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The Balentine dream: How this DO takes on both a demanding career and a goat farm

On a fine Sunday morning in June 2022, I made the drive up from my home right outside of New York City to visit Jerry Balentine, DO, and his wife Victoria, at their home near Woodstock, New York.

The DO Staff

04.07.23

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The current state of the osteopathic profession: An in-depth discussion with two veteran DOs

In honor of having celebrated National Doctors Day on March 30, and NOM Week coming up on April 17-23, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the state of our profession. I have shared my own thoughts in past columns throughout the year, so instead I wanted to get a read on how … Read More

The DO Staff

04.06.23

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How important is research to match into your specialty?

According to National Residency Match Program (NRMP) data, medical students who have published research articles, presented at national conferences or have a research-focused degree are reported to have a much higher chance of matching into competitive specialties such as plastic surgery, ophthalmology and orthopedic surgery. Research experience can also be important for specialties that are considered … Read More

The DO Staff

03.31.23

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Breaking DOwn barriers through advocacy

While I was researching residency programs in pathology, I noticed many required minimum COMLEX-USA scores with percentiles dramatically higher than those of the minimum requirements for USMLE. I shared this on Twitter, and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) quickly responded to learn more about what I was seeing. At the outset, I … Read More

The DO Staff

03.30.23

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AOCA accepting award nominations, SHSU COM lands first residency program

The osteopathic profession is continually making strides, thanks to the many wonderful DOs and osteopathic medical students who excel in their roles. Following are some recent professional recognitions and accomplishments the profession is currently celebrating.

The DO Staff

03.25.23

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No Limits: A conversation with Dr. Shapiro

With this article, we introduce a new series of interviews, aptly (and intentionally) titled, “No Limits.” In this column, we’ll spotlight osteopathic physicians who have ascended into areas and institutions where DOs are currently or have traditionally been the minority. We hope you will take pride in the accomplishments of our featured DOs and that … Read More

The DO Staff

03.24.23

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Top 10 gifts for National Doctors’ Day

March 30th is National Doctors’ Day, a day that honors physicians who have dedicated their lives to medicine and healing their patients. For those with a physician in their lives, it is a wonderful opportunity to show them your appreciation and thank them for the sacrifices they have made in honor of their commitment to … Read More

The DO Staff

03.23.23

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The DO Book Club, March 2023: “STIFF,” “Cutting Out” and “ADHD: Quick & Easy Guide”

Welcome back to The DO Book Club! For March, I am reviewing “STIFF: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers,” by Mary Roach, “Cutting Out: The Making and Unmaking of a Surgeon,” by James K. Weber and “ADHD: Quick & Easy Guide for the Stressed Parent of a Child with ADHD,” by Martin G. Meindl.

The DO Staff

03.18.23

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What future ophthalmologists need to know about the SF Match

Ophthalmology is a unique field that utilizes a combination of medicine and procedures to treat pathologies of the eye and its surrounding structures. The process of applying for an ophthalmology residency is distinct, requiring fourth-year osteopathic, allopathic and international medical students to apply through the San Francisco Matching Program (SF Match) rather than the Electronic … Read More

The DO Staff

03.17.23