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The DO

Managing long-distance relationships in med school and beyond

Healthy relationships are often a source of support and provide a sense of worth and belonging. They allow us to learn new things about ourselves and others.

The DO Staff

10.05.24

The DO

White House DO shares lessons learned, advice for a fulfilling career

President Joe Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO, is a decorated military physician who first served as a White House physician during the George W. Bush administration before becoming the physician for then-Vice President Biden and Physician to the President in 2021. Dr. O’Connor recently spoke to DOs and osteopathic medical students at OMED24, where he … Read More

The DO Staff

10.04.24

The DO

NASA DO shares updates on AI in space

James D. Polk, DO, NASA’s chief health and medical officer, recently spoke at OMED24 about the second renaissance currently occurring in the space industry and shared details about how artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to help researchers make certain things easier for astronauts.

The DO Staff

10.03.24

The DO

In Memoriam: Sept. 1, 2024

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.

The DO Staff

09.29.24

The DO

Applications open for editorial advisory board member positions with The DO for 2025

The American Osteopathic Association’s The DO is the nation’s most well-known news publication focused on osteopathic medicine. The DO covers topics relevant throughout each stage of medical training and career, from med student to retiree. The DO is predominantly written by DOs, for DOs.

The DO Staff

09.28.24

The DO

How signaling is shaping the 2024-2025 Match season

With the 2024-2025 residency application cycle underway, many osteopathic applicants, medical faculty, student advisors and graduate medical education staff have questions about what signaling is and how it fits into the residency Match process.

The DO Staff

09.27.24

The DO

Navigating medical school debt: A guide to loan repayment options

After four years of undergraduate studies, followed by four years of medical school (and possibly a master’s degree in between) an email may hit your inbox telling you to complete your required student loan exit counseling. I remember reaching my fourth year of medical school and being excited to not have to submit another FAFSA … Read More

The DO Staff

09.26.24

The DO

A quarter of medical students rarely see their friends, report finds

On average, roughly one-quarter of medical students rarely see their friends, according to a new report from Medscape on the lifestyles of medical students. Although sustaining friendships can be a challenge for anyone, medical students are having a hard time fitting these relationships into their packed schedules. Medscape found that first-year students were the most likely to … Read More

The DO Staff

09.19.24

The DO

OMED 2024: Hear from the DO helping lead NASA and a WNBA legend

Every great conference is defined by the people who shape its narrative, and OMED 2024 is no exception. As the osteopathic medical profession’s premier educational event, this year’s conference brings together a lineup of keynote speakers whose groundbreaking work and fresh perspectives will inspire attendees to think bigger and bolder.

The DO Staff

09.16.24