Aug. 1, 2024Thursday allostatic load Body, mind, spirit How childhood psychological traumas impact patients’ ability to heal from physical ailments Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), shares how his experiences providing OMT led to his exploration of allostatic load, trauma and healing. The DO Distinction By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
July 31, 2024Wednesday 150 years of DOs Osteopathic excellence 150 years of osteopathic medicine: How a DO civil rights leader and a trailblazing DO military physician helped shape osteopathic history For 150 years, the osteopathic medical profession has grown and evolved, shaped by pioneers like civil rights leader William G. Anderson, DO, and Thomas Quinn, DO, an advocate for female DOs. No Limits By Angel Green, DO
July 31, 2024Wednesday Blazing a trail Meet the DO who served in the White House Medical Unit during the Reagan administration Edward Yob, DO, served as personal physician to former Vice President George H.W. Bush and assistant physician to former President Ronald Reagan. His work paved the way for future DOs to serve in the White House. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
June 28, 2024Friday gastroenterology Trusting your gut Writing a new chapter: DO gastroenterologist combines podcasts and private practice Ian Storch, DO, runs DO or Do Not, a popular podcast on the osteopathic journey that also serves as a unique mentoring tool for osteopathic medical students. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
June 21, 2024Friday 150 years of DOs Osteopathic trailblazers Pioneers and progress: Celebrating 150 years of osteopathic medicine As osteopathic medicine celebrates its 150th anniversary, The DO commemorates three trailblazing osteopathic physicians who have made significant contributions and an enduring impact on the profession. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
April 30, 2024Tuesday Double or nothing A winning pair: This brother DO duo went from wrestling to wellness Brothers Karl Nadolsky, DO, and Spencer Nadolsky, DO, blend their wrestling background with health care advocacy, combating misinformation through their podcast and collaborative efforts. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
March 28, 2024Thursday Slam dunk Forrest ‘Phog’ Allen, DO: The father of basketball coaching This March Madness™, learn about Kansas Jayhawks coaching legend Forrest “Phog” Allen, DO, a pioneer who blended osteopathic medicine with coaching to shape sporting history and his athletes’ success.
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, DO, MSN, APRN
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, DO, MSN, APRN
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, DO, MSN, APRN