Is it menopause or just life? Navigating midlife requires more than managing a busy schedule; it demands a deep understanding of the perimenopausal transition. Mapping the physical and cognitive shifts that women experience throughout perimenopause and menopause provides a clearer path toward the interventions that help patients reclaim their wellness. Deborah Herchelroath, DO
The DO Book Club Tim Barreiro, DO The DO Book Club, April 2026: ‘Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us’ Author Rachel Aviv explores the stories we tell ourselves and others about mental illness and how these stories can shape the course of the illness.
DOs to Know Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN Sculpting a career: From fine arts to ONMM Drawing on his background in fine arts and neuroscience, OMM specialist Alex King, DO, shares how the artistry of anatomy and human touch drives his work as a clinician and educator.
The DO Distinction Bradley Goldstein, DO, CAQSM, MPH, MS How adopting OMT can improve both patient outcomes and physician satisfaction Bradley Goldstein, DO, makes the case for osteopathic manipulative treatment, then shares actionable steps DOs can take to adopt it in their practice of medicine.
What's Trending Joan Naidorf, DO What is ‘gray rocking?’ Should we embrace it or not? Joan Naidorf, DO, breaks down the TikTok trend of "gray rocking" and shares her thoughts on whether it's a viable strategy for physicians.
The DO Distinction Alex Sher, DO, MSN, APRN How osteopathic care can steer patients toward better health Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), explains why patients aren’t just the sum of their genetics, and shares how OMT and a holistic look at allostatic load can help patients move past trauma to unlock their true health potential.
OMS Life Ilana Stukal, OMS IV Tips for helping deliver babies on your OB-GYN rotation Ilana Stukal, OMS IV, shares her journey of her own OB-GYN rotation and provides guidance for other medical students.
TLC for L&D 3 DOs featured on recent episode of HGTV’s ‘Home Town’ The hosts of this popular renovation show transformed several rooms in a maternity ward in Laurel, Mississippi.
Award-winning impact DO included on the TIME100 Health list; DO honored by the University of Mississippi Two osteopathic physicians are earning acclaim for their leadership, with M. Craig Moffett, DO, recognized for his work in rural healthcare and Mikhail “Dr. Mike” Varshavski, DO, recognized for his efforts to combat medical misinformation.
Sports medicine PM&R DO travels to Kenya to work with Team USA Taekwondo Dwan Perry, DO, shares his journeys in PM&R and sports medicine and discusses how he became a Team USA physician.
Opportunity Applications open for editorial advisory board member positions with The DO for 2026 The DO is seeking DOs, residents and osteopathic medical students to serve on its volunteer advisory board.
A new era in medicine Did A.T. Still, DO, have an MD degree? Although many assume A.T. Still, DO, founder of osteopathic medicine, held an MD degree, the reality is more complex. David Fuller, DO, walks us through a fascinating chapter of history at the dawn of osteopathic medicine.
Recognition AOA now accepting Mosaic award nominations The award will be presented to one individual and one organization that have proven exemplary leadership and a sustained commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful and collaborative osteopathic community.
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.