Pathway to Pediatrics
Oct. 31, 2018How I matched into pediatrics
Do you love the idea of a patient population that includes babies, toddlers and teens? This first-year pediatric resident did too. Here’s how she found her match.
Topic: Pediatrics
Fatherhood & Medicine
June 14, 2017Physician Dads’ Group: Where Dr. Dad turns for help
Created by a DO two years ago, the Physician Dads’ Group offers support to 3,200 members and counting.
OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT
Feb. 15, 2017How toxic stress impacts children: New CME module
The AOA and Erikson Institute collaborate on a third educational module focused on early childhood development.
Breast-feeding 101
Jan. 17, 2017Experts share advice on discussing breast-feeding with patients
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is urging family physicians to talk with patients about breast-feeding. Here’s what you need to know.
Creating strong bonds
Sept. 12, 2016New CME module: Gauging social-emotional development in young patients
The AOA and Erikson Institute collaborate on the second in a series of three educational modules focused on early childhood development.
Running for a cause
July 12, 2016DO ultramarathoner to run over 3,100 miles across US in 100 days
Levi Rizk, DO, is running from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., to raise money for pediatric mobile health clinics.
How I Practice
May 16, 2016Everyday heroes: The horrors and rewards of child abuse pediatrics
Two DOs in Oklahoma talk about the important work they’re doing in this new subspecialty.
Specialty selection
Nov. 17, 2015Why I want to be a pediatric oncologist
Payal Aggarwal, OMS III, writes about the memorable week that helped convince her that she had found her future calling.