My medical school experience thus far during COVID has been nothing like I had imagined it would be. The reasons for this are obvious and have been stated before by others in medical school during the pandemic. Personally, my experience served to show me what is truly important in life.
When it comes to medical journals and research studies, there are almost an endless supply of resources available. This can make it difficult for physicians to stay abreast of the most up-to-date and relevant pieces that are applicable to the work they do.
For a plastic surgeon and reality TV star, Gabriel Chiu, DO, is as real as it gets. Not only does he run a renowned plastic surgery practice in the aesthetics and cosmetics mecca of Beverly Hills, California, he also co-stars in the wildly successful Netflix reality hit TV series “Bling Empire.” Though “Bling Empire,” a … Read More
The DO profession is constantly making strides, thanks to the many wonderful DOs and osteopathic medical students who excel in their roles. Following are some of the recent professional recognitions and accomplishments the profession is currently celebrating.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve written New Year’s resolutions. When I was in college, the list included goals like, “get straight As” and “learn a new language.” Medical school was a little more realistic, in the realm of “pass your classes” and “count to 10 in French.”
Every year, on a Monday in March, tens of thousands of prospective medical school graduates receive a much anticipated email. The email tells them if they successfully secured a spot for the next step in their medical career: residency. This is known as “matching.” For the vast majority of medical students, matching into residency is the … Read More
In 2019, I retired from a rather high-stress surgical practice after 30 years. I walked away for a very specific reason – I had to. But as I look back, the medical problem that forced my hands (literally) was also a serendipitous tap on the shoulder telling me it was OK to leave. It was … Read More
If you could only keep one of your five senses, which one would it be? Sight, smell, touch, taste or hearing? According to a JAMA study of 250 participants, 88% reported that sight is their most important sense. There are estimated to be at least 2.2 billion people globally who have vision impairment. Almost half of those … Read More
“Ijust kind of fell into it,” James Latronica, DO, explains as I inquire about how he became so involved in working with an oft-ignored population. Patients with substance use disorders need strong advocates in their corner, and Dr. Latronica is just that. With everything he does in his addiction medicine practice and with various Pennsylvania … Read More