A welcome change Physicians and mental health: Making medical license applications less punitive to doctors who seek help The licensing process has become more compassionate in many states, but there is more work to be done in this area. Here’s how you can help. Oct. 2, 2023MondayOctober 2023 issue Burnout Vania Manipod, DO Vania Manipod, DO, is the editor in chief of The DO and an AOA board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Orange County, California. Contact Dr. Manipod
Advocacy win: Ontario recognizes AOA board certification and residency training The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario voted to amend its bylaws to recognize AOA board certification during a recent meeting.
AOA advances grassroots advocacy for medical student parity Advocacy resulted in a prominent school of medicine reversing a decision that had excluded a DO from applying for a microsurgery and craniofacial fellowship.
Avoiding burnout is simple. Start at the admission phase. Stop admitting simply by high grades and post grad work. Look at the candidate with a different view in mind. Can he/she tolerate stress? What kind of family are they from? It’s not just the tough studying they have to deal with, but Failure with patients as well. Compassion is good – but can only take you so far. Have they learned to listen and not judge? Oct. 5, 2023, at 1:27 pm Reply