Oct. 9, 2026Friday medical education Future leaders How medical educators can help students adapt to the modern healthcare environment We can help future physicians by going beyond clinical education to equip the next generation of DOs with the ability to understand themselves, evaluate their options and make career choices that align with their values. DOpinion By Amelie Oshikoya, MD, MHA
Oct. 9, 2026Friday financial advicemedical educationmoneymoney mattersstudent loans Money matters New federal loan caps: Resources for osteopathic medical students who are navigating funding gaps Learn about new loan options, where you can go for guidance, scholarships, grants and financial literacy tools.
May 14, 2026Thursday medical educationmedical schoolmental healthstudents Mental Health Month One of the biggest challenges in medical school—and how it gets a head start Miko Rose, DO, discusses burnout among medical students and shares strategies for combatting it. OMS Life By Miko Rose, DO
April 29, 2026Wednesday board certificationmedical educationsurgery Surgery AOBS updates: New subspecialty certification in neurocritical care available; AOBS expands certification eligibility The American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS) shares important details about two exciting new developments.
Oct. 14, 2025Tuesday medical education Medical education COCA seeks comments on proposed amendments to COM accreditation standards The COCA seeks comments from the osteopathic medical profession and the public at large on the proposed amendments.
March 22, 2024Friday AOAAOA advocacymedical educationstudents Taking action Eliminating training barriers for DO students & residents The AOA and AACOM recently convened a Student Parity Summit focused on advancing equitable treatment of all medical students seeking rotations and training positions.
July 5, 2023Wednesday medical educationmedical school Educating future doctors Diagnosing the learner: Tips for teaching struggling medical trainees Learn how to give more specific, constructive feedback at all stages of training. OMS Life By Julia Winje, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday medical educationprofessional development Ask a leader How important are extracurriculars in med school? Our advice columnist answers a DO’s question about preparing a professional bio and a student’s question about extracurricular activities. Ask Dr. Balentine By Jerry Balentine, DO
June 1, 2022Wednesday audition rotationsclinical rotationsmedical educationmedical school Let’s get clinical Audition rotations: Successful residents share 6+ tips Residents who recently matched into their No. 1 program offer guidance on nailing your audition rotations. Meet Your Match By Samuel Zarbock, DO
Nov. 29, 2021Monday DEImedical educationosteopathic medical education Focus group Med students discuss the minority tax, tokenism and other DEI issues they have encountered Student leaders came together to discuss challenges and potential solutions to address challenges encountered by underrepresented minority osteopathic medical students.