Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday Black History Monthfamily medicinewomen in medicine Empowering medicine Black History Month: Early-career DO shares insights on underrepresentation and injustice in medicine After becoming one of the youngest Black women to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, Ashley R. Peterson, DO, joined a professional team that focuses on value-based care for underserved patients. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC
Jan. 30, 2024Tuesday self-careThe DO book club Redefining wellness The DO Book Club, Feb. 2024: ‘Real Self-Care’ Psychiatrist Pooja Lakshmin, MD, chronicles the challenges facing women in American society and presents a bold new approach to caring for oneself. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday Dream on Chasing your dreams: Focusing on the journey rather than the end goal Sometimes, our dreams can feel impossible to achieve. Stephanie Lee, OMS IV, shares why she believes the journey is more important than the destination. Burnout By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday advocacypatient care Caring in the cold Cold-weather medicine: Barriers to care that patients may face in the winter A recent experience in the ER made me think about how I can better advocate for my patients in the winter months. Here are some of my ideas. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Jan. 30, 2024Tuesday diversity in medicineNWPDwomen in medicine National Women Physicians Day The sacrifices women physicians make: Balancing a medical career and family The idea that women should be able to do it all—have a career and also be the perfect mom and wife—was prevalent in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. It’s an expectation that my generation, Gen X, grew up with. Diversity in Medicine By Shannon Jimenez, DO
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday international licensure Voyage to Aotearoa Practicing medicine in New Zealand: Tackling 3 misconceptions about working abroad Sydney LeFay, DO, debunks some common misconceptions about practicing abroad as a DO. Dr. LeFay also shares the story of her unforgettable experience of working in the Land of the Long White Cloud. Career Moves By Sydney LeFay, DO
Feb. 2, 2024Friday match daymatchingrank order list Awaiting Match Day From chaos to simplicity: The waiting game before Match Day You finally submitted and certified your rank list … now what? Meet Your Match By Miko Rose, DO
Feb. 5, 2024Monday DO & student voicesmediaOMTsocial media DO representation Examining the coverage of DOs in the mainstream media Here’s why better and more accurate representation of DOs is needed across the media spectrum. What's Trending By Alyssa Cole Mixon, DO
Jan. 30, 2024Tuesday cancermedical schoolpatient care Experiencing loss How I survived losing my spouse to cancer in medical school During this period of darkness in my personal life, osteopathic medicine gave me a lifeline.
Jan. 30, 2024Tuesday Profession updates Updates in the DO profession New care model aims to address maternal health crisis, AOA to host free virtual career fair The HHS and CMS have a new care model aimed at reducing disparities and improving outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people. The AOA will host a free collaborative Multi-Specialty Career Virtual Summit on Feb. 24.
Feb. 26, 2024Monday State of medicine Nearly half of physicians surveyed say they’re burned out in 2024 Medscape survey reveals this year’s high burnout rate is lower than last year, but still a significant increase from before the pandemic.
Feb. 20, 2024Tuesday The Pearl of Africa 3 osteopathic moments in Uganda Jeanne Rupert, DO, recently joined a global health trip to Uganda, where she was able to connect osteopathic medicine and principles through medical outreach, highlighting disparities and fostering understanding.
Feb. 12, 2024Monday artificial intelligence Breaking new ground The future of AI in medicine is osteopathic Artificial intelligence has the potential to empower physicians to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time with patients, two DOs write.
Feb. 5, 2024Monday advocacyDO Day Advocacy and leadership DO Day 2024 offers leadership opportunities and features a compelling keynote speaker Join the AOA for virtual sessions April 13-14 and/or in-person in Washington, D.C., April 17-18. Plus, don’t miss keynote speaker Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, PhD. Registration is now open.
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday clerkshipsDO & student voicesmedical school Guiding future DOs How to develop more clerkships for osteopathic medical students Miko Rose, DO, shares the insider’s tips and tricks that have historically resulted in the most success in securing clerkships for her students. She also shares a few lessons she’s learned along the way.
Feb. 1, 2024Thursday advocacyDO & student voicespatient care Connecting with others The benefits of learning another language for patient care “One of the things I love most about my work is being able to communicate with my patients in their native language,” writes Taiwo Ajumobi, DO.
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Feb. 1, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Feb. 23, 2024Friday money Saving for a rainy day How to recession-proof your retirement nest egg Deanah Jibril, DO, MS, MBA, shares strategies that physicians can employ to help them prepare for a possible recession.
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday neurology A no-brainer Why neurology is a great fit for DOs A medical student and two DOs explain why the unique specialty of neurology aligns well with osteopathic medicine.
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday growth mindset The journey within 7 ways med students and DOs can cultivate a growth mindset Embracing a growth mindset can foster increased resilience, improved clinical skills and greater motivation.