Sept. 30, 2024Monday 150 years of DOs Osteopathic visionaries Honoring a legacy: 5 key figures in the history of osteopathic medicine As we continue to celebrate the profession’s 150th anniversary, read about the man who started it all, influential international DOs, a DO with a successful political career and a legendary DO basketball coach. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, DO, MSN, ARNP-BC
Sept. 30, 2024Monday medical studentsmedical trainingrelationships Connecting with your partner Managing long-distance relationships in med school and beyond Experts share guidance on thriving in a long-distance relationship throughout medical school and training, including how to address jealousy. OMS Life By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
Sept. 30, 2024Monday hospital medicinepatient careThe DO book club Medical mystery The DO Book Club, Oct. 2024: ‘The Autumn Ghost’ Hannah Wunsch, MD, tells the largely untold story of a deadly 1952 polio epidemic in Denmark that fostered the advent of modern-day intensive care medicine. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Sept. 30, 2024Monday COMLEXDO & student voicesmedical school Overcoming obstacles Task failed successfully: How I turned my failed board exams into a triumphant residency Brian Mason, DO, shares his story of navigating COMLEX failures and how a past connection led to a match. OMS Life By Brian Mason, DO
Sept. 30, 2024Monday Care in the golden years Understanding the looming crisis in elderly care Demand for elderly care is rising, yet the health care system is already struggling to provide age-friendly services, care and facilities. The Specialist By M. Craig Moffett, DO
Sept. 30, 2024Monday familyhobbiesmusic Music and medicine Pursuing creative hobbies as a physician: Advice from a musician DO Corinna Muller, DO, shares the story of how music traveled with her in life, how it took a backseat to medicine for a time and how she rediscovered the joy of playing music. After Hours By Corinna Muller, DO
Oct. 8, 2024Tuesday Matchmatchingresidency Words of wisdom How these DOs matched into their top-choice programs Three DOs share the winning formula that helped them match into their No. 1 program this year. They discuss overcoming obstacles, audition rotations, interviews and more. Meet Your Match By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
Jan. 27, 2021Wednesday emergency medicinehalloween Fact or fiction Is the ER really any wilder during a full moon? DOs weigh in Stories of hectic nights in the emergency room during full moons are common, though hard evidence of a correlation “just isn’t there.”
Sept. 30, 2024Monday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Oct. 1, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Sept. 30, 2024Monday AOA Awardsawards Osteopathic recognition 3 osteopathic organizations win 2024 Outstanding Affiliate Awards The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association earned recognition this year.
Oct. 2, 2024Wednesday aerospace medicineartificial intelligencespace medicine Medicine in space NASA DO shares updates on AI in space James D. Polk, DO, discusses the exponential growth of the commercial space industry. He also notes that AI and other advancements are making staying healthy in space easier.
Oct. 2, 2024Wednesday careerDO & student voicesmilitaryOMED Physician to the President White House DO shares lessons learned, advice for a fulfilling career Kevin O’Connor, DO, recently spoke at OMED24, where he discussed his trajectory from the military to the White House and what he learned from the people who helped guide him along the way.
Oct. 9, 2024Wednesday News in brief Disaster readiness: Doctors can register their credentials with national platform Provider Bridge offers physicians the opportunity to join a comprehensive registry of health professionals so they are ready to provide care during emergencies.
Oct. 11, 2024Friday Recognition Honoring a champion of osteopathic medicine: A celebration of leadership and dedication AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, was honored with a prestigious award from Sigma Sigma Phi, the Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity.
Oct. 11, 2024Friday AOFdisaster relief News in brief DOs impacted by recent natural disasters can apply for disaster relief grants from AOF The one-time grants are available in the amounts of $150, $250 or $500, and practicing DOs and residents who are victims of a recent natural disaster are eligible to receive them.
Oct. 11, 2024Friday Diversity in medicine Reflections on the impact of the Latinx physician shortage in the US Lourdes G. Bahamonde, DO, discusses the importance of enrolling medical students of diverse backgrounds.