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 bookschildrenThe DO book club Early exposure The DO Book Club, April 2025: ‘Medical School for Kids’ Joan Naidorf, DO, dives into this educational series where kids will learn about the body’s organs, possible careers, future visits to the doctor’s office and different specialties. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
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
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
March 26, 2025Wednesday AIOMM Body, mind, spirit Q&A: OMM specialist discusses academia, prison medicine and AI in health care 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, ARNP-BC
March 26, 2025Wednesday clinical rotationsmedical schooltransitions Transitions Making the move from the second to third year of medical school Laura Frackiewicz, OMS IV, shares how she approached studying for COMLEX and scheduling and prepping for rotations. OMS Life By William Rinaldi, DO
April 2, 2023Sunday DO & student voicesmedical schoolresearch Standing out Weighing your options: Should you pursue a research year? Are you wondering how to stand out amongst your peers when applying for a competitive residency? Consider taking a research year. OMS Life By Victor Martinez, OMS III
April 8, 2025Tuesday exam Partnership Board chairs break down the new ABS and AOBS metabolic and bariatric surgery exam The DO talked with David Dellinger, DO, AOBS board chair, and Adam Smith, DO, newly appointed MBS board chair, to learn more about the inspiration behind this collaboration and the benefits of taking this exam.
March 26, 2025Wednesday News in brief Nominations open soon for the AOIA’s Digital Health Innovation Steering Committee Help shape the evolution of digital technology use within osteopathic medicine. Self-nominations are open from March 31 to April 25.
April 2, 2025Wednesday professional updates Leaders and innovators DO to lead Mississippi physician workforce office, DO student co-authors educational children’s book Richard Calderone, DO, MPH, is the new director of the Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce, and Brooke Birks, OMS IV, published a children’s book.
April 8, 2025Tuesday burnoutmental health Finding balance How burnout taught me to listen to my body Veronica Nkie, DO, MPH, reflects on exhaustion, self-awareness and the simple, sustainable habits that have helped support her well-being.
April 9, 2025Wednesday auditsburnoutCMEwebinar CME New webinars cover preventing burnout and responding to payor audits An April 15 AOIA webinar will share strategies for cultivating resilience, and an on-demand webinar will discuss best practices for dealing with payor audits.
April 9, 2025Wednesday News in brief Applications now open for positions on AOA bureaus, committees and councils Apply by Wednesday, April 30.
April 9, 2025Wednesday Advocacy DO Day CME now available on-demand Access DO Day content on-demand through June 20, 2025.
April 15, 2025Tuesday residencyspecialtieswebinar Residency Upcoming webinars cover applying to residency in different specialties AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders webinars will share tips on how to put your best foot forward on residency applications.
April 11, 2025Friday #DOProud Profession celebrates osteopathic medicine during NOM Week National Osteopathic Medicine Week is a celebration of the 197,000 members of the osteopathic medical profession who have dedicated their careers to caring for their patients.
April 14, 2025Monday AOA board certification News in brief National Defense Authorization Act recognizes AOA’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 notes that the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the AOA meets the Defense Health Agency’s criteria for physician certifying organizations.
April 15, 2025Tuesday 150 years of DOs Stamp of approval A 1.5-inch piece of osteopathic history: Revisiting the 1972 USPS osteopathic medicine stamp In 1972, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring osteopathic medicine in celebration of the AOA’s 75th anniversary, recognizing the profession’s growing contributions to American health care.