“Only a machine could do this,” I said to myself. It was my third week of medical school, and I was looking over my schedule for the coming week. Every hour was occupied with a colored box. I felt like crying, but I didn’t have time. “I am not a machine,” I said. “I am … Read More
Come relax and grab a cup of joe with the bros! These future “coffee docs” are brewing up something special. The three-man barista bro squad behind CoffeeDocs Co. are Bryce Piro, OMS III, Brody Fogelman, OMS III, and Alexander Holland, OMS III, all current students at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas (VCOM-Carolinas).
The first of the year marks a time of celebration and reflection. As the ball drops and glasses are raised, millions of people look ahead with hope at all the fresh possibilities the New Year brings. Whether you are someone who usually makes New Year’s Resolutions or you are considering making one for the first time … Read More
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.
As a member of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) and the AOA, I have heard many DOs talk about how our osteopathic community is like a family. This feeling of community has never been more apparent to me than in October at the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) conference in London.
Welcome back to The DO Book Club! Very rarely, I come across a book that captures the essence of my professional experience as an emergency physician. As an avid reader and reviewer, I have read several medical memoirs that came close. They tend to be compilations of the most moving (and awful) experiences in the … Read More
As the year comes to a close, we asked our editorial advisory board members to share their favorite books, entertainment, stress relievers and more from 2023. Read on to find out what your peers recommend in these areas.
The osteopathic profession continues making strides thanks to the many wonderful DOs and osteopathic medical students who excel in their roles, including Ted Parcel, DO, who recently founded a nonprofit. Read about Dr. Parcel’s work below along with news about the AOA advocacy awards.
Physicians have long been advocates for their patients. Whether we’re endorsing changes to living environments due to a patient disability, advocating for treatment coverage or simply caring for the patient’s needs, we as physicians advocate for our individual patients on a daily basis. A more global advocacy effort, however, is also very important.