Dec. 16, 2024Monday leadershippageant Shining star Beauty meets brains: A physician’s journey competing in the Miss USA pageant system Alyssa Cole Mixon, DO, shares how getting back into pageantry helped her reconnect with her community and promote health literacy. What's Trending By Alyssa Cole Mixon, DO
Dec. 10, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicestop 10 2024 recap A year in review: The DO’s top 10 stories of 2024 As The DO and our contributing writers celebrate the end of another busy and remarkable year, we’re taking a look back at the most popular articles of 2024.
Dec. 2, 2024Monday New Year'sThe DO book club Diving in deep The DO Book Club, Dec. 2024: Thought-provoking reads to enter the new year The DO staff and Book Club writers share intriguing, thought-provoking books for your winter time off. From autobiography to fiction, there is something for everyone. The DO Book Club By Alexa Matthews
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
Nov. 27, 2024Wednesday DO & student voiceslifelifestyle A buzzworthy hobby The gifts of beekeeping: How taking care of bees helped me overcome physician burnout Perhaps the most important lesson the bees have taught me so far is this: If you approach a beehive with anxiety, anger or distraction, they will make sure you’re jolted back into the moment. Bees are perceptive that way. After Hours By Sydney LeFay, DO
Nov. 13, 2024Wednesday gift guideholiday gift guide Treats for DOs Top holiday gifts for physicians and med students in 2024 Jeanne Sandella, DO, put together her top gift ideas for DOs, with suggestions for every kind of DO in your life, including foodies, travelers and gamers.
Sept. 30, 2024Monday familyhobbiesmusic Music and medicine Pursuing creative hobbies as a physician: Advice from a musician DO Corinna Muller, DO, shares the story of how music traveled with her in life, how it took a backseat to medicine for a time and how she rediscovered the joy of playing music. After Hours By Corinna Muller, DO
Sept. 16, 2024Monday burnoutMedscapestudentsSurvey Work-life balance A quarter of medical students rarely see their friends, report finds Although sustaining friendships can be a challenge for anyone, medical students, especially first-years, are having a hard time fitting these relationships into their packed schedules.
Sept. 3, 2024Tuesday student debtstudent loans Personal finance Navigating medical school debt: A guide to loan repayment options Managing medical school debt can be a daunting task. Explore repayment options and find the best plan for you and your future. Money Matters By Angel Green, DO
Aug. 30, 2024Friday mental healthsuicide Mental health Holding hope: Honoring National Physician Suicide Awareness Day Sept. 17 is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, an annual observance that promotes mental health advocacy, resource accessibility and collective efforts to support the wellbeing of physicians. Burnout By Sydney LeFay, DO