Leadership Academy helps build future DO leaders for roles within the AOA, the osteopathic medical profession and beyond.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: October 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.