#NOMWeek19
April 17, 2019Here’s how DOs and med students across the country are celebrating NOM Week 2019
Happy NOM Week! See how members of the profession are lifting each other up and spreading the word about osteopathic medicine.
Articles by Nikitta Foston
Beyond Medicine
April 17, 2019Life outside medicine: These DOs paint, play music and raise chickens
Learn how creative pursuits, yoga and culinary education help some DOs find work-life balance.
Raising awareness
March 20, 2019From agony to advocacy: How two DOs survived the loss of their 2-year-old daughter
After learning about Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) in the most tragic way, two doctors are on a mission to educate others about the term.
Speaking out
March 6, 2019DO’s memoir of her traumatic residency experience adapted into stage play
Frances Southwick, DO, who suffered from depression during intern year, writes about an unrelenting workload and unrealistic expectations in ‘Prognosis Poor’.
The Eyes Have It
Feb. 27, 2019DO student wins prestigious AMA award for eyesight restoration research
Second-year TouroCOM-Harlem student earns a first-place win from the AMA.
The fit doc
Jan. 16, 2019The fit life made easy, thanks to apps for every schedule and skill level
Apps for running, cycling, strength, and more can help DOs with busy schedules monitor progress and maximize results.
Innovation and Research
Jan. 4, 2019To support innovation in osteopathic medicine, AOF raises $1.2 million
AOF’s fundraising achievement will support scholarships and grants for up-and-coming researchers.
Global Impact
Dec. 20, 2018National Academy of Medicine fellow is a DO with plans to tackle the globe
Michelle Kvalsund, DO, developed the first electromyography lab in Zambia, part of her push for neurological innovation in underserved areas.