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
Oct. 15, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicespatient carepediatrics Patient care Understanding the connection between ADHD and substance use disorder Pediatrician Jan Widerman, DO, discusses ADHD and SUD in children and adults and shares guidance on treatment and medication.
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.
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