Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday retirement Life changes Retiring from medicine: Knowing when it’s time to get out My colleagues often ask me how to tell if it’s really time to retire. The answer is surprisingly simple. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday matching Next steps What to do if you don’t Match into residency Not matching is often not written about because of the culture of our profession. I would like to break that silence today. Meet Your Match By Samuel Zarbock, DO
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday physicianssocial mediasports medicine Commenting responsibly Op-ed: News organizations should consult physicians when discussing NFL injuries As sports injuries become a bigger topic of discussion, it would be appropriate to call on the expertise of a sideline sports medicine physician. DOpinion By Patrick Leary, DO, FACOFP
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday residency Working conditions Pros and cons of joining a labor union in residency: Is it really worth it? The rate of residents organizing union campaigns has nearly tripled since the beginning of the pandemic. Resident Notebook By Kawther Elsouri, OMS III
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday ophthalmology A closer look Ophthalmology: What other specialties should know Ophthalmologists can impact patients’ health outcomes and quality of life across all ages and in different capacities. The Specialist By David Felsted, DO
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday booksmedical schoolstudents Hit the books 5 must-read books for medical students These medically relevant non-fiction books are moving, scientific and relevant to growth and development as a physician in training. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday forensic psychiatry Psychiatry A passion for psychiatry: How this DO is creating meaningful change in the medical world Almari Ginory, DO, discovered her passion for psychiatry during her residency. Now, she is striving for change regarding the stigma of physician mental illness. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday Tjhe DO book club Food for thought The DO Book Club, Jan. 2023: ‘When We Do Harm,’ ‘Floating Feathers’ and ‘When Spirit Touches Matter’ This month’s books examine medical errors, a doctor’s perspective on his own harrowing illness and a DO’s pilgrimage and spiritual journey. The DO Book Club By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Jan. 9, 2023Monday Recent studies Latest studies examine diet’s impact on cognitive abilities and cardiovascular disease New medical research takes a closer look at diet and health issues like cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease. Research By Mauricio W. Jones, DO
Jan. 9, 2023Monday A signature difference Brand identity: Highlighting the osteopathic physician’s distinctiveness Brian Loveless, DO, argues that DOs and osteopathic medical students should be proud of what makes them unique and claim the titles of DO and DO student. The DO Distinction By Brian Loveless, DO
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday advocacy Fresh start New Year’s advocacy resolutions This year, I made three New Year’s resolutions centered around advocating for my patients and my profession. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday entertainment Reality star, star DO From suturing to bling: How Gabriel Chiu, DO, built an empire off and on-screen Gabriel Chiu, DO, has been practicing plastic surgery for two decades. In that time, he has also become a father and reality TV star, appearing on the hit Netflix show “Bling Empire.”
Jan. 18, 2023Wednesday Scholarship opportunity DO Day Scholarship available for DO residents, fellows and new physicians: Applications due Jan. 31 DO residents, fellows and new physicians in practice can receive a scholarship to cover registration and travel.
Jan. 13, 2023Friday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: David F. Hitzeman, DO, pioneer of the osteopathic medical profession Dr. Hitzeman provided decades of service and leadership to the AOA as well as his state and specialty societies.
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday fellowshipsosteopathic recognition Recognizing excellence DO named as program director for first ocular trauma fellowship, profession celebrates life of DO actor from ‘The Sopranos’ Craig Czyz, DO, was recently hired as the program director for the first ocular trauma fellowship in the U.S., to the AOA’s knowledge.
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Jan. 3, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday COVID-19medical schoolparenting A break in the clouds Seeing the bright side: How this DO student found joy despite COVID-19 During the darkness of the pandemic, I experienced a silver lining: more time with my newborn son.