March 6, 2026Friday A unique opportunity How NYITCOM’s Emigre Physicians Program saves the dreams of immigrant physicians The program trains physicians within an accredited American medical school and culminates not only in clinical readiness, but also in a new professional identity as a DO. Diversity in Medicine By Ahmed Nahian, OMS III
March 4, 2026Wednesday medical studentsOMS IVresearchtravel Global health Research year: My experience in Nepal via the Fulbright program Shaun Ranade, OMS IV, shares details about his maternal health research and guidance for medical students who are considering a research year. OMS Life By Shaun T. Ranade, OMS IV
Feb. 26, 2026Thursday The “residency+” years From learner to leader: Navigating the transition from resident to attending Christopher Behringer, DO, shares key factors to consider when preparing to become an attending, including finances, work-life balance and avoiding burnout. Resident Notebook By Christopher Behringer, DO
Feb. 26, 2026Thursday gastroenterology Beyond the scope What medical students need to know about pursuing a gastroenterology career Ian Storch, DO, shares his own journey in gastroenterology and provides tips for students who are considering the specialty. The Specialist By Ian Storch, DO
Feb. 10, 2026Tuesday Black History MonthDO & student voicesThe DO book club Black History Month The DO Book Club, Feb. 2026: ‘Blacks in Osteopathic Medicine: An Idea Whose Time Has Come’ In her book, Darnita Anderson Hill, DO, expands on the contributions Black DOs have made to osteopathic medicine. The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
Feb. 2, 2026Monday sports medicine Game plan From Baghdad to the Buccaneers: Lessons from the field Veteran Fred Brennan, DO, discusses his unique journey and his role caring for pro athletes as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Toronto Blue Jays. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
Jan. 29, 2026Thursday DO & student voicesretirement Golden years A recently retired DO shares what motivated her to take the next step confidently Wendi Lovenvirth, DO, shares how she came up with her “5 M’s of retirement” and how they helped her transition to this new stage. Back Nine By Wendi J. Lovenvirth, DO
Jan. 20, 2026Tuesday Stealing the show Curtains up, white coat on: Meet the Tony-Winning DO who bridges medicine and Broadway Third-generation DO and Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Jeffrey S. Grove, DO, reflects on his dual paths to osteopathic medicine and Broadway. DOs to Know By Katie Arvia
Jan. 20, 2026Tuesday DO & student voicesretirement Golden years How physicians can lose their identity in retirement and what to do about it Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA, shares details about the identity crisis he experienced when he retired and how he resolved it. Back Nine By Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA
Jan. 13, 2026Tuesday End-of-life care Your middle initial: The weight of a single letter A physician recounts her hospice patient’s final days and the unexpected gravity of completing his death certificate, when one small choice becomes an act of remembrance. Art of Medicine By Wendi J. Lovenvirth, DO