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The best podcasts for DOs and osteopathic medical students to explore in 2025

Podcasts are a dynamic way to explore topics and concepts while performing daily life activities. Sometimes, inspiration comes from hearing others speak. Other times, we learn new things about ourselves through immersive podcast experiences. Imagine a 20-minute drive with every twist and turn paired with thought-provoking stories, or, while you’re cleaning the crevices of your … Read More

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01.03.25

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Navigating plant-based diets: A DO’s guide to thriving as a vegan in medicine

Careers in medicine are demanding and often require long periods of sustained energy, attention and focus. Many of us in medicine gravitate toward certain foods or diets to help us harness the energy we need to practice medicine successfully and live our daily lives.

The DO Staff

01.02.25

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In Memoriam: December 2024

The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.

The DO Staff

12.21.24

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The DO Book Club, Dec. 2024: Thought-provoking reads to enter the new year

With the busy holiday season in full swing, many of us are itching for an excuse to sit down and enjoy a quiet afternoon reading. With the new year on the horizon, even more of us are looking to dive deep into our psyches and work on bettering ourselves for 2025.

The DO Staff

12.20.24

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The DiMe Seal: A new benchmark for trust in digital health technology

Health and medical technology exist in a period of change and opportunity, caught between the wake of the electronic medical records (EMR) era and the cusp of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. In these turbulent, fast-moving times, the exponential proliferation of digital health software products (DHSPs) has created a dynamic yet challenging landscape for the … Read More

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12.20.24

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Beauty meets brains: A physician’s journey competing in the Miss USA pageant system

If you had told me during residency I’d be competing for a Miss USA state pageant as an attending physician, I’d tell you there’s no way. My pageant heels were buried in the back of my closet, my crown was on my highest shelf and my evening gown was stored behind my interview suits and … Read More

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12.19.24

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DOs receive unwanted robocalls from company urging them to consider an MD degree

In recent weeks, several DOs have reported receiving robocalls from a company that specializes in connecting DOs with overseas medical schools from which they can earn an MD degree. The robocall—and the company—imply that DOs would benefit professionally from doing so, despite the fact that in the U.S., DOs and MDs enjoy virtually all of … Read More

The DO Staff

12.15.24

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Free holistic residency application review platform will soon be available for residency programs that use ERAS

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Thalamus have announced that Cortex will be offered to all medical residency and fellowship programs using the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS) beginning in July 2025 for the 2026 ERAS season. This service will be offered for free.

The DO Staff

12.14.24

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How this DO blends functional medicine with osteopathic medicine for whole-person health

For Laura Robin, DO, osteopathic medicine wasn’t just a career choice; it was a calling. As a second-generation DO, she grew up watching her physician father build lifelong, compassionate connections with patients. Seeing these heartfelt relationships cultivated by her father inspired Dr. Robin to follow in his footsteps.

The DO Staff

12.13.24