May 23, 2025Friday DO & student voicesleadershipOBGYN At the helm OB-GYN makes great strides throughout land and sea in leadership roles From the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Marydonna Ravasio, DO, discusses her unique journey and her multifaceted career. No Limits By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
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 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 22, 2025Tuesday DO & student voicesleadershipmentoring Leading the way Why every DO mentor needs a student Ian Storch, DO, shares his story of how connecting with a med student brought him a new perspective and appreciation for mentoring.
April 8, 2025Tuesday DO & student voicessocial media Mental health Breaking down social media use in children: Is it time for a warning label? Trevor Hogue, OMS IV, discusses the risks of social media use in children and shares how warning labels and legislation can help protect them. What's Trending By Trevor Hogue, OMS IV
Feb. 28, 2025Friday attireDO & student voices Clothing considerations Choosing what to wear during clinical rotations, residency and beyond Ava DiGirolamo, OMS III, shares her recommendations for choosing your attire as a medical student or young physician, and also discusses how student and physician attire can impact patient and peer perceptions. What's Trending By Ava DiGirolamo, OMS III
Feb. 12, 2025Wednesday advocacyDO & student voicespatient care Letter to the editor DO breaks down life expectancy disparities of 20-plus years in the Chicago area A Chicago-based physician goes over why life expectancy varies so dramatically in different parts of Chicago and its suburbs, and he also shares recommendations for addressing this gap. Advocacy By Richard Multack, DO
Dec. 10, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicestop 10 2024 recap A year in review: The DO’s top 10 stories of 2024 As The DO and our contributing writers celebrate the end of another busy and remarkable year, we’re taking a look back at the most popular articles of 2024.
Nov. 27, 2024Wednesday communicationDO & student voicespride #DOProud The day I learned about the secret DO handshake Ian Storch, DO, recalls an illuminating conversation that helped him understand what it truly means to be a DO.
Nov. 27, 2024Wednesday DO & student voiceslifelifestyle A buzzworthy hobby The gifts of beekeeping: How taking care of bees helped me overcome physician burnout Perhaps the most important lesson the bees have taught me so far is this: If you approach a beehive with anxiety, anger or distraction, they will make sure you’re jolted back into the moment. Bees are perceptive that way. After Hours By Sydney LeFay, DO