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
July 30, 2025Wednesday preventive medicine An ounce of prevention, a pound of cure The power of preventive medicine in osteopathic care Blending the principles of osteopathic medicine with the tools of public health, preventive medicine offers DOs a powerful pathway to address health at both individual and community levels. The Specialist By Parul Chhatpar, DO, PGY-3
Aug. 1, 2025Friday booksThe DO book club Vietnam nurses The DO Book Club, Aug. 2025: ‘The Women’ In this 2024 work of historical fiction, Hannah tells the story of a young woman named Frances “Frankie” McGrath, who trains as a nurse in San Diego and follows her brother, a naval officer, into service in Vietnam. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Aug. 19, 2025Tuesday retirement Golden years 6 questions to ask yourself when you’re thinking about retiring from medicine Janice Blumer, DO, shares the questions that brought her much-needed clarity regarding her own retirement plans. Back Nine By Janice Blumer, DO
Aug. 20, 2025Wednesday President, psychiatrist & pitmaster Where healing meets heat: New AOA president shares how he became a grill master From the clinic to the smokehouse, AOA President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D. FACN, brings his passion for healing and connection to both patients and the pit. After Hours By Jeanne Sandella, DO
July 30, 2025Wednesday 150 years of DOsAT Stillosteopathic history Light the candles Happy Birthday A.T. Still, DO! Celebrate the founder of osteopathic medicine by learning more about his life As the profession celebrated its 150th anniversary this past year, The DO published several articles exploring aspects of Dr. Still’s life, including his Civil War service and actions he took to support the abolitionist movement in the U.S.
Aug. 1, 2025Friday AOA board certificationCME Best practices Osteopathic OB-GYN board and college join forces for certification innovation Credentialing Insights journal highlights collaboration as an example for other credentialing organizations to follow.
Aug. 4, 2025Monday News in brief Statement from medical association liaisons to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on being barred from nation’s vaccine review process “We strongly urge the Administration to reconsider excluding our organizations from participating in the ACIP vaccine review process so we can continue to feel confident in its vaccine recommendations for our patients,” the statement reads.
Aug. 12, 2025Tuesday CMEOMED25 News in brief OMED25 conference program now available Get a detailed breakdown of CME sessions for your specialty, information on conference-wide events and more.
Aug. 5, 2025Tuesday AT StillDO & student voicesHOD 2025 Past, present, future A.T. Still Memorial Lecture: ‘Our mission endures’ Ronnie B. Martin, DO, calls on the osteopathic medical profession to embrace its heritage, remember its history and lead the next generation proudly.
Aug. 7, 2025Thursday AOAresearchvaccines In the news Statement from leading physician groups on HHS decision to pull mRNA vaccine funding “Sustained research funding is essential to developing the next generation of tools that protect Americans from infectious disease,” the statement reads.
Aug. 12, 2025Tuesday DO & student voicessocial media In the limelight Catching up with the most-followed doctor on social media Mikhail “Dr. Mike” Varshavski, DO, provides updates on his fight against medical misinformation, his efforts to fund scholarships for students and an exciting new project on the horizon.