Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday matchingresidency Expressing interest 7 tips on letters of intent for residency applications I hope to cut through the noise and provide some guidelines and important information about letters of intent. Meet Your Match By Samuel Zarbock, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday medical educationprofessional development Ask a leader How important are extracurriculars in med school? Our advice columnist answers a DO’s question about preparing a professional bio and a student’s question about extracurricular activities. Ask Dr. Balentine By Jerry Balentine, DO
Nov. 29, 2022Tuesday residency Exploring your interests 5 unique electives for residents Interested in medical journalism, health policy, biomedical informatics or reproductive health? Learn about these opportunities for residents. Resident Notebook By Aerial Petty, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesmedical school Learning the language A guide to medical terminology Once I learned the principles of medical terminology, it helped every huge new word become less daunting, and learning medical language became fascinating and fun. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday burnoutphysician burnout Fighting burnout Highlights from the U.S. Surgeon General’s warning on health worker burnout U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, addressed health worker burnout and provided solutions in his advisory on building a thriving health workforce. Burnout By Jane Dalisay, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday The DO book club Past, present, future The DO Book Club, Nov. 2022: What Doctors Feel, The Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine, A Christmas Carol This month’s books examine where modern medicine’s been and may be heading, how what doctors see and do affects them emotionally, and what our real business is. The DO Book Club By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday diversitydiversity in medicine Diversifying medicine DO advocates for diversity in medicine, works toward justice and equality Through Project Diversify Medicine, Ashley Denmark, DO, is a champion for underrepresented medical students and DOs. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday The democratic process Remembering to vote in the midterm elections In advocating for many health care issues in the United States, we may often forget the first step of political advocacy – voting. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesgift guideholiday gift guide Holiday gift guide Top 10 holiday gifts for doctors and medical students Whether you’re in medicine and trying to pass along helpful suggestions, or you’re someone trying to buy the right thing for your favorite doctor or medical student, I hope this list is helpful for your holiday shopping.
Nov. 29, 2022Tuesday emergency medicinepatient care Patient care Ketamine in the ER Ketamine has some fairly unique characteristics that make it an exceptionally useful tool for those of us working in emergency medicine.
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday medical school A unique path I was once lost, but now am found: A nontraditional student’s advice for success in medical school Not all paths to medical school are linear. Read about a nontraditional medical student’s journey and get his tips for med student success.
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday health carehealth care policyinsurance The health care system How health insurance impacts care and why health insurance literacy is important The reality is that health insurance is the primary financing mechanism in our health care system, and it is directly related to the services that we are able to provide and the care patients are able to obtain.
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday OMED22 Recognizing excellence 3 osteopathic organizations win 2022 Outstanding Affiliate Awards The American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year.
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Nov. 1, 2022 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday AOAawards Recognition AOA CEO Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, receives Outstanding Alumni Award Dr. Klauer’s alma mater, North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, recently recognized his service to the osteopathic medical profession and the community.
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday clinical rotationsprimary carerotations Medical education My primary care and medical acupuncture clinical rotation This rotation allowed me to explore my interest in combining integrative medicine treatment modalities and philosophies into my clinical practice.