Reflections on the ‘Barbie’ movie and its impact on women in medicine I went to see the movie because I thought it would be fun and it got good reviews. But wow, did it strike a chord with me. Jeanne Rupert, DO
The Specialist Sydney LeFay, DO A day in the life of a consult-liaison psychiatrist The holistic view of human health is an ideal foundation for CL psychiatry, writes Sydney LeFay, DO, who walks us through what day-to-day patient care looks like for a CL psychiatrist.
DOs to Know Angel Green, OMS IV Where nutrition meets osteopathic medicine: New York DO/RD supports area youth and patients Family physician and registered dietician Alexander Ford, DO, RD, discusses his passionate work with 4th Family, a local nonprofit, and the ways he advises patients on nutrition and food.
After Hours Swathi Deo Sambatha, OMS IV My quest for immortality: I wanted to always be around so I could take care of my brother The Hindu ceremony Raksha Bandhan celebrates the love between brothers and sisters. For one osteopathic medical student, the annual festival takes on a significant and special meaning.
Advocacy Gene Tekmyster, DO Advocacy should be a medical education core competency No framework is in place within the current medical education curriculum to educate students on how to properly pursue societal health care needs.
The DO Book Club Joan Naidorf, DO The DO Book Club, December 2023: ‘Code Gray: Death, Life and Uncertainty in the ER’ As an emergency physician during the early months of 2020, the author draws back the opaque curtain on what was really happening and how frontline medical staff were sharing information.
Defending DOs AOA responds to ‘The View’ regarding misleading comments “Comments implying that DOs are not medical doctors could not be further from the truth,” reads the AOA response to producers of the show.
Wrapping up 2023 DOs and DO students on The DO’s advisory board share their fave books, movies, food and more from 2023 If you'll have time off for the holidays and could use ideas for entertainment, cooking and stress relief, this article has many great options that are recommended by your peers.
Research Curiosity in medicine: An interview with JOM’s editor in chief The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine recently received a Journal Impact Factor (JIF), which has bolstered the journal’s credibility and prestige in the research world. JOM Editor-in-Chief Ross Zafonte, DO, shares his journey into research and the journal's goals.
Student advocacy Students and health policy: The importance of getting involved and where to start Osteopathic medical students have a variety of opportunities available to them when it comes to participating in and influencing the health care policies that will directly impact their future patients.
Updates in the DO profession Orthopedic surgeon forms physician support network, AOA accepting nominations for advocacy awards North Carolina orthopedic surgeon Ted Parcel, DO, recently founded the Physician Cancer Network after a diagnosis of stage IV colon cancer. The AOA is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 advocacy awards.
A life in medicine In Memoriam: Dec. 1, 2023 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.