May 9, 2025Friday advocacyDO & student voicesDO DayDO Day on Capitol Hill Capitol Hill My DO Day 2025 experience: Advocating for Medicare physician payments, THCGME and Medicaid access “Each DO Day is unique, and it is always exciting to see the theme of each year unfold,” writes Cassandra Holub, OMS IV. Advocacy By Cassandra Holub, DO
May 2, 2025Friday medical school Persistence & purpose This DO student started med school at age 50. Now, she’s sharing her journey on Instagram and TikTok “Med-fluencer” Jen Reinmuth Birch, OMS III, is inspiring nontraditional students nationwide by showing them that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. DOs to Know By Angel Green, DO
May 1, 2025Thursday DO & student voicesmedical schooltransitions Adapting Preparing for the transition from third to fourth year of med school William Rinaldi, DO, an emergency medicine resident, shares his best tips for studying for COMLEX, scheduling rotations and preparing for rotations. OMS Life By William Rinaldi, DO
May 1, 2025Thursday health apps Technology Essential apps for healthcare professionals: Streamlining care, education and wellness The DO has put together a curated list of doctor-recommended apps that can help health care professionals stay informed, improve patient care and enhance efficiency. What's Trending By Katie Arvia
April 30, 2025Wednesday Anxietycold plunge Cold as ice Diving into the science of cold plunges: Is it worth the icy dip? Kiley Flynn, OMS III, breaks down the most commonly asked questions related to cold plunges and also shares her own experiences. After Hours By Kiley Flynn, OMS III
April 29, 2025Tuesday personal reflectionretirement Golden years Denouement: How life evolves after you retire from medicine In his final Back Nine column, Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, reflects on his retirement thus far, shares what he’s learned and what’s up next. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
April 11, 2025Friday OMMOMT Broadening horizons Hands-on care: Why the osteopathic medical profession should encourage MDs to learn to provide OMT More MDs are seeking osteopathic-focused training. Brian Loveless, DO, gives an overview of the available courses and explains why this development is good for patients and DOs. The DO Distinction By Brian Loveless, DO
April 8, 2025Tuesday DO & student voicessocial media Mental health Breaking down social media use in children: Is it time for a warning label? Trevor Hogue, OMS IV, discusses the risks of social media use in children and shares how warning labels and legislation can help protect them. What's Trending By Trevor Hogue, OMS IV
March 26, 2025Wednesday opioidspatient care Compassionate care Why physician empathy in health care delivery is so important John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, and Yen Tran, OMS III, explore the key roles physician empathy and communication play in improving patient satisfaction and outcomes, especially in chronic pain management. Research By John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA
March 26, 2025Wednesday AIOMM Body, mind, spirit Q&A: OMM specialist discusses academia, prison medicine and AI in healthcare Ravi David Yarid, DO, shares details about his experience working in correctional medicine, his current role in academic medicine and his efforts to shape responsible AI use in osteopathic medicine. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN