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Fortunately for us, author Chuck Radis, DO, loves to share the moving stories of how he came to practice internal medicine and raise his family on a Maine island. Unlike many medical memoirs that play out in the urban hospitals of Boston, New York City or Philadelphia, Dr. Radis brings us to the wild and … Read More
There’s an old Dutch Proverb which goes: “We grow too soon old and too late smart.” I’m not so sure about the “too late” part. I’ve learned a lot and maybe even gotten a tad smarter (about some things) in the almost five years since I walked off the mound for the last time. I can … Read More
For this month’s DO to Know, join us as we explore the mind of Dana Reid, DO, a double board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who is also a children’s book author and blogger. She attended the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, Virginia, as a part of the school’s second graduating class.
As a lifelong Alaskan, I vividly remember each time I have seen the aurora borealis. Colors have ranged from faint to extremely bright as lights dance across the canvas of the evening northern sky. The northern lights have etched memories in my mind and an impression on my soul.
In the current pace of the world we live, it may be common for our minds to move faster than our bodies, until one day we realize how far our mind has traveled away from us. As we come back to ourselves, we may feel out of alignment. This is particularly prevalent for medical students … Read More
National Doctors’ Day is celebrated every year on March 30. The DO has put together a gift guide for those looking for that perfect treat for the physician or med student in your life—or for those who want to treat themselves! We’ve got you covered with this fun list of suggested gifts broken down by … Read More
My dream of practicing medicine abroad was first ignited at the 2013 American Psychiatric Association conference in San Francisco. As a medical student, I was dazzled by the many fascinating talks and stalls in the exhibit hall. I found myself especially drawn to the stall that proclaimed, “Practice in New Zealand!”
Our dreams guide the imprint of the path we have the potential to take in this life. They reflect our inner wants and desires, showing us glimpses of our true north. Many times, dreams can seem vast and obscure. As a former competitive athlete and swim coach, I found that consistency and persistence weren’t enough … Read More
Should you be worried? In the past year, interest rates have soared, home prices have gone up, job numbers show high levels of employment and health care companies such as Aetna and CVS are reporting profits again after COVID per Beckers Healthcare Payor Report.