Dec. 9, 2016Friday community serviceHow I Practiceresidencywork-life balance GIVING BACK Michigan DO organizes massive Thanksgiving dinners for community “Events like this bring everyone together,” says Safi Mohammed, DO, who spearheaded an effort to serve 300 people three nights in a row.
Dec. 9, 2016Friday forensic medicineHow I Practicemedical specialtieswork-life balance How I investigate Deconstructing behavior: Forensic psychiatrist works on high-profile cases Steven Pitt, DO, assisted in the investigations of the JonBenet Ramsey homicide, Ben Roethlisberger’s civil lawsuit and other notable cases.
Nov. 17, 2016Thursday antibiotic resistanceHow I Practiceinfectious diseases Bright future DO and NAM fellow receives $450K grant to study antibiotic resistance Jennie H. Kwon, DO, MSCI, is the 2016 National Academy of Medicine Osteopathic Medicine Fellow and the recipient of a $450K CDC grant.
Nov. 7, 2016Monday leadershiposteopathic manipulative treatmentpatient carestudents Cultural competence Building bridges: DO provides care for underserved Asian-American community Erik Szeto, DO, founder of the Asian Health and Service Center in Portland, recognized the need to provide culturally appropriate care.
Oct. 28, 2016Friday research Ready, set, research Researchers study osteopathic approach to back pain, Parkinson’s disease After receiving research grants from the AOA, nine investigators are moving osteopathic research forward. Here’s a look at two projects.
Oct. 26, 2016Wednesday How I Practicemedical specialtiesosteopathic medical educationpatient care How I Practice A voice for the voiceless: What it’s like to practice forensic medicine Practicing medicine on those who aren’t alive is challenging, but Gregory McDonald, DO, says his osteopathic training gives him an edge.
Oct. 24, 2016Monday innovationtechnology Healthy apps On the go: Clinical fellow innovates health care through digital design The “healthification” of technology may be the key to improving patient experience, says Nupur Nischal, DO.
Oct. 18, 2016Tuesday How I Practicenutritionobesity Ready, set, move! How organizing a ‘healthy boot camp’ could help your patients Richard Bryce, DO, led a healthy lifestyle boot camp to combat obesity and raise nutritional awareness in Detroit youth. Here’s what he did.
Oct. 6, 2016Thursday iPhoneosteopathic medical educationstart-upsterilesurgery Sterile Technology Building a case: Medical student creates sterile phone case for the operating room Robert Zondervan, OMS IV, combines medical knowledge with business acumen to take his idea from vision to reality.
Oct. 3, 2016Monday Cleveland Cliniclung transplant Lung health DO and her surgical team inspire $2 million donation to transplant program Dollar Tree CEO Macon Brock made the donation after receiving a double lung transplant from the Cleveland Clinic.