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
June 28, 2024Friday cancerDO & student voicespatient care Cherishing life The gift of time: Reflecting on caring for patients who have cancer Stephanie Lee, DO, MS, shares a thought-provoking conversation that made her think differently about life, time and the present moment.
May 31, 2024Friday artificial intelligenceDO & student voicestechnology AI and medicine How DOs can be at the forefront of the digital health revolution A new AOIA initiative seeks to amplify osteopathic voices in the development and application of emerging technologies in medicine.
May 31, 2024Friday DO & student voicesretirement Mile marker 20 reasons to love and hate retirement As he approaches five years of retirement, Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, shares his thoughts about the journey so far. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
May 31, 2024Friday clinical rotationsDO & student voiceshospital medicine Medical education From the classroom to the hospital unit: Putting my skills to the test in clinical rotations To help other students, Areej Hashmi, OMS IV, shares some details about her experience completing rotations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. OMS Life By Areej Hashmi, OMS IV
April 30, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicesmedical schoolsocial media Peer support How medical students are using social media in 2024 Today, social media networks offer valuable opportunities for med students to enhance their education, writes Margo Winter, OMS III. She also shares some of the challenges and risks of using social media as a medical student. What's Trending By Margo Winter, OMS III
March 29, 2024Friday DO & student voicesThe DO book club Diving in deep The DO Book Club, April 2024: ‘This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor’ Author Adam Kay shares dark, humorous and heartbreaking stories from his time spent as a junior doctor in the National Health Service in the UK. The DO Book Club By Tim Barreiro, DO
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday DO & student voicesfamilyhealth careretirement Caring for loved ones The ‘doctor’ treatment: How to vet physicians for ourselves and those we love One of the perks of a long career in medicine is having the knowledge and the contacts needed to expertly navigate the health care system when searching for a doctor. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday DO & student voicespracticeThe DO book club At the helm The DO Book Club, March 2024: ‘Go by Boat’ and ‘Island Medicine’ In his two memoirs, Chuck Radis, DO, writes about moving to a remote Maine island and the challenges he faced while trying to gain acceptance within the community. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO