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Subject Profession

Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday
careerDO & student voices
Moving on from medicine

5 ways to know you are ready for a career change

It may be that the golden days of practicing medicine how we were trained have come and gone for some of us.

Career Moves By Deanah Jibril, DO, MS, MBA, FACOOG
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday
nephrology
DOs and nephrology

Nephrology and osteopathic medicine: Closer than we realize

Although perhaps not an obvious choice for doctors of osteopathic medicine, more and more DOs are pursuing nephrology. Mark Baldwin, DO, explores the relationship between this complex specialty and osteopathic practices.

The Specialist By Mark D. Baldwin DO, FACOI, FASN
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday
In Memoriam
A life in medicine

In Memoriam: Feb. 1, 2023

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.

Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday
DO DayDO Day on Capitol HillNOM Week
Advocacy and Leadership

DO Day 2023 offers virtual and in-person opportunities, alongside NOM week

Participate virtually April 15-16 and in Washington, D.C. April 19-20. Registration is now open.

Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday
AT Stillosteopathic history
Women in medicine

A.T. Still’s first osteopathic medical school class included 6 women: We talked to some of their descendants

For National Women Physicians Day (Feb. 3), The DO explores the legacy of the profession’s pioneer women.

Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday
DO & student voicesosteopathic approachsurgery
National Women Physicians Day

New osteopathic surgery college president discusses being a DO in surgery

Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO, is proud of the unique skills, including OMT, that she brings to surgery as an osteopathic physician.

Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday
AOA Awardsawardsservice
News in Brief

Seeking nominations for AOA Distinguished Service Award

The award recognizes leaders who have made outstanding accomplishments in advancing osteopathic medicine, education, research or philanthropy.

Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday
medical journalism
Journalism & medicine

Medical media elective: Exploring one DO’s time in the ABC News Medical Unit

For those interested in journalism, a residency elective focused on health media might be the perfect fit.

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.

Jan. 13, 2023Friday
In Memoriam
A life in medicine

In Memoriam: David F. Hitzeman, DO, pioneer of the osteopathic medical profession

Dr. Hitzeman provided decades of service and leadership to the AOA as well as his state and specialty societies.

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Editor in Chief
Vania Manipod, DO
AOA Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Orange County, California
Advisory Board
  • Andrew Albano, DO
    Chief Medical Officer
    Greenville, South Carolina
  • Jerry Balentine DO
    Executive VP, COO
    New York Institute of Technology
  • Mahi Basra, OMS II
    Tampa, Florida
  • Alyssa Cole, DO
    Assistant Professor of Cancer Rehabilitation
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Jane Datinguinoo, OMS IV
    Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Kate de Klerk, DO
    Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
    Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
  • Sherri Eldin, OMS IV
    Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, New York
  • Nicolet Finger, DO
    PM&R Resident
    University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio
  • Angel Green, OMS III
    Ocala, Florida
  • Steven Gunderson, DO
    Anesthesiologist
    Rockford, Illinois
  • Tristan Hazebrook, OMS III
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Nicholas Imperato, OMS IV
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Deanah Jibril, DO, MS, MBA
    Assistant Clinical Professor, OB-GYN
    University of California Riverside School of Medicine
  • Mauricio W. Jones, DO
    First-Year Resident, Internal Medicine
    Temple, Texas
  • Jessica King, OMS III
    West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV
  • John Kylan Lynch, DO, MPH
    Neurologist
    Bethesda, Maryland
  • Brian Le, DO, MS
    Family Medicine Resident
    Glendale, California
  • Stephanie Lee, OMS IV
    Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Patrick Leary, DO, MS
    Director, Sports Medicine
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Sydney LeFay, DO
    Psychiatrist
    Corvallis, Oregon
  • Kasia Marciniec, DO
    PGY-1
    Iowa City, Iowa
  • Michelle Mudge-Riley, DO, MHA, RDN
    Senior Global Medical Science Liaison in Medical Affairs 
    U.S. and International 
  • Joan Naidorf, DO
    Emergency Physician, Author, Speaker
    Alexandria, Virginia
  • Michael Olek, DO
    Attending Physician, AD of Neurology
    Touro University Nevada
  • Samantha Payton, PhD, OMS II
  • Aerial Petty, DO
    Family Medicine PGY-2
    New York Presbyterian – Columbia University
  • Julia Pignanelli, OMS II
    NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine- Tampa Bay Regional Campus
  • Reshma Pinnameneni, OMS III
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Miko Rose, DO
    Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor
    Michigan State University
  • Jeanne Sandella, DO
    VP for Professional Development Initiatives and Communications at the NBOME
    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
  • Kevin Seely, OMS III
    Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Jesse Shaw, DO
    Director of Clinical Research at Sparta Science and Associate Professor of Sports Medicine and Performance
    University of Western States, Portland, Oregon
  • Alex Sher, MSN, ARNP-BC, OMS III
    Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, Tennessee
  • David O. Shumway, DO
    Internal Medicine Resident
    Biloxi, Mississippi
  • 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
  • Kevin Volkema, DO
    Family Medicine Physician
    Sentara Healthcare, Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
    Author and Retired Surgeon
    Mason City, Iowa
  • Polly Wiltz, DO
    Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, Washington
  • Julia Winje, DO
    Second-Year Internal Medicine Resident
  • Samuel Zarbock, DO
    Pediatrics Resident
    University of Wisconsin
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