Feb. 22, 2023Wednesday Black History Month Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month with these Black DO physicians The DO commemorates Black History Month with 16 biographies of influential Black DOs.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday medical journalism Journalism & medicine Medical media elective: Exploring one DO’s time in the ABC News Medical Unit For those interested in journalism, a residency elective focused on health media might be the perfect fit.
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday advocacy Fresh start New Year’s advocacy resolutions This year, I made three New Year’s resolutions centered around advocating for my patients and my profession. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Nov. 29, 2022Tuesday residency Exploring your interests 5 unique electives for residents Interested in medical journalism, health policy, biomedical informatics or reproductive health? Learn about these opportunities for residents. Resident Notebook By Aerial Petty, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday The democratic process Remembering to vote in the midterm elections In advocating for many health care issues in the United States, we may often forget the first step of political advocacy – voting. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday advocacy Opinion Under the gun: The physician response to gun violence in America Like opioids and viral illnesses, gun violence in America has become an epidemic. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Aug. 1, 2022Monday Face time Advocacy: Connecting with your legislators during the August recess The August recess is the perfect time for constituents to reach out to their representatives. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
May 2, 2022Monday rural medicine Health care policy Bill addresses rural health care access and physicians’ medical school debt The Rural America Health Corps Act would provide physicians with $200K in loan repayment for practicing in a rural area for five years. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
March 1, 2022Tuesday advocacymental health Taking action The Lorna Breen Act: Why mental health matters In a time where the risk of suicide is two times higher for physicians than the general population, physician advocacy has helped create concrete change via the Lorna Breen Act. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO