Oct. 2, 2023Monday professional developmentresidencyresidency training Best foot forward Professionalism in residency: Managing interpersonal relationships during this journey While professionalism and relationship-building are both important during the medical school years, postgraduate training presents a more significant opportunity to apply and develop these skills in the real-world setting. Resident Notebook By David O. Shumway, DO
May 28, 2026Thursday DO & student voiceseducationteaching Soft skills Teaching in medicine: 3 physicians share their best tips for patient education Timothy Slade, OMS III, shares his mentors’ key guidance on learning styles, connecting with patients and more. OMS Life By Timothy Slade, OMS III
June 1, 2026Monday DO DayDO Day 2026DO Day on Capitol Hill Advocacy in action Swimming through a sea of white coats: Finding my voice in advocacy Forum Sanghavi, DO, MHSA, shares how attending DO Day for the first time has transformed her approach to advocating for patients and the profession. Advocacy By Forum Sanghavi, DO, MHSA
June 3, 2026Wednesday DO & student voiceslifestyleretirement Living your best life Prepping for retirement: My top 10 tips From prioritizing health to setting realistic goals, Ronald Librizzi, DO, shares the things that made his transition to retirement easier. Back Nine By Ronald Librizzi, DO
June 3, 2026Wednesday DO DayDO Day 2026DO Day on Capitol Hill Healthcare policy DO Day on the Hill 2026: Advocating for access to care, GME funding and stable physician payment Laura Rosch, DO, shares her DO Day experience along with the perspectives of two osteopathic medical students who attended the advocacy event. Advocacy By Laura Rosch, DO
June 10, 2026Wednesday DO & student voicesmusicpatient care Listening with intent A tempo all her own: What a patient taught me about listening beyond words “Sometimes the breakthrough comes not from fixing what’s broken, but from finding an entirely different path,” writes Danyal Tahseen, DO. OMS Life By Danyal Tahseen, DO
June 10, 2026Wednesday residency Next stop, residency 10 things to do before day 1 of residency From celebrating your wins to protecting your peace, here are 10 practical ways to navigate the calm before the residency storm. Resident Notebook By Ian Storch, DO
June 15, 2026Monday African-American doctorsbooksThe DO book club A storied life The DO Book Club, June 2026: ‘The Making of a (Pardoned) Felon’ In a new autobiography, civil rights activist and AOA Past President William Anderson, DO, enthralls readers with the rich tapestry of a life fought for and masterfully lived. The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
June 8, 2026Monday Matchmatch dayNRMPNRMP Matchresidency Match 2027 The NRMP 2027 Match and ERAS timeline for residency applicants Check out our calendar for every important date during the 2027 Match season.
May 26, 2026Tuesday News in brief AOA statement on HHS dismissal of USPSTF vice chairs The USPSTF plays a critical role in healthcare coverage and access to services, as health plan coverage for preventive services without cost-sharing is directly tied to the recommendations of the task force, the statement notes.
June 11, 2026Thursday AIAOiAartificial intelligence Technology in medicine How is AI impacting your practice of medicine? Share your experience today Via a survey, AOiA is seeking feedback on how DOs are using digital health tools; AOiA will use the information to develop a digital health program designed to meet DOs’ needs.
June 16, 2026Tuesday In Memoriam News In Memoriam: Passing of AOA President-elect Thacker’s son Blake Thacker perished in the Missouri skydiving plane accident this past Sunday. Please keep the Thacker family in your thoughts as they grieve the loss of their beloved son.