Feb. 2, 2026Monday sports medicine Game plan From Baghdad to the Buccaneers: Lessons from the field Veteran Fred Brennan, DO, discusses his unique journey and his role caring for pro athletes as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Toronto Blue Jays. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN
Jan. 29, 2026Thursday DO & student voicesretirement Golden years A recently retired DO shares what motivated her to take the next step confidently Wendi Lovenvirth, DO, shares how she came up with her “5 M’s of retirement” and how they helped her transition to this new stage. Back Nine By Wendi J. Lovenvirth, DO
Feb. 10, 2026Tuesday Black History MonthDO & student voicesThe DO book club Black History Month The DO Book Club, Feb. 2026: ‘Blacks in Osteopathic Medicine: An Idea Whose Time Has Come’ In her book, Darnita Anderson Hill, DO, expands on the contributions Black DOs have made to osteopathic medicine. The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
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.
Jan. 27, 2026Tuesday DO & student voiceslifestyle medicineNWPDwomen in medicine NWPD Physician leader Bisi Alli, DO, talks women in medicine and the power of writing our own stories Ahead of National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3, Dr. Alli shares her experience of being a woman in medicine, her thoughts on the power of storytelling and more.
Feb. 11, 2026Wednesday AOA advocacyAOA board certification #DOProud AOA advocacy win: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia to recognize AOA Board Certification AOA Board Certification will be equivalent to ABMS certification for the purpose of registration in the province.
Jan. 29, 2026Thursday DO Day Advocacy & adventure Beyond the Hill: Making the most of DO Day in Washington, D.C. Connect with lawmakers and explore D.C.’s landmarks, museums and local gems during DO Day.
Feb. 3, 2026Tuesday AOAAOA advocacyhealth care News in brief AOA, joined by 56 divisional societies and specialty colleges, reaffirms commitment to unimpeded access to care “Ensuring that our patients can seek medical care in environments where they feel safe seeking treatment, free from barriers that impede access to lifesaving services, is essential,” AOA statement reads.
Feb. 23, 2026Monday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: February 2026 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Feb. 17, 2026Tuesday DO & student voicesfirst generationpatient care Seeing patients as family First-generation medical student: Listening matters in uncharted waters When Brianna Scivinsky, OMS II, first shadowed osteopathic physicians, she noticed something that immediately resonated with her: the depth of their relationships with patients.
Feb. 11, 2026Wednesday News in brief Poetry collection by DO explores healing, resilience Lt. Col. Ivan Edwards, DO, Air Force Reserve flight surgeon, has released “Resonance of the Soul: Flowers and Harmonics,” a poetry collection that gives voice to healing and human stories.
Feb. 11, 2026Wednesday DO & student voicesOlympicssports medicine Pathway to Italy Meet the DO who’s serving as the Team USA CMO for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games Jonathan Finnoff, DO, shares details about his past experience at the Games, what the role is like and how he found his way to this position.
Feb. 16, 2026Monday Start your engines Motorsports medicine: An emerging subspecialty ripe for growth Motorsports medicine is a growing subspecialty addressing the extreme physical and cognitive demands faced by racecar drivers, with osteopathic physicians uniquely positioned to enhance safety, recovery and performance through OMM.
Feb. 13, 2026Friday AOiADO & student voices #DOProud How do we rebuild a sense of community between DOs, and why should we? Eric Lesh, DO, explores methods of maintaining connection among osteopathic physicians and shares details about the AOiA’s new Emerging DO platform.
Feb. 24, 2026Tuesday News in brief DO appointed to VA leadership role Haipeng “Mark” Zhang, DO, will serve as acting assistant under secretary for health.
Feb. 25, 2026Wednesday hospitalsMedscapesecurity On-the-job safety Workplace violence in healthcare 2026: Medscape survey findings Over 60% of physicians working in medical practice offices told Medscape that physical security at work is a more pressing issue for them than it was three years ago.