I spent my clinical years of medical school looking forward to the start of rotations. As such, I was overjoyed by the start of third year.
Many pop psychologists and influencers on TikTok have recommended that one useful way to handle dealing with very aggressive and narcissistic people is to become as quiet and emotionless as a gray rock. In a 2024 New York Times piece (viewable with subscription), author Christina Caron explains, “if you adopt the qualities of a stone, becoming impassive and bland, … Read More
Applications for volunteer positions on the AOA’s bureaus, committees and councils (BCC) for the 2026-27 appointment cycle are open through Thursday, April 30, 2026.
As a physician, veteran and lifestyle medicine leader, Regan A. Stiegmann, DO, MPH, has built a career defined by service. In 2011, Dr. Stiegmann commissioned into the U.S. Air Force (USAF) as a Health Profession Scholarship Program (HPSP) awardee during her second year of medical school at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM).
Key takeaways: In 2026, Montana, Indiana and Louisiana have been found to be the best states for practicing medicine, while Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York are the most difficult, according to WalletHub’s recently released list of the best and worst states for doctors.
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.
Midlife for most women is one of the most stressful times of life. Many of us have teenagers or preteens who require a lot of our time. We are their cheerleaders, chauffeurs and confidants. At the same time, many of us have aging parents who need our attention. Add in a career and a partner, … Read More
As a book reviewer for The DO Book Club, I have expanded my limited reading adventures to a wider variety of genres that I might never have gone to on my own. “Passages: A Voyage from War to Peace,” a 2025 novel written by a retired physician, P.K. Edgewater (his pen name), is one of … Read More
Each year, we both celebrate and are celebrated on March 30 for National Doctors’ Day (NDD). While the gratitude expressed by others is meaningful, this occasion is also a powerful reminder for us to reflect inward by acknowledging our own sacrifices and commitment. Self-care and self-celebration are not indulgences—they are essential for sustained excellence in … Read More