In this month’s edition of DOs to Know, we reconnect with the remarkable Ashley R. Peterson, DO. Readers may recall her inspiring journey, featured in The DO in 2020, to become one of the youngest Black women to earn a DO degree. When we last spoke with her, Dr. Peterson had recently graduated from Philadelphia College … Read More
After completing their fourth year of osteopathic medical school, most newly minted DOs will further their careers by pursuing graduate medical education. It is well-known that many osteopathic physicians elect to pursue a primary care specialty, often in underserved areas.
The way we think about ourselves as medical students and residents can have a significant impact on our performance, in our clinical duties, during studies and in everyday life. However, many of us do not take the time to reflect on our thoughts, and we may make negative assumptions about our skills and abilities that … Read More
Join the AOA in-person and/or virtually for the profession’s largest public policy and advocacy event of the year, DO Day. Hosted in conjunction with National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week, DO Day offers unparalleled opportunities for osteopathic physicians and medical students to hone leadership skills and raise their voices to educate members of Congress on the issues … Read More
During the initial stages of COVID quarantine and lockdowns, one silver-lining theme emerged: Less is more. Many of us learned how much we were doing that we did not need to do—things like commuting in traffic and overspending. So much came to a screeching halt within a matter of days.
After fall, winter is my other favorite season. Fuzzy socks, big blankets, hot chocolate … I think of winter and see some of my favorite things. I embrace the cold air because I have a warm home and dependable transportation readily available. I’m also from Florida, so my experience with the cold might be a … Read More
In mainstream media, physicians are often depicted wearing a white coat, stethoscope and name badge with the letters ‘MD.’ In contrast, television and news coverage of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) is notably absent or skewed. As a result, osteopathic medicine is not as well-recognized or well-known as allopathic medicine. One example was seen recently … Read More
Osteopathic medicine continues making strides thanks to the contributions of health care professionals who are dedicated to their work, including those who championed the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model as well as the experts who will participate in the upcoming Multi-Specialty Career Virtual Summit. Read about the TMaH Model below, along with details of the … Read More
National Women Physicians Day occurs on Feb. 3 every year to celebrate the birthday of pioneering female physician Elizabeth Blackwell, MD. Over the years, women physicians have made great strides in practice, academia and medical administration. They have also authored a number of well-written books about medicine.