How poetry helps me process my medical training Dawson Myers, OMS III, shares how creative writing serves as his respite from busy days of taking in and processing information. Dawson Myers, OMS III
Art of Medicine Wendi J. Lovenvirth, DO Your middle initial: The weight of a single letter A physician recounts her hospice patient's final days and the unexpected gravity of completing his death certificate, when one small choice becomes an act of remembrance.
Meet Your Match Ian Storch, DO A couples match journey: How a DO graduate and a Caribbean medical school graduate matched together Couple Jonah Zeitlin, DO, and Samantha Gerstman, MD, highlight some of the key differences between their medical educations.
The DO Book Club Joan Naidorf, DO The DO Book Club, Jan. 2026: ‘Adversity and Courage: The Breast Center’ This compelling novel follows the lives of four breast cancer patients and the medical professionals who care for them.
Burnout Vania Manipod, DO DO’s bipolar diagnosis leads him to a career in psychiatry After publicly sharing his bipolar diagnosis as a premed, Logan Noone, DO, transformed his lived experience with mental illness into a driving force for empathy and advocacy in psychiatry.
DOs to Know Angel Green, DO From courtside to bedside: WNBA team physician forges her own path in sports medicine Driven by a passion for service and healing, sports medicine physician Frazier Keitt, DO, currently serves as team physician for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream and for Morehouse College athletics.
After Hours Don Gibbon, DO How a passionate DO became a bodybuilding champion Don Gibbon, DO, shares how he became interested in bodybuilding, why he's so passionate about staying in shape and how he prepares for his competitions.
Inspiring stories Interview with first-generation DO highlights the importance of mentorship AOA Trustee Joshua D. Lenchus, DO, says mentorship was "probably the single greatest solution" to overcoming the challenges he faced as the first person in his family to pursue medicine.
Osteopathic harmony OMED25 highlights: From advocacy to comedy to AI integration, the profession truly came together OMED25 brought the osteopathic medical community together for a celebration of connection, education and growth. Hear from attendees on what they enjoyed most, and learn about OMED On-Demand.
News Osteopathic leadership advances through new NYIT presidency and AOA headquarters update Read about the appointment of Jerry Balentine, DO, as president of New York Institute of Technology, and see how the AOA’s new headquarters sign is elevating the profession’s presence.
News in brief AOA statement on new HHS guidelines decreasing childhood vaccine recommendations Changes could lead to a rise in preventable illnesses and jeopardize public health advancements achieved over generations, the statement notes.
Celebration of life In Memoriam: AOA AVP Chaunessie Baggett, who served the organization for 26 years "Chaunessie's career was truly extraordinary," said AOA President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN. "Her smile warmed the hearts of all who crossed her path, and she always took a genuine interest in the well-being of others.”
News in brief ACGME to recognize, explore 10 years of single GME accreditation during upcoming session The session will spotlight notable successes, such as curriculum innovations, advancements in faculty development and enhanced learner support.
Standing out Weighing your options: Should you pursue a research year? Are you wondering how to stand out amongst your peers when applying for a competitive residency? Consider taking a research year.
Working toward the Match How important is research to match into your specialty? The NRMP data shows that students who have published articles in peer-reviewed journals have a higher chance of matching into a surgical residency program.
Creating your own path How this DO matched into an academic research-integrated general surgery residency program Brittany Cuff, DO, shares information about research-integrated general surgery programs and her path to a seven-year residency program at Penn State.
Medical research How to conduct research as a medical student This article will address how to conduct research as a medical student, including details on different types of research, how to go about constructing an idea and other practical advice.