The DO Book Club, May 2026: ‘Stop Physician Burnout’ and ‘Moral Injury’ These two books are helpful tools as you navigate being both a physician and a human being, and they will provide you with ways to start your healing process, writes Joan Naidorf, DO. Joan Naidorf, DO
OMS Life Murshea Tuor, OMS II In the Dominican Republic, a medical mission provides valuable lessons on access to care Two osteopathic medical students share their journey to Santo Domingo and the insights they gained from helping underserved patients in a new environment.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN Sculpting a career: From fine arts to ONMM Drawing on his background in fine arts and neuroscience, OMM specialist Alex King, DO, shares how the artistry of anatomy and human touch drives his work as a clinician and educator.
OMS Life Ilana Stukal, OMS IV Tips for helping deliver babies on your OB-GYN rotation Ilana Stukal, OMS IV, shares her journey of her own OB-GYN rotation and provides guidance for other medical students.
The DO Distinction Bradley Goldstein, DO, CAQSM, MPH, MS How adopting OMT can improve both patient outcomes and physician satisfaction Bradley Goldstein, DO, makes the case for osteopathic manipulative treatment, then shares actionable steps DOs can take to adopt it in their practice of medicine.
The DO Distinction Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN How osteopathic care can steer patients toward better health Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), explains why patients aren’t just the sum of their genetics, and shares how OMT and a holistic look at allostatic load can help patients move past trauma to unlock their true health potential.
What's Trending Joan Naidorf, DO What is ‘gray rocking?’ Should we embrace it or not? Joan Naidorf, DO, breaks down the TikTok trend of "gray rocking" and shares her thoughts on whether it's a viable strategy for physicians.
Mother’s Day The family business: When mother and daughter both choose osteopathic medicine Four families, two generations, one shared philosophy: Meet the mother-daughter duos who are turning the art of osteopathic medicine into a powerful family legacy.
Finding balance Medical school & motherhood: The stats, the reality & the truth Amid the chaos of training and new motherhood, one osteopathic medical student discovers that letting go of perfection and learning to be present may be the most essential skills to cultivate.
Motherhood and medicine 3 things I wish I knew about being a mother in medical training As a third-year medical student and mother of two children under five years old, I am eager to share what I've learned with the osteopathic medical community.
Surgery AOBS updates: New subspecialty certification in neurocritical care available; AOBS expands certification eligibility The American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS) shares important details about two exciting new developments.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: OB-GYN and former AOA BOS chair Ronald E. Ayres, DO “The osteopathic profession was greatly enriched by the contributions of Dr. Ayres,” said AOA CEO Kathleen Creason, MBA.
Inspiration How mentorship helped this first-generation DO become the first Vietnamese-American dean of a medical school John Pham, DO, shares his journey of arriving in America and finding a mentor who had a pivotal impact on his life.
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.