April 15, 2013Monday osteopathic medical education Moving forward Financing remains a challenge, but Wis. DOs push forward plans for new school The school still needs $80 million to cover startup expenses, but leaders are optimistic.
April 4, 2013Thursday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiesophthalmologyosteopathic medical education Eye Toward Innovation Love at first sight? Ophthalmology seduces with variety, hours, outcomes Enchantment with the eye, one of the most complex and cherished organs of the body, accounts for much of the field’s appeal.
April 4, 2013Thursday graduate medical educationosteopathic medical education The intern Vanishing act: What’s happening to the traditional rotating internship? Once required of all osteopathic medical graduates, the rotating internship has become largely a last resort—but not entirely.
April 3, 2013Wednesday chronic disease managementpatient care Getting results Small steps to get healthy: How DOs inspire behavior changes in patients Physicians can boost patient compliance by listening and leading by example, says endocrinologist Kari A. Hortos, DO.
March 29, 2013Friday obstetrics-gynecologypatient carereligionwork-life balance Divine intervention Keeping the faith: What happens when religion and medicine intersect? Medicine poses challenges to devout Jewish and Christian physicians. Here’s how some DOs reconcile their profession with their beliefs.
March 26, 2013Tuesday single GME accreditation Survey says NBOME survey of leaders gauges views on changes facing profession NBOME summit attendees express both concern and optimism regarding proposed changes to OGME and other issues.
March 1, 2013Friday medical specialtiesorthopedic surgeryosteopathic medical education Coordinated Care Work ethic, elite scores, dexterity key to becoming an orthopedic surgeon Despite the long hours, many orthopedic surgeons love improving patients’ mobility and finding creative solutions to problems.
Feb. 28, 2013Thursday residency training Serving the underserved New HRSA-funded residency program has openings for DOs across the country Budding multistate family medicine residency program is designed to train DOs who will practice in medically underserved areas.
Feb. 27, 2013Wednesday free health care clinicsHero Next Door Voice for the uninsured Serving the underserved in Idaho: How one retired DO changed a community Recognizing the unmet health care needs in her small Idaho town, Sarah Jessup, DO, opened a free health care clinic.
Feb. 25, 2013Monday environmental medicine Product of environment Q&A: Environmental medicine leader aims to root out hidden illness triggers “Your genes plus your environment equal your disease,” says Amy L. Dean, DO, whose personal experience drew her to the field.