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
April 2, 2023Sunday careerhobbies Best of both worlds The Balentine dream: How this DO takes on both a demanding career and a goat farm Woodstock Goat Yoga is a passion project of Dr. and Mrs. Balentine’s, located at their home near Woodstock, New York. After Hours By Sherri Eldin, DO, MFA
March 13, 2023Monday gift guideNational Doctors Day Celebrating physicians Top 10 gifts for National Doctors’ Day Being a physician is often a thankless job, and it is nice to be reminded that we are appreciated. Here is a gift guide to get the doctor in your life something they will love.
March 1, 2023Wednesday awardsgrants Professional updates AOCA accepting award nominations, SHSU COM lands first residency program The AOCA is now accepting nominations for six different awards and recognitions; Conroe, Texas COM expected to launch its first accredited physician program.
March 1, 2023Wednesday The DO book club Diving into the lab The DO Book Club, March 2023: “STIFF,” “Cutting Out” and “ADHD: Quick & Easy Guide” In this humorously irreverent but never disrespectful work of creative nonfiction, Mary Roach dissects, if you will, the role cadavers have played throughout history. The DO Book Club By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday awardspatient care Professional updates Eagles fan is saved by DO during home game, Rowan-SOM presents award DO dressed as ‘mummer’ in pink dress and face paint sprang into action to assist fellow football fan in distress.