Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday diversitydiversity in medicineDO & student voicesmedical training Diversity matters Black History Month: Recognizing the Black DOs I looked up to during my medical training Black doctors such as AOA Past President William Anderson, DO, and DeAundre Dyer, DO, serve as examples to underrepresented minorities in medicine as they live their truth and push boundaries. Diversity in Medicine By Alexander Ford, DO, RD
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday careerDO & student voices Moving on from medicine 5 ways to know you are ready for a career change It may be that the golden days of practicing medicine how we were trained have come and gone for some of us. Career Moves By Deanah Jibril, DO, MS, MBA
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday nephrology DOs and nephrology Nephrology and osteopathic medicine: Closer than we realize Although perhaps not an obvious choice for doctors of osteopathic medicine, more and more DOs are pursuing nephrology. Mark Baldwin, DO, explores the relationship between this complex specialty and osteopathic practices. The Specialist By Mark D. Baldwin DO, FACOI, FASN
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday advocacy Capitol Hill New year, new Congress Here’s what DOs and osteopathic medical students need to know about the 118th Congress. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday JSGMESB Matchmilitary matchresidency Need to know Your guide to navigating the military match The Joint Services Graduate Medical Education Selection Board (JSGMESB) results are the single most important determinant of your immediate future as a military medical student. Meet Your Match By David O. Shumway, DO
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday Mental health The DO Book Club: ‘Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses’ In her memoir, Sarah Fay questions the validity of the DSM and addresses several problems with how mental illness is commonly addressed in the U.S. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Feb. 22, 2023Wednesday Black History Month Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month with these Black DO physicians The DO commemorates Black History Month with 16 biographies of influential Black DOs.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Feb. 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Feb. 13, 2023Monday Operation Nightingale scheme “Operation Nightingale” fraud scheme alert: Bogus nursing credentials sold to thousands of aspiring nurses It was recently discovered that a scheme, nicknamed “Operation Nightingale,” offered aspiring nurses the opportunity to purchase fake nursing degree diplomas and transcripts.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday medical journalism Journalism & medicine Medical media elective: Exploring one DO’s time in the ABC News Medical Unit For those interested in journalism, a residency elective focused on health media might be the perfect fit.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday Happy camper Working as a camp doctor during my pediatrics residency Patricia Hoffman, DO, recounts her time serving as a camp doctor during her pediatrics residency, and how the opportunity provided learning experiences and affirmations.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday gun violence Stopping the attacks Preventing targeted gun violence in our schools For years, stories of gun violence in schools have dominated the headlines. MSUCOM seeks to address and put an end to this brutality.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday DO DayDO Day on Capitol HillNOM Week Advocacy and Leadership DO Day 2023 offers virtual and in-person opportunities, alongside NOM week Participate virtually April 15-16 and in Washington, D.C. April 19-20. Registration is now open.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday AOA Awardsawardsservice News in Brief Seeking nominations for AOA Distinguished Service Award The award recognizes leaders who have made outstanding accomplishments in advancing osteopathic medicine, education, research or philanthropy.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday awardspatient care Professional updates Eagles fan is saved by DO during home game, Rowan-SOM presents award DO dressed as ‘mummer’ in pink dress and face paint sprang into action to assist fellow football fan in distress.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday AT Stillosteopathic history Women in medicine A.T. Still’s first osteopathic medical school class included 6 women: We talked to some of their descendants For National Women Physicians Day (Feb. 3), The DO explores the legacy of the profession’s pioneer women.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday concussionmental healthsports medicine Behind the game How sports-related concussions affect mental health Clinicians will anxiously be awaiting a new set of suggested diagnostic and treatment guidelines that most likely will need to be implemented before the next NFL season.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday DO & student voicesosteopathic approachsurgery National Women Physicians Day New osteopathic surgery college president discusses being a DO in surgery Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO, is proud of the unique skills, including OMT, that she brings to surgery as an osteopathic physician.
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer screenings New information about colorectal cancer screening guidelines available as a resource to physicians Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer.