April 30, 2025Wednesday Anxietycold plunge Cold as ice Diving into the science of cold plunges: Is it worth the icy dip? Kiley Flynn, OMS III, breaks down the most commonly asked questions related to cold plunges and also shares her own experiences. After Hours By Kiley Flynn, OMS III
May 21, 2025Wednesday dementiaThe DO book club Diving deep The DO Book Club, May 2025: ‘Life in the Balance: A Physician’s Memoir of Life, Love and Loss with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia’ Tim Barreiro, DO, breaks down this touching memoir that invites clinicians to reconnect with the fundamental humanism of the healing arts. The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
May 9, 2025Friday advocacyDO & student voicesDO DayDO Day on Capitol Hill Capitol Hill My DO Day 2025 experience: Advocating for Medicare physician payments, THCGME and Medicaid access “Each DO Day is unique, and it is always exciting to see the theme of each year unfold,” writes Cassandra Holub, OMS IV. Advocacy By Cassandra Holub, OMS IV
May 1, 2025Thursday health apps Technology Essential apps for health care professionals: Streamlining care, education and wellness The DO has put together a curated list of doctor-recommended apps that can help health care professionals stay informed, improve patient care and enhance efficiency. What's Trending By Katie Arvia
May 2, 2025Friday medical school Persistence & purpose This DO student started med school at age 50. Now, she’s sharing her journey on Instagram and TikTok “Med-fluencer” Jen Reinmuth Birch, OMS III, is inspiring nontraditional students nationwide by showing them that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. DOs to Know By Angel Green, DO
April 29, 2025Tuesday personal reflectionretirement Golden years Denouement: How life evolves after you retire from medicine In his final Back Nine column, Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, reflects on his retirement thus far, shares what he’s learned and what’s up next. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
May 1, 2025Thursday DO & student voicesmedical schooltransitions Adapting Preparing for the transition from third to fourth year of med school William Rinaldi, DO, an emergency medicine resident, shares his best tips for studying for COMLEX, scheduling rotations and preparing for rotations. OMS Life By William Rinaldi, DO
April 29, 2025Tuesday AOA AwardsDEIdiversity in medicine News in brief AOA now accepting nominations for its 2025 DEI Unification Award This award aims to recognize individual and organizational contributions to DEI initiatives in the osteopathic community. Nominations are due by May 19.
May 16, 2025Friday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: May 2025 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
April 29, 2025Tuesday AIAOiAdigital health AI in health care Shaping the future of osteopathic medicine through education: The TEaCH OME Task Force leads the way in digital health and AI integration AOIA has launched this initiative to ensure osteopathic medical students and the osteopathic profession continue to thrive in a digital future.
May 16, 2025Friday familyosteopathic familypatient care A family affair The Wagner way: How osteopathic medicine became a tradition in this family After becoming the first physician in his family, Walter Peter Wagner, DO, had 10 children, and seven of them became DOs.
April 30, 2025Wednesday Technology Free CME webinar will cover AI use in health care Presented by the AOIA, the May 12 webinar will feature thought leaders’ insights and guidance on the evolving use of AI in medicine.
May 6, 2025Tuesday best medical schoolsUS News Excellence in education The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2025 The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care each include 13 DO schools. 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.
May 6, 2025Tuesday fellowshipsNAM Opportunities NAM accepting nominations for health science fellowships until June 3 These fellowships are part-time, two-year opportunities for outstanding early-career candidates interested in working directly with the NAM and the National Academies.
May 6, 2025Tuesday Access to health care Leading physician groups oppose infringements on medical care, patient-physician relationship Groups believe the trusted relationship between a physician and their patient should never be jeopardized by the actions of policymakers.
May 20, 2025Tuesday AOAleadershipTIPS program Training Applications for the AOA’s 2025-2026 TIPS program now being accepted This cycle, TIPS sessions will focus on physician payment models, health care reform, social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and current public health issues.
May 16, 2025Friday professional updates Updates in the osteopathic profession AOA recognized for workplace inclusivity, AOA Past President honored for leadership, scholarship and grant opportunities available The AOA was recognized for its commitment to inclusivity, applications are now open for BEL OMED scholarships, AOA Past President Robert S. Juhasz, DO, was awarded for his exceptional leadership and the AOF is offering various grants and scholarships.
May 20, 2025Tuesday News in brief Call for OMED 2025 research abstracts Abstracts are due by Monday, June 16, 2025.
May 20, 2025Tuesday CME Learning opportunity Upcoming CME webinar to share RSV vaccine updates for older adults AOA webinar takes place Thursday, May 29 from 2-3 p.m. CT.
April 30, 2024Tuesday childrenmedical schoolmotherhoodparenting It takes a village Balancing act: Navigating motherhood in medical school As a second-year medical student and mother of a 2-year-old, I am hoping to share my experience with others who are in my position or thinking about starting a family in medical school.