Dec. 19, 2024Thursday dietsplant-based Lifestyle choices Navigating plant-based diets: A DO’s guide to thriving as a vegan in medicine A DO shares her experience adopting a vegetarian and then a vegan diet. She also provides resources, information and tips for physicians and DO students who are considering this lifestyle change. After Hours By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
Jan. 8, 2025Wednesday advocacyelectionhistory Health care policy A closer look at the 2024 election and osteopathic medicine’s advocacy wins The 2024 election cycle was a unique one as Americans saw not just one but multiple moments of history being made and new records set across parties and states. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Jan. 13, 2025Monday employed physicianspart-time Seeking flexibility Work-life balance: What it’s like as a part-time physician Sydney LeFay, DO, discusses how she transitioned to a part-time position, how she managed this career move financially and the pros and cons of working part-time. Career Moves By Sydney LeFay, DO
Jan. 8, 2025Wednesday 26.2 How I qualified for the Boston Marathon (twice) during residency Training for two marathons during residency taught me invaluable lessons on resilience, rest and balance. After Hours By Taxiarhia Arabatzis, MS, DO
Jan. 13, 2025Monday addiction medicineresiliencyThe DO book club Family matters The DO Book Club, Jan. 2025: ‘Hey, Kiddo’ Tim Barreiro, DO, reviews a graphic memoir on the personal experience of a teenager adopted and raised by his grandparents because his mother was incarcerated and struggling with addiction. The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
Jan. 17, 2025Friday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: January 2025 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Jan. 17, 2025Friday awardshospital medicinehospitals Gold star Leapfrog’s top hospitals in each state for 2024 Leapfrog recognized 134 general, teaching, children’s and rural hospitals.
Jan. 15, 2025Wednesday News in brief DOs can apply for a NAM leadership development program that includes a $35K grant Applications for the opportunity, which includes grant funding, mentorship and funding for travel, are due by March 3.
Jan. 17, 2025Friday 150 years of DOsOsteopathic International Alliance Osteopathic medicine around the world Osteopathic physicians and students connect with international osteopaths in Australia Cassandra Holub, OMS IV, shares insights from the 2024 Osteopathic International Alliance conference.
Jan. 15, 2025Wednesday News in brief DOs impacted by recent natural disasters can apply for disaster relief grants from AOF The one-time grants are available in the amounts of $150, $250 or $500, and practicing DOs and residents who are victims of a recent natural disaster are eligible to receive them.
Jan. 14, 2025Tuesday burnoutCMEwebinar CME Upcoming AOIA webinar aims to help physicians who feel ‘stuck’ Speaker Neil H. Baum, MD, will provide guidance on overcoming malaise at work in this Jan. 21 webinar at 8 p.m. CT.
Jan. 16, 2025Thursday 150 years of DOsAT Stillosteopathic history Osteopathic history 2 historical artifacts reveal new details about A.T. Still, MD, DO, and the early years of osteopathic medicine The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine shares two recent acquisitions, including a letter from Mark Twain.
Sept. 13, 2023Wednesday Vacation Out of office The doctor is out: How much vacation time do physicians need? Developing a work-life balance is an essential part of avoiding physician burnout, but navigating time off and work responsibilities can be challenging.
Jan. 6, 2025Monday 150 years of DOs150th anniversary News in brief 20 states & cities celebrate 150 years of osteopathic medicine In addition to these celebrations, President Joe Biden has issued a letter recognizing the osteopathic profession’s contributions to health care.
Dec. 19, 2024Thursday Tuning in The best podcasts for DOs and osteopathic medical students to explore in 2025 The new year is a great time to pick up a new podcast. Stephanie Lee, DO, MS, recommends podcasts for every interest, including medicine, education, comedy and spirituality.
Dec. 19, 2024Thursday OMEDOMED24patient careresearch News in brief DO experts featured on Healio, where they discuss pain medicine, social media and managing neck pain Sujan Gogu, DO, covers new advancements in pain medicine such as neuromodulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, cryoneurolysis and radiofrequency ablation.
Jan. 7, 2025Tuesday student leadershipstudents Blazing a trail Being a first-generation student doesn’t end in medical school: A call for more research and support after undergrad While first-generation students often have significant resources to draw from in undergrad, many of those resources are not available for FG med students. A group of DO students aims to change that.