June 1, 2023Thursday radiology Career reflections Requiem for a radiologist Eugene Tryciecky, DO, shares a thoughtful retrospection on his career as a radiologist, which spanned nearly four decades and saw innumerable medical advancements. The Specialist By Eugene Tryciecky, DO
June 1, 2023Thursday addiction medicinedepressionThe DO book club THE PATH TO RECOVERY The DO Book Club, June 2023: “Long Walk out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope and Recovery” The difficulty of accepting help, notifying his colleagues of his treatment and the struggle to find a job are thoroughly detailed in Dr. Hill’s moving memoir. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
June 1, 2023Thursday DO & student voicesmedical schoolresidency Opportunities for growth The complexity of transitioning from medical school to residency Similar to in medical school, residents may have to adjust to new rotations each month and navigate the different types of services within their program. OMS Life By Stephanie Lee, OMS IV
June 1, 2023Thursday DO & student voicesmental health Connecting with others Vulnerability: The path least taken I wanted to clarify to myself the superimposed meaning people were placing behind the word “care,” and why others can “care” for their whole lives and feel fulfillment from that while others feel the opposite. Art of Medicine By Stephanie Lee, OMS IV
June 1, 2023Thursday DO & student voicesDO DayDO Day on Capitol Hill Advocacy in action DO Day 2023 in review This year’s DO Day discussions focused on three major issues: Protecting access to patient care through Medicare physician payment reform, expansion of graduate medical education funding through the THCGME program and encouraging student loan reform. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
June 1, 2023Thursday Match Conquering the match Matching into your top choice: 8 OMS IVs share their stories and advice Nicholas Imperato, OMS IV, interviewed his med school colleagues to compile their best tips and their clever techniques for matching into their top-choice residency programs. Meet Your Match By Nicholas Imperato, OMS IV
June 1, 2023Thursday cardiologyDO & student voicespractice Women in medicine No Limits: DO cardiothoracic surgeon has made a name for herself in the field Sharon Beth Larson, DO, MS, knew from age 8 that she wanted to be a heart surgeon and is now encouraging other women to join the field. No Limits By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
June 1, 2023Thursday telemedicinevideo Connecting through screens The doctor will video chat with you now: Perspectives on telehealth The idea that you can still reach and contact your physician without exposing the public to your contagious germs is appealing to many patients. What's Trending By Trevor Hogue, OMS III
June 1, 2023Thursday dermatology Maximizing your platform TikTok doc: How Muneeb Shah, DO, a.k.a ‘DermDoctor,’ became a top health influencer on social media TikTok star Muneeb Shah, DO, shares how he balances his busy dermatology career and his social media pursuits. DOs to Know By Julia Pignanelli, OMS IV
June 1, 2023Thursday best medical schoolsUS News DO representation The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2023-2024 The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care included 16 and 15 DO schools, respectively. Also, the lists of the medical schools producing the most graduates practicing in primary care, rural areas and underserved areas included many osteopathic medical schools.
June 2, 2023Friday artificial intelligence The cons of AI Artificial intelligence: Why it doesn’t belong in medicine With the rise of artificial intelligence, health care professionals will inevitably encounter AI. Deanah Jibril, DO, MS, MBA, discusses why she believes AI use should be limited by health care professionals.
June 1, 2023Thursday rural medicine A new frontier Why I chose a rural hospital for my clinical rotations—and why you should too Giselle D’Andrea, OMS III, chose to complete her rotations at a rural hospital. Here, she shares her insights and why she encourages other med students to explore rural health care opportunities.
June 1, 2023Thursday artificial intelligence The rise of AI The pros of artificial intelligence in health care David O. Shumway, DO, discusses the positive elements of AI and how he looks forward to using it in the future.
June 1, 2023Thursday Compassionate care Obesity: Changing the conversation We’d like to share some ways physicians can help address weight bias in medicine.
June 1, 2023Thursday Updates in the DO profession WVSOM on PBS NewsHour, DO recalls meeting with King Charles III, AOA award nominations WVSOM was recently featured on an episode of PBS NewsHour focusing on rural medicine, John Licciardone, DO, worked alongside King Charles III to promote osteopathic medicine in the UK, and the AOA is now accepting nominations for MOTY and DEI Unification awards.
June 1, 2023Thursday oncologyradiology Specialty spotlight Radiation oncology unveiled: An insider’s guide to discovering a promising medical specialty Shauna Campbell, DO, shares a day in the life of a radiation oncologist, as well as insight into her training and the role radiation oncologists play in cancer care.
June 1, 2023Thursday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: June 1, 2023 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
June 21, 2023Wednesday medical schoolrankingstudents Measuring success As top-notch medical schools are putting less stock in national ranking slots, what does this mean to the newer generation of DO students? In looking at motivations behind these withdrawals, one of the primary critiques of national ranking systems is the focus on standardized testing, which has often been linked to bias against diversity and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
June 1, 2023Thursday DO & student voicesfinancial advicegraduation Money matters Taking control of your finances after graduating from med school Now is the time to start thinking about your loans and getting your finances in order while you spend the next few years learning how to be a doctor.
June 1, 2023Thursday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: AOA Past President Ronald A. Esper, DO Dr. Esper was an ardent supporter of LECOM and inspired 19 family members to become physicians.
June 1, 2023Thursday A valuable opportunity The adventures of a sleepaway camp doctor James Burhop, DO, recalls his exciting (and rewarding) experience of volunteering as a youth camp physician at a sleepaway camp in coastal Virginia.