Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday Mental health The DO Book Club: ‘Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses’ In her memoir, Sarah Fay questions the validity of the DSM and addresses several problems with how mental illness is commonly addressed in the U.S. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday Tjhe DO book club Food for thought The DO Book Club, Jan. 2023: ‘When We Do Harm,’ ‘Floating Feathers’ and ‘When Spirit Touches Matter’ This month’s books examine medical errors, a doctor’s perspective on his own harrowing illness and a DO’s pilgrimage and spiritual journey. The DO Book Club By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Dec. 1, 2022Thursday The DO book club Romance on the wards The DO Book Club, Dec. 2022: ‘On Rotation’ and ‘The White Coat Diaries’ In these books, we learn about the pressures some minority women face as they navigate their professional and personal lives. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Dec. 1, 2022Thursday medical studentssocial media From virtual to reality Examining the unrealistic representation of medical school on social media Many med students on social media share only the “pretty” aspects of their training, making medical school appear easier than it is. What's Trending By Trevor Hogue, OMS III
Dec. 1, 2022Thursday African-American doctorsDO & student voicesnutrition Diet Food from the soul: A history of African American culture and nutrition Many adaptations made by necessity during slavery to traditional African foods decreased their nutritional value and compromised their inherently nutritious properties. Diversity in Medicine By Alexander Ford, DO, RD
Dec. 1, 2022Thursday DO & student voiceshobbies On the hunt The art of foraging wild mushrooms Foraging for mushrooms is growing in popularity as a recreational hobby, and it is safer than you might realize. After Hours By Kelsea Sandefur, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday The DO book club Past, present, future The DO Book Club, Nov. 2022: What Doctors Feel, The Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine, A Christmas Carol This month’s books examine where modern medicine’s been and may be heading, how what doctors see and do affects them emotionally, and what our real business is. The DO Book Club By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesgift guideholiday gift guide Holiday gift guide Top 10 holiday gifts for doctors and medical students Whether you’re in medicine and trying to pass along helpful suggestions, or you’re someone trying to buy the right thing for your favorite doctor or medical student, I hope this list is helpful for your holiday shopping.
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday AOFmoneymoney matters Compassionate giving Why I talk about money: A call to do good When money meets compassion, the impact can be extraordinary. I encourage all physicians and medical students to use your desire to serve as a driving force to learn more about money. Money Matters By Seger Morris, DO
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday The DO book club Trailblazers The DO Book Club, Oct. 2022: The Doctors Blackwell This history of the famous sisters and pioneers in medicine casts a spotlight on a tumultuous time in American history. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO