March 6, 2026Friday A unique opportunity How NYITCOM’s Emigre Physicians Program saves the dreams of immigrant physicians The program trains physicians within an accredited American medical school and culminates not only in clinical readiness, but also in a new professional identity as a DO. Diversity in Medicine By Ahmed Nahian, OMS III
Feb. 26, 2026Thursday gastroenterology Beyond the scope What medical students need to know about pursuing a gastroenterology career Ian Storch, DO, shares his own journey in gastroenterology and provides tips for students who are considering the specialty. The Specialist By Ian Storch, DO
Feb. 26, 2026Thursday The “residency+” years From learner to leader: Navigating the transition from resident to attending Christopher Behringer, DO, shares key factors to consider when preparing to become an attending, including finances, work-life balance and avoiding burnout. Resident Notebook By Christopher Behringer, DO
March 13, 2026Friday booksThe DO book clubveterans Life stories The DO Book Club, March 2026: ‘Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace’ This novel explores the dual journeys of a troubled Vietnam War veteran re-entering stateside life and the young Greek psychiatrist who emigrates to the U.S. and treats him over the course of several years. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
March 1, 2022Tuesday residency Life after Match 5 things you can do to prepare for residency before the first day Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to memorize every word of Harrison’s before orientation week. Resident Notebook By David O. Shumway, DO
March 4, 2026Wednesday medical studentsOMS IVresearchtravel Global health Research year: My experience in Nepal via the Fulbright program Shaun Ranade, OMS IV, shares details about his maternal health research and guidance for medical students who are considering a research year. OMS Life By Shaun T. Ranade, OMS IV
March 13, 2026Friday mental health Pocket-sized support Anxiety, depression … is there an app for that? Psychiatrist Vania Manipod, DO, shares a curated selection of evidence-based mental health apps, offering physicians practical resources to consider as adjuncts to psychotherapy or psychiatric medication management. From the Editor By Vania Manipod, DO
March 20, 2026Friday Matchmatch day Match Day Record number of DOs secure residency positions through 2026 NRMP Match “With each successive Match cycle, it becomes even clearer that DO graduates are among the most sought-after physicians in the country,” said AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA.
March 25, 2026Wednesday National Doctors Day #DOProud Physician, celebrate thyself: Ideas for recognizing yourself on National Doctors’ Day Self-care and self-celebration are not indulgences—they are essential for sustained excellence in a demanding and noble profession, writes Jeanne Sandella, DO.
March 17, 2026Tuesday AOiAdigital health App library AOiA positioned as early leader as CMS elevates digital health evaluation nationwide “AOiA’s early adoption of the DiMe Seal ensured that our physicians could navigate the growing digital health marketplace with confidence,” said Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, AOA CEO.
March 18, 2026Wednesday AOF News in brief AOF launches Project Future, a collaborative initiative to transform U.S. healthcare Project Future is a strategic roadmap that leverages the unique osteopathic philosophy to modernize medical education and address gaps in the U.S. healthcare system.
March 12, 2026Thursday AIartificial intelligenceosteopathic approach Technology OsteopathicAI: How a professional standard for AI can strengthen our commitment to whole-person care AOiA seeks feedback from the community on a draft AI standard for the osteopathic medical profession.
March 10, 2026Tuesday DO Day #DODay2026 DO Day 2026 combines Capitol Hill advocacy with an insightful presentation on leadership Advocate for the osteopathic profession on Capitol Hill and learn the “most people don’t” philosophy of leadership from keynote speaker Bart Berkey.
March 10, 2026Tuesday Patient safety The unseen risks: Rising testosterone use among youth without medical indication As social media trends and unregulated clinics fuel a rise in off-label testosterone use among young populations, physicians face a growing public health crisis rooted in “physique culture.”
March 9, 2026Monday AOA board certificationOB-GYN #DOProud Mentoring the future: Guiding OB-GYN residents toward osteopathic board certification “I ask each of you to reach out to one student, one resident or one program director and educate that person about osteopathic board certification,” encourages Deborah Herchelroath, DO, an AOA board-certified OB-GYN.
March 5, 2026Thursday DO & student voicesfirst generationmentoring DO connections Mentorship, the single greatest solution AOA Trustee Joshua Lenchus, DO, shares his story of how mentorship changed his life. Early on in his journey in medicine, he met osteopathic physicians who saw potential where he saw uncertainty.
March 2, 2026Monday DO & student voicesjobs Life lessons Did you work in the service industry before becoming a physician? Working in nonmedical service industry jobs before medical school helps prepare us for the realities of practicing medicine, writes Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA.
Feb. 26, 2026Thursday AOiAdigital healthpatient care Modern tools Digital health literacy: Best practices and resources for osteopathic medical students When used well, digital health tools do not replace hands-on osteopathic practice, but strengthen it, supporting more attentive care.
March 19, 2026Thursday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: March 2026 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.