March 31, 2026Tuesday lifestyle medicinemilitary medicine Mission-driven medicine Q&A: How this combat veteran and lifestyle medicine physician is helping shape digital health Regan A. Stiegmann, DO, MPH, has built a career rooted in service, blending osteopathic principles, military medicine and lifestyle health. Guided by a commitment to whole-person care, her approach to medicine reimagines performance, prevention and lifelong health. DOs to Know By Angel Green, DO
Feb. 28, 2025Friday DO & student voicesOMTpatient care Reconnecting with OMT How adopting OMT can improve both patient outcomes and physician satisfaction Bradley Goldstein, DO, makes the case for osteopathic manipulative treatment, then shares actionable steps DOs can take to adopt it in their practice of medicine. The DO Distinction By Bradley Goldstein, DO, CAQSM, MPH, MS
April 6, 2026Monday clinical rotationsOB-GYNrotations Handling with care Tips for helping deliver babies on your OB-GYN rotation Ilana Stukal, OMS IV, shares her journey of her own OB-GYN rotation and provides guidance for other medical students. OMS Life By Ilana Stukal, OMS IV
April 7, 2026Tuesday difficult patientsgray rockingtiktok Difficult patients What is ‘gray rocking?’ Should we embrace it or not? Joan Naidorf, DO, breaks down the TikTok trend of “gray rocking” and shares her thoughts on whether it’s a viable strategy for physicians. What's Trending By Joan Naidorf, DO
April 14, 2026Tuesday NOM WeekOMMOMTONMM 3-dimensional approach Sculpting a career: From fine arts to ONMM Drawing on his background in fine arts and neuroscience, OMM specialist Alex King, DO, shares how the artistry of anatomy and human touch drives his work as a clinician and educator. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
March 23, 2026Monday women's health Defining the shift Is it menopause or just life? Navigating midlife requires more than managing a busy schedule; it demands a deep understanding of the perimenopausal transition. Mapping the physical and cognitive shifts that women experience throughout perimenopause and menopause provides a clearer path toward the interventions that help patients reclaim their wellness.
March 1, 2026Sunday A.T. Still A new era in medicine Did A.T. Still, DO, have an MD degree? Although many assume A.T. Still, DO, founder of osteopathic medicine, held an MD degree, the reality is more complex. David Fuller, DO, walks us through a fascinating chapter of history at the dawn of osteopathic medicine.
March 30, 2026Monday Best and worst statesbest states for doctorswallethub State by state The best and worst states for doctors in 2026 For the third year in a row, Montana leads WalletHub’s annual list, while New York comes in last. See where your state landed.
April 1, 2026Wednesday Leadership Applications now open for positions on AOA bureaus, committees and councils Apply by Thursday, April 30.
April 7, 2026Tuesday DO Day 2026 CME DO Day CME now available on-demand Access DO Day content on-demand through June 20, 2026.
April 13, 2026Monday diploma mills Medical diploma mills Getting a secondary MD degree as a DO—is it possible, and what could be the harm? As DOs have been targeted by businesses offering to help them earn fast, affordable MD degrees, The DO talked with two attorneys who share insights about the legality of these programs, the risks of using them and why they don’t recommend them.