Social media has become a powerful tool and ubiquitous part of our lives. Millions of people from all over the world utilize platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook to connect, educate and inspire others. These global networks offer a space for individuals to share their thoughts and lives, express themselves, collaborate on ideas and … Read More
Without a doubt, parenting is a full-time job. Being a medical resident in training is also a full-time job. What does that mean for a parent who is working an average of 80 hours per week as a medical resident? A double full-time job? A quadruple full-time job?!
You did it. You attended DO Day! Maybe it was your first event, maybe it was your tenth. No matter how many DO Days you’ve attended, the weeks after always beg the question – what do I do now? My first DO Day was so exciting that after my last congressional meeting ended, I was … Read More
The concept of “fit and flow” has been longstanding in our profession since its inception. Taken from A.T. Still’s autobiography, “the rule of the artery is absolute, universal and it must not be obstructed.” Flow is often defined as steady movement along a fluid trajectory without resistance. Similarly, from a psychiatric perspective, “flow” is described as … Read More
Last month, Brian Loveless, DO, sat down with two physician leaders, Richard Thacker, DO, and Sarah Wolff, DO, to discuss the present and future of osteopathic medicine. This column is a continuation of their conversation. For the first half of this discussion, please read the previous column. The second half of the interview follows:
Who hasn’t heard the buzzwords “physician burnout” and “mental health crisis?” In today’s world, you’re unlikely to get through a single day without encountering them at some point. Medical professionals have come a long way in advocating for the mental health of all physicians. May has now become synonymous with mental health advocacy. With the … Read More
Hello readers! My name is Reshma Pinnamaneni. I’m a third-year osteopathic medical student (OMS III) and this month’s contributor for The DO’s Diversity in Medicine column. Before we get acquainted with our guest, I want to introduce our theme: variety in diversity. Our profession is truly a wonderful amalgam of different people from different walks … Read More
As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians and medical students are finally experiencing the light at the end of the once seemingly-unending tunnel. After years of intense stress, isolation and grief, physicians and medical students are slowly getting back to a sense of normalcy. But how are our colleagues doing mentally? Now that … Read More
Welcome back to The DO Book Club! For May, I am reviewing “Endurance,” by Alfred Lansing, “Practicing From the Heart (In the Age of Technology),” by Reza Ghadimi and “Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors & Patients,” by Robert S. Pearl, MD.