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The DO

Becoming a surgeon: Tips for matching into a general surgery residency

First-year resident Jeffrey Baron, DO, shares his insights on what medical students can do to prepare for the Match process and what he did to land his top spot.

The DO

10.24.18

The DO

Food matters: Weighing the pros and cons of the popular keto diet

This popular ultra-low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet has been used to treat epilepsy and may improve insulin sensitivity, but it has its downsides, too.

The DO

10.22.18

The DO

Innovate to engage: 3 thoughts on creating a better patient experience

OMED 2018 keynote speaker Nicholas J. Webb shares insights on ways osteopathic physicians can get started on elevating the patient experience.

The DO

10.19.18

The DO

Dress to impress: Does it matter if doctors wear white coats?

A BMJ Open study found patients preferred seeing docs in the traditional white coat paired with formal dress. From germs to patient perception, here’s what to keep in mind when you’re considering the traditional physician garb.

The DO

10.17.18

The DO

Rural hospital closures increased dramatically in the past 5 years

Sixty-four rural hospitals closed between 2013-2017, according to a new report form the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Financial pressures have led many rural hospitals to close.

The DO

10.17.18

The DO

Money matters: A finance pro offers insights into the intricacies of federal student loan forgiveness

As a busy physician or trainee, forming a solid financial plan for managing and paying back student loans can be a difficult goal to achieve. Here’s a snapshot of advice from Doctors Without Quarters.

The DO

10.09.18

The DO

Head of the class: Here are 5 tips on becoming a program director

From gaining real-world experience in the exam room to seeking opportunities to participate in academic medicine, DOs share their insights on how to prepare to train the next generation of physicians.

The DO

10.09.18

The DO

Violence against ER docs is increasing, new surveys find

Violence against emergency medicine physicians has gone up in the past five years, and ER docs are now more fearful of being assaulted on the job.

The DO

10.05.18

The DO

Doctors aren’t as satisfied as they used to be. Here’s why.

In a recent survey from Physicians Practice, more than 1,100 physicians opened up about stress, career satisfaction, financial compensation, the direction of healthcare and more.

The DO

10.03.18