Topic career

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.

Best of both worlds

The Balentine dream: How this DO takes on both a demanding career and a goat farm

Woodstock Goat Yoga is a passion project of Dr. and Mrs. Balentine’s, located at their home near Woodstock, New York.

Moving on from medicine

5 ways to know you are ready for a career change

It may be that the golden days of practicing medicine how we were trained have come and gone for some of us.

Making career moves

Physician burnout and the transition to nonclinical careers

In addition to the pandemic, the grueling hours, physical demands and mental challenges of modern medicine have been driving physicians’ exodus from clinical healthcare.

Ask A Leader

Physician leadership: How do I move from practicing medicine into an administrative role?

Our advice columnist answers a DO’s question about advancing one’s career and a student’s question about dual-degree programs at COMs.

Career Paths

Academic medicine: This DO found her calling in the classroom

Stacey Pierce-Talsma, DO, is changing the practice of medicine one student at a time.

You’re hired!

CV 101: 6 career-boosting ways to put your best foot forward

When writing your first medical school CV, stand out from the crowd by focusing on unique experiences and peer-recognition.