July 5, 2023Wednesday booksThe DO book club Mental health The DO Book Club, July 2023: ‘Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness’ William Styron’s book reminds physicians that understanding depression and its effects on patients, families and others is still in need of illumination. The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
July 5, 2023Wednesday advocacyDO & student voices Making a difference Physicians in politics: Tyler King, DO, is a Laredo, Texas, city council member Dr. King is focused on measures to improve public health in Laredo, such as addressing a food desert and taking steps to combat obesity. DOs to Know By Julia Pignanelli, OMS IV
July 5, 2023Wednesday DO & student voicessocial mediasurgeon Mental health Breaking down the US Surgeon General advisory on social media use among adolescents Advisory outlines the growing negative impacts of social media on youth mental health and its potential detrimental effects on brain development. What's Trending By Trevor Hogue, OMS III
July 5, 2023Wednesday Physician care DOs and MDs: What are the true differences? A recent study found that there is no pronounced difference between DOs and MDs when it comes down to the care provided and the costs of that care. The DO Distinction By Brian Loveless, DO
July 10, 2023Monday research New studies Prostate cancer outcomes, mortality rates among US children and adolescents, labor-related complications after elective induction The DO has compiled three recent medical studies that DOs will find relevant. Research By Mauricio W. Jones, DO
July 5, 2023Wednesday Double duty Med-peds: What medical students should know Theotonius Gomes, DO, shares insight into the unique world of med-peds: the combination of internal medicine and pediatrics. The Specialist By Angel Green, OMS IV
July 5, 2023Wednesday audition rotations Preparing for rotations Three keys to crushing audition rotations: Notes from inside ‘the room where it happens’ As an attending physician who has served on residency selection committees, Miko Rose, DO, shares her tips on passing your audition rotations with flying colors. Meet Your Match By Miko Rose, DO
July 5, 2023Wednesday medical educationmedical school Educating future doctors Diagnosing the learner: Tips for teaching struggling medical trainees Learn how to give more specific, constructive feedback at all stages of training. OMS Life By Julia Winje, DO
July 22, 2023Saturday aoa leadershipHOD 2023Presidential Leadership AOA leadership New Jersey family physician Ira P. Monka, DO, MHA, FACOFP, is the AOA’s 2023-24 president Dr. Monka shares his thoughts on the osteopathic medical profession and how he plans to work with the AOA this year to advance DOs in the workplace.
July 5, 2023Wednesday DO & student voicesmedical schoolMoving Your next chapter The art of letting go: A guide to moving after graduating from medical school With careful planning and organization, this transition can be made less hectic.
July 5, 2023Wednesday DO & student voicesinternationalmedical school Around the world My journey toward my dream career, as told by an international student Medicine is one of the most challenging career paths to pursue, and going through medical school alone in a foreign country seemed even more terrifying to my family.
July 5, 2023Wednesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: July 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
July 5, 2023Wednesday Choosing a specialty Why I won’t base my specialty choice on my personality How do you pick a specialty, and, moreover, how do you know if it’s right for you? Abdullah Tirmizi, OMS III, shares how he plans to choose his specialty.
July 5, 2023Wednesday OMED23 OMED 2023 Registration for OMED 2023 now open This year’s conference will take place Oct. 6-8 and will be a hybrid event with the option to participate in-person in Orlando, Florida, or online.
July 5, 2023Wednesday Updates in the DO profession NPR highlights DOs practicing in rural areas, Cigna further delays implementing reimbursement policy following AOA advocacy AOA Trustee among the DOs making rural health care more accessible, Cigna will further delay requirement to submit office notes for certain claims.