Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday AOA Fresh start It’s a new day at The DO! The new publication, written by DOs, for DOs, is focused on topics that are relevant to today’s DOs and medical students and the issues they want to discuss. From the Editor By Vania Manipod, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday money mattersstudent loans Student loans Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What’s new, what’s left out, and what steps to take Here’s what you need to know about the recent PSLF changes and some steps you can take to take advantage of them. Money Matters By Seger Morris, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday Rural frontline medicine How this DO practiced frontline medicine in western Alaska in the early days of COVID-19 Timothy Lemaire, DO, shares his experience and insights working on the frontlines of the pandemic in Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome, Alaska. Pandemic By Jane Dalisay, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday residency Life Outside Medicine Why you should consider living in a tiny home during residency Keeping costs down and the opportunities for adventure are two major reasons to live in a tiny home. After Hours By Kelsea Sandefur, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday Exciting new studies Recent studies shed light on diabetes, mask efficacy, COPD treatment and Alzheimer’s disease Read about four studies that are relevant to many DOs and the work they do. Research By Mauricio W. Jones, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesresearch Medical Research How to conduct research as a medical student This article will address how to conduct research as a medical student, including details on different types of research, how to go about constructing an idea and other practical advice. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday patient care Patient care From medical skeptic to grateful and compliant: My recent patient’s transformation I was blown away by the turnaround I recently witnessed in a patient who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Art of Medicine By Erin O'Laughlin, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday MatchNRMP Match Getting into residency Cracking the Match: Everything a current (or future) residency applicant needs to know about the Match algorithm Get all the necessary backstory, quips, bridges-over-pitfalls, and empowering strategies available to help you be well-informed on the mechanics of The Match. Meet Your Match By Samuel Zarbock, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesmedical schoolmentoring Diversity in Medicine My journey as an underrepresented minority in medicine with mentors who guided me along the way If you’re an underrepresented minority student looking for a mentor, know that the mentor doesn’t have to be of your own race, though it’s nice if you can find that. Diversity in Medicine By Alexander Ford, DO, RD
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicessocial mediawomen in medicine Advocacy The intersection of social media, social justice and medicine During Black History Month, we are highlighting impactful Black physician and medical student voices on social media platforms. What's Trending By Hala Sabry, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday advocacy Taking action How to advocate for the osteopathic medical profession Here’s why I find advocacy so rewarding—and here’s an overview of the tools and programs that have supported me in advocating for my profession and my patients. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday Golden years Retiring from medicine: The best of times or the worst of times? Whether we dread retirement or can’t wait to get there, saying goodbye to a career in medicine is never easy. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday Leader in medical education DO and Ohio native became dean of LMU-DCOM in the midst of the pandemic Christopher Loyke, DO, is a leader in medical education in Harrogate, Tennessee. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday Ask A LeadercareerleadershipMBAMHAosteopathic medical education Ask A Leader Physician leadership: How do I move from practicing medicine into an administrative role? Our advice columnist answers a DO’s question about advancing one’s career and a student’s question about dual-degree programs at COMs. Ask Dr. Balentine By Jerry Balentine, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday OB-GYNpatient careThe DO book club Art of medicine The DO Book Club, Feb. 2022: It’s All in the Delivery and Motherhood, Medicine & Me One DO details his quest to improve patient communication, and another shares her experiences as a mother and OB-GYN, in this month’s featured reads. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday emergency medicine Leadership The state of DO-MD relations: This emergency medicine physician has a unique take Marilyn Heine, MD, is married to Arlin Silberman, DO, and has spent her medical career collaborating with the osteopathic profession.
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday aoa leadershipNWPDwomen in medicine Recognizing women in medicine Q&A: How the house of medicine can better support female physicians For National Women Physicians Day, The DO talks with Sonia Rivera-Martinez, DO, about her experience as a woman in medicine.
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday medical schoolresearchresidency Medical Education Report provides a roadmap on improving the transition from medical school to residency The Coalition for Physician Accountability shared 34 recommendations in the areas of applicant advising, DEI, away rotations, application review and selection processes, and wellness.
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday aoa leadership History Civil rights activist William G. Anderson, DO, looks back on fighting segregation with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Anderson recalls his relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his 25-year career as a surgeon.
Feb. 2, 2022Wednesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Feb. 1, 2022 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday advocacyDO Day Advocacy and leadership DO Day 2022 offers virtual and in-person opportunities DO Day 2022 will take place April 23-27 virtually and in Washington, D.C. Registration is now open.