June 1, 2023Thursday addiction medicinedepressionThe DO book club THE PATH TO RECOVERY The DO Book Club, June 2023: “Long Walk out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope and Recovery” The difficulty of accepting help, notifying his colleagues of his treatment and the struggle to find a job are thoroughly detailed in Dr. Hill’s moving memoir. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
June 1, 2023Thursday DO & student voicesmental health Connecting with others Vulnerability: The path least taken I wanted to clarify to myself the superimposed meaning people were placing behind the word “care,” and why others can “care” for their whole lives and feel fulfillment from that while others feel the opposite. Art of Medicine By Stephanie Lee, OMS IV
June 1, 2023Thursday DO & student voicesfinancial advicegraduation Money matters Taking control of your finances after graduating from med school Now is the time to start thinking about your loans and getting your finances in order while you spend the next few years learning how to be a doctor.
May 1, 2023Monday DO & student voicesmental health Breaking trauma cycles Therapy: A returning back to home I was drawn to the inner workings of the subconscious and wanted to understand why I was the way I was and how it would impact my relationship with the world around me.
May 1, 2023Monday Moving mountains Childcare during residency: Balancing two full-time jobs Medical residency and parenting are both full-time jobs. Learn about how some DOs manage both roles simultaneously.
May 1, 2023Monday mental health Mental health matters A candid approach to improving resident and physician mental health Nearly 63% of physicians experienced burnout in 2021. This Mental Health Awareness Month, Alex Sher, OMS III, speaks to Harold Levine, DO, about EAPs and other resources to help improve physician mental health.
May 1, 2023Monday mental health Improving well-being Physician and medical student mental health update: Has the situation improved as the pandemic comes to an end? After years of pandemic-related strain, physicians are finally experiencing some relief. Vania Manipod, DO, explores how physician and med student mental health has fared since the pandemic has eased.
May 1, 2023Monday social media Online impacts The dangers of social media trends Without monitoring and moderation, viral trends on social media can pose significant threats to health and well-being. What's Trending By Alyssa Cole, DO
April 3, 2023Monday DO DayleadershipOMTvolunteer Professional updates Applications open for volunteer leadership positions, DO Day 2023 updates, new OMT designation available The AOA is now seeking volunteers for leadership positions, DO Day 2023 will take place this month and the AOA is now offering a new OMT designation.
April 3, 2023Monday retirement Making a transition The Retirement Zone: Occupying a different kind of space Our exit from the workforce heralds our re-entry and splashdown into a domestic life we likely have never experienced before in its entirety. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA