Feb. 29, 2024Thursday DO & student voicesfamilyhealth careretirement Caring for loved ones The ‘doctor’ treatment: How to vet physicians for ourselves and those we love One of the perks of a long career in medicine is having the knowledge and the contacts needed to expertly navigate the health care system when searching for a doctor. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday DO & student voicespracticeThe DO book club At the helm The DO Book Club, March 2024: ‘Go by Boat’ and ‘Island Medicine’ In his two memoirs, Chuck Radis, DO, writes about moving to a remote Maine island and the challenges he faced while trying to gain acceptance within the community. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday maternal-fetal medicineMFMOB-GYN Bright, bold and beautiful Illuminating the path: Maternal-fetal medicine in Alaska and the dance of the aurora borealis Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Corinna Muller, DO, explains what subspecializing in maternal-fetal medicine entails and shares details about practicing in the last frontier. The Specialist By Corinna Muller, DO
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday psychiatry Medicine of the mind DO child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist is also a children’s book author and private practice owner “I love psychiatry because I get to connect with patients and have the honor of walking alongside them during their journey of life, while also helping them with the challenges they face,” says Dana Reid, DO. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday hobbieslifestylemedical students Indulgences Making time for the little joys of life amid the bustle of medicine “Small daily indulgences spark inspiration, spontaneity, gratitude, awe and wonder, captivating us back into the present moment,” writes Stephanie Lee, OMS IV. After Hours By Stephanie Lee, OMS IV
March 25, 2024Monday educationmedical school Learning spaces What goes into designing a brand-new medical school Robert Hasty, DO, the dean of Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, shares how his team collaborated with an architecture firm to design the new school. OMS Life By Robert Hasty, DO
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday leadershippolicypresidential election Patient-centered voting Taking a holistic approach to voting in the 2024 election Syed Rizvi, OMS III, discusses the importance of voting and what goes into choosing one’s representatives. Advocacy By Syed Rizvi, OMS III
March 1, 2024Friday Matchmatch dayNRMP NRMP The top Match tips and advice from osteopathic physicians and students from the past year The DO has collected our top tips and advice from the past year on what to do if you’re looking ahead to next year’s NRMP Match, hoping to land your pick this month or planning your audition rotations. Meet Your Match By Alexa Matthews
March 1, 2024Friday gift guideNational Doctors Day Celebrating physicians Celebrating National Doctors’ Day: A gift guide by medical specialty Miko Rose, DO, put together this specialty gift guide for those who’d like to show their appreciation to the doctor(s) in their life.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday semaglutide Semaglutide and surgery The dark side of semaglutide: Gastric emptying delays pose a risk when undergoing surgery Semaglutide, hailed as a weight loss miracle, is facing new scrutiny over the potential risks to patients who are taking it and undergoing medical procedures.
March 22, 2024Friday AOAAOA advocacymedical educationstudents Taking action Eliminating training barriers for DO students & residents The AOA and AACOM recently convened a Student Parity Summit focused on advancing equitable treatment of all medical students seeking rotations and training positions.
March 25, 2024Monday Medscaperetirementsurveys Retirement report Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or early 60s, survey reveals Medscape report finds that physicians, on average, would like to save $3.9 million to feel comfortable retiring from medicine.
March 19, 2024Tuesday CMSphysician-patient Reimbursement Enhanced payment to support longitudinal care: The new E/M complexity add-on code G2211 The office/outpatient E/M visit complexity add-on code was established to improve payment for the time, intensity and practice expense resources involved when physicians furnish O/O E/M office visit services that enable them to build longitudinal relationships with patients.
March 18, 2024Monday MatchNRMP Match Road to residency DO placements in 2024 NRMP Match reach all-time high Fourth-year osteopathic medical students achieved a 92.3% match rate.
March 12, 2024Tuesday Advocacy AOA participates in Biden Administration roundtable on Change Healthcare cyberattack Roundtable met to discuss the steps HHS, the administration and healthcare stakeholders are taking in response to the attack.
March 18, 2024Monday Presidential care Get to know President Joe Biden’s personal physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO Physician to the President Kevin O’Connor, DO, shares insights on his work and journey, including the two key factors that helped him land this role.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday AOA Awardsawardsservice News in brief AOA now accepting nominations for Distinguished Service Award The AOA’s highest honor recognizes leaders who have made outstanding accomplishments in advancing osteopathic medicine, education, research or philanthropy.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday DO & student voicesmedical schoolnontraditional students Unique pathways Is it ever too late to attend medical school? A nontraditional student shares her thoughts Yasi Arabi, OMS III, has advised many students who are concerned that age may be a barrier to attending med school. Here’s what she tells them.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday Professional updates Updates in the DO profession Texas COM to launch new residency program, MAOPS offers opportunity to earn up to 48 CME credit hours SHSU-COM has partnered with a local hospital to offer the COM’s first family medicine residency, and MAOPS recently hosted the VOC, a large virtual conference.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday Navigating noncompetes What noncompete clauses mean to physicians and the health care industry at large The idea of banning noncompete clauses is picking up steam; here’s how the dissolution of noncompete clauses could impact the health care industry.
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: March 1, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.