Oct. 31, 2025Friday DO & student voicesmedical school A passion for learning The NASA engineer who went to osteopathic medical school at age 58 Clarence Nicodemus, DO, PhD, shares his inspiring story and journey to becoming an osteopathic physician later in life. No Limits By Curtis Wilkerson, OMS I
Oct. 30, 2025Thursday booksracial biasThe DO book club Under the surface The DO Book Club, Nov. 2025: ‘Recitatif’ Tim Barreiro, DO, breaks down Toni Morrison’s only novella, which he says deserves a place on every physician’s nightstand. The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
Nov. 19, 2025Wednesday Matchresidencyvisa Road to residency A DO’s guide to navigating the visa process when applying to residency If you are a foreign student attending a DO school, following the Match, you will likely begin the process of applying for a visa that will allow you to stay in the U.S. for residency. OMS Life By Anonymous
Nov. 4, 2025Tuesday mental health Healing out loud DO’s bipolar diagnosis leads him to a career in psychiatry After publicly sharing his bipolar diagnosis as a premed, Logan Noone, DO, transformed his lived experience with mental illness into a driving force for empathy and advocacy in psychiatry. Burnout By Vania Manipod, DO
Nov. 18, 2025Tuesday DO & student voices Giving thanks Growth, patient openness and free food: What health care workers are grateful for this season “I am grateful for the children I currently serve at a psychiatric residential program,” writes Stephanie Lee, DO, MS, who also shares reflections on gratitude from other members of the health care team. Art of Medicine By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
Nov. 11, 2025Tuesday exercisegoalsnutrition Weight lifting How a passionate DO became a bodybuilding champion Don Gibbon, DO, shares how he became interested in bodybuilding, why he’s so passionate about staying in shape and how he prepares for his competitions. After Hours By Don Gibbon, DO
Oct. 31, 2024Thursday cancerDO & student voicesthyroid screening Weight of the world What I learned about being a patient after finding my own cancer in ultrasound class In my experience, the responsibility of being a medical student pales in comparison to the profound burden that comes with being a patient with thyroid cancer. Art of Medicine By Sally Rohan, OMS IV
Nov. 19, 2025Wednesday sports medicine Slam dunk From courtside to bedside: WNBA team physician forges her own path in sports medicine Driven by a passion for service and healing, sports medicine physician Frazier Keitt, DO, currently serves as team physician for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream and for Morehouse College athletics. DOs to Know By Angel Green, DO
Nov. 11, 2025Tuesday AOAAOA advocacyDO DayDO Day on Capitol Hill Physician advocacy Registration for DO Day 2026 is now open DO Day 2026 will take place virtually on March 21-22 and in-person in Washington, D.C., on March 25-26.
Nov. 21, 2025Friday News in brief AOA statement on CDC website changes regarding autism and vaccines “The medical community has thoroughly examined this question for more than two decades, and the evidence has been unequivocal: vaccines are not linked to autism,” said AOA President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN.
Nov. 18, 2025Tuesday DO Day 2026 Opportunity Bureau of Emerging Leaders DO Day Scholarship now available Osteopathic residents, fellows and new physicians in practice can apply for the scholarship. Applications are due by Dec. 10, 2025.
Nov. 18, 2025Tuesday gift guideholiday gift guide ‘Tis the season The best holiday gifts for DOs and osteopathic medical students in 2025 Peruse great gifts for DOs and students, from a quality water bottle and book light to a personal memoir kit, a doctor’s bag and more.
Nov. 19, 2025Wednesday fellowshipshealthcare policyleadership News in brief Applications now open for AOA’s new Physician Payment Policy Fellowship Apply for the AOA’s inaugural 18-month Physician Payment Policy Fellowship and deepen your expertise in healthcare payment systems. Applications are due Dec. 19, 2025.
Nov. 19, 2025Wednesday professional updates Latest updates Podcast, leadership program and advocacy awards spotlight osteopathic excellence Read about an appearance by Daniel J. Waters, DO, on the DO or Do Not podcast; the launch of OCOM’s LEAD+ Program; and the AOA’s 2026 Advocacy Awards, which honor outstanding contributions to the osteopathic profession.
Nov. 12, 2025Wednesday AOAleadership Opportunity Applications now open for the AOA’s 2026 Leadership Academy The AOA’s Leadership Academy provides an opportunity to gain leadership skills in preparation for future roles within the osteopathic medical profession.
Nov. 12, 2025Wednesday medical specialtiesspecialties By the numbers The top 10 most in-demand specialties in 2025, according to AMN Healthcare AMN Healthcare’s report on physician recruiting shares insights on today’s most sought-after specialties along with starting salaries and other incentives.
Nov. 4, 2025Tuesday News A summary of the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule The rule makes critical changes to payment that will impact osteopathic physicians across specialties.
Oct. 31, 2025Friday educationstudent loans News in brief Leading physician groups: Department of Education’s PSLF rule will hurt patients and physicians Rule jeopardizes both patients’ access to care and physicians’ financial stability and autonomy, statement notes.
Nov. 18, 2025Tuesday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: November 2025 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Oct. 28, 2025Tuesday Medscapemoneyresident salary Money moves What residents are getting paid in 2025 Medscape report notes that resident pay has increased significantly in recent years. However, many residents are still struggling financially, in part because of inflation and student loans.
Oct. 30, 2025Thursday OMP report A story of growth There are now over 207,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students The 2025 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report shares the total number of DOs and osteopathic medical students as well as the top 10 states where DOs practice and DOs’ top specialties. Learn more.
Oct. 28, 2025Tuesday OMEDsports medicineyouth Play ball Sports medicine: Keeping child athletes safe Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, shares actionable steps sports medicine physicians can take to reduce injury and promote healthy habits in youth athletes.