Feb. 28, 2025Friday CMEeducationretirement The joy of learning After retiring from medicine, keeping up (for the fun of it) Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, talks about retiring and then having the time and freedom to learn about areas of medicine outside of his specialty. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Nov. 27, 2024Wednesday retirement A strong finish The 3 S’s: What you must have in your possession when you retire Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, shares three keys to retiring contentedly. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
July 31, 2024Wednesday retirement Looking within Approaching retirement: Asking, ‘Am I OK to keep working?’ A retired DO shares insights on how physicians can determine whether continuing to work is in their (and their patients’) best interests. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
May 31, 2024Friday DO & student voicesretirement Mile marker 20 reasons to love and hate retirement As he approaches five years of retirement, Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, shares his thoughts about the journey so far. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
May 6, 2024Monday House of DelegatesNew AOA presidentOBGYN Bright outlook Get to know the AOA’s president-elect, OB-GYN Teresa A. Hubka, DO In this interview, Dr. Hubka discusses her journey as she readies herself to become the second woman president of the AOA. No Limits By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday DO & student voicesfamilyhealth careretirement Caring for loved ones The ‘doctor’ treatment: How to vet physicians for ourselves and those we love One of the perks of a long career in medicine is having the knowledge and the contacts needed to expertly navigate the health care system when searching for a doctor. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday retirement Honoring our heroes Retiring from medicine: The pain of losing our mentors and role models It’s sad when our respected mentors pass away. It is also an inevitable part of retirement. However, there are ways in which we can carry on our mentors’ legacy. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday The DO book club Patient-focused The DO Book Club, November 2023: ‘The Peter Principle,’ ‘How to Improve Doctor-Patient Connection,’ ‘Aging Optimally’ and ‘This to Me’ Doctoring is a tough business, regardless of which specialty you practice. I chose these books because they might make caring for patients easier or at least more understandable. The DO Book Club By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday business of health careThe DO book club Business inspiration The DO Book Club, August 2023: “Only the Paranoid Survive” and “The Ottava Method: Take Your Life Up an Octave” Both of these books are good reads as the lazy, hazy days of summer wind to a close and the crazy-busy days of fall and winter return to the fore. The DO Book Club By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday DO & student voicespastretirement Rearview mirror Reminiscing after retirement: The joys and dangers of looking back Some days the pull of the past seems a little more palpable, like when the air is heavy with static electricity ahead of a thunderstorm. Other days that same past seems like a different life. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA