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From intern to third year: making the most of your residency training

The first time I put on my long white coat, my hands were shaking. I was an intern starting my internal medicine residency. This was the first time there would be “Dr.” put before my name. All I wanted was to be the best intern I could be and the best doctor for my patients.

The DO Staff

07.30.22

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Work for assets, not money

Shortly after I graduated high school, my uncle gave me a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. I’ve been a fan of the Rich Dad books and other products ever since. The fundamental premise of most of their work is that financial education is largely missing in our society, and they seek to shore … Read More

The DO Staff

07.29.22

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OMED 2022 registration is now open

Registration for OMED 2022 is now open. This year’s conference will take place Oct. 27-30 and will be a hybrid event with the option to participate in-person in Boston or online.

The DO Staff

07.28.22

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Osteopathic leaders honored at AOA’s House of Delegates meeting

The osteopathic medial profession recently celebrated the notable and inspiring contributions of exceptional DOs, researchers and affiliate leaders during the AOA’s 2022 House of Delegates meeting. Following is a list of this year’s award winners and a short description of their work.

The DO Staff

07.27.22

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COCA approves amendments, seeks public comment from osteopathic community

The following request for public comments was published on the COCA Website on July 5, 2022. On June 10, 2022, the AOA’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) held an executive session. During this executive session, the COCA reviewed and approved proposed amendments to the documents Accreditation of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: COM Continuing Accreditation Standards and Accreditation of … Read More

The DO Staff

07.26.22

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Florida DO leads with physical medicine and rehabilitation and more

This month, the “DOs to Know” column will focus on an extraordinary DO, who is leading the charge for the osteopathic community in Florida. We had the pleasure to speak with the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) President, Lee Ann Brown, DO. Dr. Brown is a West Virginia College of Osteopathic Medical School graduate who … Read More

The DO Staff

07.25.22

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The DO Book Club, July 2022: Playing Doctor Part 1, How Doctors Think, Wet My Hands

A little something for everyone this time around. Our membership in the osteopathic profession started when we found a seat for that orientation session as an OMS 1, so a book about the medical school experience seems appropriate as academic years conclude and graduations produce another round of new physicians.

The DO Staff

07.24.22

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More to Match: Should I choose a back-up specialty?

After going through an academically rigorous and financially draining four years of medical school, no applicant wants to be left without any residency matches. One of the key factors to consider as you prepare residency applications is the number of programs you should apply to in order to maximize your chances of getting matched. Ranking in multiple … Read More

The DO Staff

07.23.22

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Physician and professor Ernest Gelb, DO, installed as AOA’s 126th president

Ernest R. Gelb, DO, of Lewes, Delaware, is an AOA board-certified osteopathic family physician. He became a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians in 2001, joined the AOA’s Board of Trustees in 2011 and will now serve as the president of the AOA for the 2022-2023 term.

The DO Staff

07.22.22