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June 17, 2026Wednesday
Father’s Day

Carrying the torch: When father and son both choose osteopathic medicine

Four families, two generations, one shared philosophy: Meet the father-son duos (and trio) who are turning the art of osteopathic medicine into powerful family legacies.

June 17, 2026Wednesday
Father’s Day
Side by side

A shared tenacity: The father-son duo practicing whole-person care under the same roof

Between the military, a global pandemic and isolated rural training, both father and son faced challenges in medicine, but their experiences only deepened their commitment to whole-person care and to each other.

June 17, 2026Wednesday
Father’s Day
The family business

All in the family: How 3 DOs are keeping a multi-generation legacy alive

Three generations, two brothers, one proud dad. Meet the family behind AbendHealth, an independent primary care practice in New Jersey that is rewriting the rules of the family business.

June 17, 2026Wednesday
Father’s Day
Miles & mentorship

‘Life’s too short to be miserable.’ The simple advice that shaped a son’s medical journey

From logging marathon miles together to sharing an alma mater, orthopedic surgeon M. Sean O’Brien, DO, and his son, Cameron O’Brien, DO, reflect on mentorship, medicine and the true meaning of success.

June 17, 2026Wednesday
Father’s Day
A father’s influence

How a New York emigre program laid the groundwork for a global health platform

As the world’s most-followed physician on social media, Dr. Mike has built a platform dedicated to delivering trustworthy health information to millions. Behind that success is a father’s journey of resilience that shaped a shared belief in human connection.

June 17, 2026Wednesday
DO & student voices
Healing

What I learned about forgiveness in my father’s final days

“Forgiveness is not something you grant another person; it is a gift you give yourself,” writes Gary MacDonald, DO, MS.

June 15, 2026Monday
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A storied life

The DO Book Club, June 2026: ‘The Making of a (Pardoned) Felon’

In a new autobiography, civil rights activist and AOA Past President William Anderson, DO, enthralls readers with the rich tapestry of a life fought for and masterfully lived.

The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
June 3, 2026Wednesday
DO & student voiceslifestyleretirement
Living your best life

Prepping for retirement: My top 10 tips

From prioritizing health to setting realistic goals, Ronald Librizzi, DO, shares the things that made his transition to retirement easier.

Back Nine By Ronald Librizzi, DO
May 6, 2026Wednesday
motherhood
Finding balance

Medical school & motherhood: The stats, the reality & the truth

Amid the chaos of training and new motherhood, one osteopathic medical student discovers that letting go of perfection and learning to be present may be the most essential skills to cultivate.

May 5, 2026Tuesday
Mother’s Day

The family business: When mother and daughter both choose osteopathic medicine

Four families, two generations, one shared philosophy: Meet the mother-daughter duos who are turning the art of osteopathic medicine into a powerful family legacy.

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Editor in Chief
Vania Manipod, DO
AOA Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Orange County, California
Advisory Board
  • Mahi Basra, DO
  • Parul Chhatpar, DO
    Preventive medicine resident
    UMass Chan, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
  • Alyssa Cole, DO
    Assistant Professor of Cancer Rehabilitation
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Laura Dalton, DO
    Retired OB-GYN
    Boynton Beach, Florida
  • Jennifer Gaertner-Otto, DO
    OB-GYN resident
    York, Pennsylvania
  • Angel Green, DO
    Internal medicine resident
    Johnson City, Tennessee
  • Tristan Hazebrook, DO
    Psychiatry resident
    North Carolina
  • Deborah Herchelroath, DO
    OB-GYN hospitalist
    UPMC Magee Womens - Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
  • Rachana Kolli, OMS IV
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Patrick Leary, DO, MS
    Retired sports medicine director
  • Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
    Psychiatry resident
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Saahir Mukherjee, DO
    Internal medicine resident
    Asheville, North Carolina
  • Ahmed Nahian, OMS IV
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill
  • Joan Naidorf, DO
    Emergency Physician, Author, Speaker
    Alexandria, Virginia
  • Aerial Petty, DO
    Family medicine health policy research fellow
    Washington, D.C.
  • Miko Rose, DO
    Psychiatrist and Founding Dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's proposed college of osteopathic medicine
    Indiana, Pennsylvania
  • Jeanne Sandella, DO
    VP for Professional Development Initiatives and Communications at the NBOME
    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
  • Steve P. Sanders, DO, MBA
    Recently retired internal medicine physician
  • Akshay Sharma, OMS IV
    California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC
    Psychiatry resident
    BayCare, Lutz, Florida
  • David O. Shumway, DO
    Internal medicine resident
    Biloxi, Mississippi
  • Ian Storch, DO
    Gastroenterologist and podcaster
  • Ilana Stukal, OMS IV
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Gene Tekmyster, DO, MBA
    Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
  • Undine Vallejos, DO
    Internist
    Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness-Carpentersville Community Center, Carpentersville, Illinois
  • Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
    Author and retired surgeon
    Mason City, Iowa
  • Curtis Wilkerson, OMS I
    Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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