May 16, 2016Monday pediatrics How I Practice Everyday 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.
Nov. 17, 2015Tuesday medical schooloncologypediatrics Specialty selection Why 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.
Oct. 18, 2015Sunday bullyingomed 2015pediatricsviolence OMED 2015 What pediatricians need to know about active shooter incidents Although they are still rare events, active shooter incidents are on the rise in the U.S. Here’s what pediatricians should know.
April 10, 2015Friday pediatricspublic healthvaccines Immunization nation Your questions answered: Pediatric vaccines What’s the best way to advise parents who refuse to vaccinate their kids? DO experts answer this and other common questions about vaccines.
April 3, 2015Friday addiction medicineemergency medicinepatient carepediatrics Practical, not preachy ‘Don’t drink, don’t smoke:’ Need a fresh way to talk to patients about risk? When educating patients about risky behaviors, DOs advise customizing the message to the patient’s age and socioeconomic background.
Feb. 5, 2015Thursday booksHero Next Doorpediatrics Paperback writer Hero Next Door: Missouri DO pens health-focused kids’ books The World Inside Us, a new children’s book series by Paul Moniz, DO, explores what happens in the human body.
Jan. 6, 2015Tuesday pediatricssports medicine ‘Just be a kid’ Prevent overuse injuries in child athletes: Info for family physicians Learn why overuse injuries are on the rise in children, what to watch for and when to refer patients to sports medicine physicians.
Oct. 28, 2014Tuesday OMED 2014pediatrics Building Resilience Working with abused children: A crash course At OMED 2014, pediatrician Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, shared insights for gaining the trust of abused children.
May 30, 2014Friday bullyingpediatrics Skate Don’t Hate Hero Next Door: DO uses roller derby to spread anti-bullying message Pediatrician Ellen Lauer, DO, travels central Maine teaching students the dangers of bullying and the joys of roller derby.
Jan. 3, 2013Thursday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiespediatrics Bright Outlook Child’s play? Pediatrics requires patience, empathy … playfulness “You can’t be cocky as a pediatrician,” says Ronald V. Marino, DO, MPH. “Plus, you’re going to get peed on and spit up on anyway.”