From learner to leader: Navigating the transition from resident to attending Christopher Behringer, DO, shares key factors to consider when preparing to become an attending, including finances, work-life balance and avoiding burnout. Christopher Behringer, DO
The Specialist Ian Storch, DO What medical students need to know about pursuing a gastroenterology career Ian Storch, DO, shares his own journey in gastroenterology and provides tips for students who are considering the specialty.
OMS Life Shaun T. Ranade, OMS IV Research year: My experience in Nepal via the Fulbright program Shaun Ranade, OMS IV, shares details about his maternal health research and guidance for medical students who are considering a research year.
Diversity in Medicine Ahmed Nahian, OMS III How NYITCOM’s Emigre Physicians Program saves the dreams of immigrant physicians The program trains physicians within an accredited American medical school and culminates not only in clinical readiness, but also in a new professional identity as a DO.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN From Baghdad to the Buccaneers: Lessons from the field Veteran Fred Brennan, DO, discusses his unique journey and his role caring for pro athletes as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Resident Notebook David O. Shumway, DO 5 things you can do to prepare for residency before the first day Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to memorize every word of Harrison’s before orientation week.
Resident Notebook Christopher Behringer, DO From learner to leader: Navigating the transition from resident to attending Christopher Behringer, DO, shares key factors to consider when preparing to become an attending, including finances, work-life balance and avoiding burnout.
Life lessons Did you work in the service industry before becoming a physician? Working in nonmedical service industry jobs before medical school helps prepare us for the realities of practicing medicine, writes Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA.
On-the-job safety Workplace violence in healthcare 2026: Medscape survey findings Over 60% of physicians working in medical practice offices told Medscape that physical security at work is a more pressing issue for them than it was three years ago.
Standing out 3 ways we can all promote DOs and the osteopathic medical profession Following a conversation sparked by an article in “The New York Times” about osteopathic physicians, Ian Storch, DO, shares ideas for championing DO visibility.
#DOProud Mentoring the future: Guiding OB-GYN residents toward osteopathic board certification “I ask each of you to reach out to one student, one resident or one program director and educate that person about osteopathic board certification,” encourages Deborah Herchelroath, DO, an AOA board-certified OB-GYN.
Modern tools Digital health literacy: Best practices and resources for osteopathic medical students When used well, digital health tools do not replace hands-on osteopathic practice, but strengthen it, supporting more attentive care.
DO connections Mentorship, the single greatest solution AOA Trustee Joshua Lenchus, DO, shares his story of how mentorship changed his life. Early on in his journey in medicine, he met osteopathic physicians who saw potential where he saw uncertainty.
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.