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The DO

From unmatched to Intern of the Year: My SOAP experience

“We are sorry, you did not match to any position.” The words every Match applicant dreads seeing. I remember receiving this email while I was at my clinical rotation. I debated telling the resident and preceptor I was with, not excited to share what felt like the worst thing that could’ve happened. I ultimately did … Read More

The DO Staff

11.11.23

The DO

‘Physician’ as identity vs. a position in the workforce: What generational differences may teach us all

“You know, Dr. Rose, I just want to have work-life balance and enough income to support my family. I don’t care which specialty. I want to do something I enjoy, but I mainly want to earn enough to support the things outside of work that are important to me. Help me get into a specialty … Read More

The DO Staff

11.10.23

The DO

Retiring from medicine: The pain of losing our mentors and role models

I know it’s tried and it’s trite, but it’s also true: the gentle slide from summer into fall always gets one thinking. If you’re in or maybe just eyeing retirement, it’s hard to argue that this isn’t the autumn of your professional life, something that should be celebrated and enjoyed more than dreaded. But it’s … Read More

The DO Staff

11.09.23

The DO

2 osteopathic organizations win 2023 Outstanding Affiliate Awards

The AOA recently selected the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) and the Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS) as the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Affiliate Awards.

The DO Staff

11.05.23

The DO

The DO Book Club, November 2023: ‘The Peter Principle,’ ‘How to Improve Doctor-Patient Connection,’ ‘Aging Optimally’ and ‘This to Me’

Welcome back to The DO Book Club! For November, I am reviewing “The Peter Principle,” “How to Improve Doctor-Patient Connection,” “Aging Optimally” and “This to Me.”

The DO Staff

11.04.23

The DO

Learning anatomy in med school: Is it still necessary to work with cadavers?

The study of human anatomy is a cornerstone of medical education, providing students with a fundamental understanding of the human body’s structure. Traditionally, first-year medical students have been introduced to anatomy through dissecting cadavers in anatomy labs. However, recent technological advancements have offered alternatives such as prosections (preserved specimens dissected by experts) and virtual anatomy … Read More

The DO Staff

11.03.23

The DO

Fewer physicians are pursuing emergency medicine

The 2023 match saw 555 emergency medicine (EM) residency positions go unmatched. This increase from the previous year, when 219 positions were initially unclaimed, signifies medical students’ waning interest in the specialty, triggering alarm and introspection across the field. Night shifts, no lunch break, little continuity of care have always been well-known downsides of the EM physician … Read More

The DO Staff

11.02.23

The DO

Halloween horror in the ED—Spooky happenings during residency

Halloween is a frightening, yet fun, time, filled with candy and costumes. For physicians working in the emergency department (ED), it may seem as though they only see tricks and mishaps, and not as many treats. Seeing patients dressed in their costumes reminds us that it’s a special day—I recall coming across an older gentleman … Read More

The DO Staff

10.31.23

The DO

What med students need to know about the business of medicine

The business of medicine involves “balancing the art, science and business side of medicine, whether you run your own practice or work for a hospital,” according to OMED23 speaker Reagan Anderson, DO.

The DO Staff

10.30.23