Dec. 1, 2023Friday consultation-liaison psychiatrypsychiatry Brain-body connections A day in the life of a consult-liaison psychiatrist The holistic view of human health is an ideal foundation for CL psychiatry, writes Sydney LeFay, DO, who walks us through what day-to-day patient care looks like for a CL psychiatrist. The Specialist By Sydney LeFay, DO
Dec. 1, 2023Friday women in medicine Pop culture Reflections on the ‘Barbie’ movie and its impact on women in medicine I went to see the movie because I thought it would be fun and it got good reviews. But wow, did it strike a chord with me. What's Trending By Jeanne Rupert, DO
Dec. 1, 2023Friday advocacyAOA advocacymedical school DO impact Advocacy should be a medical education core competency No framework is in place within the current medical education curriculum to educate students on how to properly pursue societal health care needs. Advocacy By Gene Tekmyster, DO
Dec. 1, 2023Friday emergency medicineThe DO book club Emergency medicine The DO Book Club, December 2023: ‘Code Gray: Death, Life and Uncertainty in the ER’ As an emergency physician during the early months of 2020, the author draws back the opaque curtain on what was really happening and how frontline medical staff were sharing information. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Dec. 1, 2023Friday nutrition Just what the doctor ordered Where nutrition meets osteopathic medicine: New York DO/RD supports area youth and patients Family physician and registered dietician Alexander Ford, DO, RD, discusses his passionate work with 4th Family, a local nonprofit, and the ways he advises patients on nutrition and food. DOs to Know By Angel Green, OMS IV
Dec. 14, 2023Thursday research New developments Blood pressure management, risks and benefits of cannabis use and psilocybin treatment for MDD The DO has compiled three new medical studies that DOs will find valuable and relevant to their work. Research By Mauricio W. Jones, DO
Dec. 1, 2023Friday My brother’s keeper My quest for immortality: I wanted to always be around so I could take care of my brother The Hindu ceremony Raksha Bandhan celebrates the love between brothers and sisters. For one osteopathic medical student, the annual festival takes on a significant and special meaning. After Hours By Swathi Deo Sambatha, OMS IV
Dec. 12, 2023Tuesday 2023 recap A year in review: The DO’s top 10 stories of 2023 The DO and our contributing writers had another great year! We are thrilled to share this list of the most popular articles of 2023.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Dec. 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday DO & student voices Wrapping up 2023 DOs and DO students on The DO’s advisory board share their fave books, movies, food and more from 2023 If you’ll have time off for the holidays and could use ideas for entertainment, cooking and stress relief, this article has many great options that are recommended by your peers.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday advocacystudent leadership Student advocacy Students and health policy: The importance of getting involved and where to start Osteopathic medical students have a variety of opportunities available to them when it comes to participating in and influencing the health care policies that will directly impact their future patients.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday JOMleadershipresearch Research Curiosity in medicine: An interview with JOM’s editor in chief The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine recently received a Journal Impact Factor (JIF), which has bolstered the journal’s credibility and prestige in the research world. JOM Editor-in-Chief Ross Zafonte, DO, shares his journey into research and the journal’s goals.
Dec. 1, 2023Friday Updates in the DO profession Orthopedic surgeon forms physician support network, AOA accepting nominations for advocacy awards North Carolina orthopedic surgeon Ted Parcel, DO, recently founded the Physician Cancer Network after a diagnosis of stage IV colon cancer. The AOA is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 advocacy awards.
Dec. 6, 2023Wednesday mental healthOMED23psychedelics OMED23 Psychedelic drugs for mental illness: A brief history and overview Leslie Madrak, DO, presented at OMED23 on the usage of psychedelics such as ketamine and psilocybin mushrooms to treat mental health disorders.
Dec. 6, 2023Wednesday OMED Inspiration on-demand OMED virtual program highlights DO changemakers Register for the virtual program by Dec. 15 for full access to all conference programming through Dec. 31.
Dec. 11, 2023Monday internationalSOMA Whole-person care What we can learn from international osteopaths I recently attended the Osteopathic International Alliance conference in London. Throughout the conference, it became clear to me that while we differ in our training, at the core of everyone’s studies is excellent patient care focused on the whole person.