Feb. 29, 2024Thursday psychiatry Medicine of the mind DO child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist is also a children’s book author and private practice owner “I love psychiatry because I get to connect with patients and have the honor of walking alongside them during their journey of life, while also helping them with the challenges they face,” says Dana Reid, DO. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday Black History Monthfamily medicinewomen in medicine Empowering medicine Black History Month: Early-career DO shares insights on underrepresentation and injustice in medicine After becoming one of the youngest Black women to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, Ashley R. Peterson, DO, joined a professional team that focuses on value-based care for underserved patients. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday Coffee break These 3 future ‘coffee docs’ love java so much, they created a startup to sell specialized coffee products Frequent visits to local coffeeshops inspired these osteopathic medical students to establish their own coffee business—while also juggling medical school. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday culinary medicinelifestyle medicine Food for thought What’s cooking? ‘TheChefDoc’ Colin Zhu, DO, serves up lifestyle and culinary medicine Combining his passions for health and wellness with nutrition, Colin Zhu, DO, uses a unique blend of lifestyle and culinary medicines to optimize his patients’ overall wellbeing. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Sept. 1, 2023Friday social media Mental health Social media usage and depression in adolescents and young adults: Examining the connection Depression rates among juvenile populations are on the rise, with evidence supporting a correlation between this mental health crisis and social media usage. What's Trending By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Sept. 1, 2023Friday neurology Patient advocacy DO headache medicine specialist uses her unique experiences to raise awareness of headache disorders “Being a person who gets migraines allows me to better relate to my patients,” says neurologist Abigail L. Chua, DO. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday Dynamic duo Double duty: How 2 Florida physicians are working together to give back in an underserved area Jeremy Olloqui, DO, and Adam Beeble, DO, talk to The DO about working side-by-side in Ocala, Florida. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
May 1, 2023Monday mental health Mental health matters A candid approach to improving resident and physician mental health Nearly 63% of physicians experienced burnout in 2021. This Mental Health Awareness Month, Alex Sher, OMS III, speaks to Harold Levine, DO, about EAPs and other resources to help improve physician mental health.
April 2, 2023Sunday DO & student voices Finishing strong From community college to C-suite: How this DO flourishes with his ‘never quit’ mentality Joshua Lenchus, DO, is making history as the first DO president of the Florida Medical Association. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
March 1, 2023Wednesday plastic surgery Finding balance Plastic surgery residency, content creation, single mom-ing and more: How this DO juggles it all Danielle Ward, DO, shares how she came to be an osteopathic plastic surgery resident, social media star and single mother – and how she manages it all. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV