Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday Coffee break These 3 future ‘coffee docs’ love java so much, they created a startup to sell specialized coffee products Frequent visits to local coffeeshops inspired these osteopathic medical students to establish their own coffee business—while also juggling medical school. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday medical specialtiesPM&Rsports medicine Specialty spotlight The joys of PM&R sports medicine Learn what specializing in PM&R sports medicine entails and some of the more unique attributes of this rewarding subspecialty. The Specialist By Gene Tekmyster, DO
Dec. 14, 2023Thursday research New developments Blood pressure management, risks and benefits of cannabis use and psilocybin treatment for MDD The DO has compiled three new medical studies that DOs will find valuable and relevant to their work. Research By Mauricio W. Jones, DO
Dec. 12, 2023Tuesday 2023 recap A year in review: The DO’s top 10 stories of 2023 The DO and our contributing writers had another great year! We are thrilled to share this list of the most popular articles of 2023.
Dec. 11, 2023Monday internationalSOMA Whole-person care What we can learn from international osteopaths I recently attended the Osteopathic International Alliance conference in London. Throughout the conference, it became clear to me that while we differ in our training, at the core of everyone’s studies is excellent patient care focused on the whole person.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Dec. 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday JOMleadershipresearch Research Curiosity in medicine: An interview with JOM’s editor in chief The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine recently received a Journal Impact Factor (JIF), which has bolstered the journal’s credibility and prestige in the research world. JOM Editor-in-Chief Ross Zafonte, DO, shares his journey into research and the journal’s goals.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday consultation-liaison psychiatrypsychiatry Brain-body connections A day in the life of a consult-liaison psychiatrist The holistic view of human health is an ideal foundation for CL psychiatry, writes Sydney LeFay, DO, who walks us through what day-to-day patient care looks like for a CL psychiatrist. The Specialist By Sydney LeFay, DO
Dec. 1, 2023Friday Updates in the DO profession Orthopedic surgeon forms physician support network, AOA accepting nominations for advocacy awards North Carolina orthopedic surgeon Ted Parcel, DO, recently founded the Physician Cancer Network after a diagnosis of stage IV colon cancer. The AOA is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 advocacy awards.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday nutrition Just what the doctor ordered Where nutrition meets osteopathic medicine: New York DO/RD supports area youth and patients Family physician and registered dietician Alexander Ford, DO, RD, discusses his passionate work with 4th Family, a local nonprofit, and the ways he advises patients on nutrition and food. DOs to Know By Angel Green, OMS IV