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A DO’s guide to navigating the visa process when applying to residency

To most, Match Day is a rewarding time. It marks the culmination of years of effort and immense hard work. Unfortunately, if you are a foreign student (i.e., non-green card holding, non-U.S. citizen), Match is not the end of the road for you. Following the Match, you will likely begin the process of applying for … Read More

The DO Staff

11.24.25

The DO

Podcast, leadership program and advocacy awards spotlight osteopathic excellence

Through an engaging podcast, an innovative training program and recognition of stellar advocacy, osteopathic voices continue to shape the profession and support future physicians. Below, learn more about a moving podcast appearance by Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, focusing on career and persistence; the launch of the LEAD+ Program at the Orlando College of Osteopathic … Read More

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11.23.25

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Growth, patient openness and free food: What health care workers are grateful for this season

“Gratitude is my fragrance” is what I once wrote on my bathroom mirror with red lipstick after moments of despair. It was not to shy away from or dismiss the troubling emotions I was feeling at that time, but rather to help myself see the full spectrum of human emotion. While I felt burdened, there … Read More

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11.22.25

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From courtside to bedside: WNBA team physician forges her own path in sports medicine

Guided by a lifelong passion for service and healing, Frazier Keitt, DO, has built a dynamic career where osteopathic medicine and athletics meet. As team physician for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) Atlanta Dream and for Morehouse College athletics, Dr. Keitt approaches each challenge with purpose and precision. Her work blends holistic care with … Read More

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11.21.25

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The best holiday gifts for DOs and osteopathic medical students in 2025

The holiday gift-giving season is right around the corner, and it’s time once again to start thinking of what to get that special DO or osteopathic medical student on your list (or even yourself!). Here are some special ways to show the people you care about that you are there for them at any stage … Read More

The DO Staff

11.20.25

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Registration for DO Day 2026 is now open

Event registration for the AOA’s annual DO Day, the largest osteopathic advocacy event of the year, has opened. DO Day 2026 will take place virtually on March 21-22 and in-person in Washington, D.C., on March 25-26. DO Day provides an opportunity to hone your advocacy skills and make an impact, while meeting like-minded physicians and … Read More

The DO Staff

11.15.25

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How a passionate DO became a bodybuilding champion

My lifelong pursuit of health and fitness reached a high point in early November 2024. Nearly 50 years of exercise and nutrition experience went into my preparation for the 2024 International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)-Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Pinnacle Natural Olympia at the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas. The INBA-PNBA is the top … Read More

The DO Staff

11.14.25

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The top 10 most in-demand specialties in 2025, according to AMN Healthcare

Family medicine is currently the most in-demand physician specialty, according to AMN Healthcare’s (formerly Merritt Hawkins) recent report on physician recruiting. Based off of a representative sample of 1,420 AMN Healthcare search engagements between April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report shares insights into which specialties are the most sought-after by employers recruiting … Read More

The DO Staff

11.13.25

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The NASA engineer who went to osteopathic medical school at age 58

At an age when many people are considering retirement, Clarence Nicodemus, DO, PhD, was just getting started. A Vietnam veteran, Dr. Nicodemus worked for 25 years as a biomechanical engineer (including several years at NASA) and also served as an assistant professor in a department of orthopedic surgery and director of orthopedic spine research as … Read More

The DO Staff

11.11.25