Dec. 9, 2016Friday forensic medicineHow I Practicemedical specialtieswork-life balance How I investigate Deconstructing behavior: Forensic psychiatrist works on high-profile cases Steven Pitt, DO, assisted in the investigations of the JonBenet Ramsey homicide, Ben Roethlisberger’s civil lawsuit and other notable cases.
Oct. 26, 2016Wednesday How I Practicemedical specialtiesosteopathic medical educationpatient care How I Practice A voice for the voiceless: What it’s like to practice forensic medicine Practicing medicine on those who aren’t alive is challenging, but Gregory McDonald, DO, says his osteopathic training gives him an edge.
May 20, 2016Friday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiesophthalmology Eye on GME The osteopathic path to becoming an ophthalmologist: DOs share tips Interested in matching into an osteopathic or osteopathically focused ophthalmology residency? Here’s what you need to do.
May 6, 2016Friday DO & student voicesmedical specialtiesophthalmologyresidency Eyes on the prize Sights set on ophthalmology? Read this first Ophthalmology is one of the more competitive specialties. Here’s how I weathered the storm of matching into the highly sought-after specialty.
Sept. 6, 2013Friday medical specialtiesproctologyurology Sensitive Subject Proctologists, urologists need compassion, sensitivity—and humor Both urology and proctology are sought-after for the variety and work-life balance they offer.
Aug. 2, 2013Friday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiesosteopathic medical educationpsychiatry ‘Wide-open field’ A beautiful mind: Psychiatry attracts those intrigued by the human psyche Psychiatrists need to be great listeners and have tremendous curiosity about patients’ lives.
July 21, 2013Sunday House of Delegatesmedical specialties Soaring Growth Delegates vote to cap size of AOA House Profession’s rapid growth convinces even large states to support once-controversial measure.
July 5, 2013Friday facial plastic surgerymedical specialtiesotolaryngology About Face Procedural diversity, satisfying outcomes draw DOs to otolaryngology Ear, nose and throat specialists split their time between the office and the OR and enjoy helping patients improve their quality of life.
June 6, 2013Thursday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiesneurologyosteopathic medical education Medicine of the Mind Neurology on the brain? Here’s how to specialize in it “To be in neurology, you need a pure sense of curiosity about the unknown,” says Wynde Cheek, DO. “It’s kind of like deep space.”
April 4, 2013Thursday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiesophthalmologyosteopathic medical education Eye Toward Innovation Love at first sight? Ophthalmology seduces with variety, hours, outcomes Enchantment with the eye, one of the most complex and cherished organs of the body, accounts for much of the field’s appeal.