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5 things you can do to prepare for residency before the first day

Match Day is right around the corner, and if you’re a fourth-year medical student, you’re probably already anxiously thinking about preparing for residency and putting your best foot forward. Contrary to popular belief, memorizing every word of Harrison’s before orientation week is not the way to do that.

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03.04.22

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What is osteopathic medicine? A unified definition is desperately needed

What is osteopathic medicine? We could probably wallpaper the White House with the number of pages written on this topic. But as this profession moves forward in a new era of a single GME accreditation system, it is vitally important that we come together on a unified definition.

The DO Staff

03.03.22

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In Memoriam: Feb. 1, 2022

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 memberservice@osteopathic.org. View a list of past In Memoriam columns here.

The DO Staff

03.02.22

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DO and Ohio native became dean of LMU-DCOM in the midst of the pandemic

Christopher Loyke, DO, is an Ohio native who has become a leader in Appalachian medical education as dean of Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Medicine (LMU-DCOM) in Harrogate, Tennessee. His first exposure to this region was attending Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens. He returned to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, to … Read More

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03.01.22

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Recent studies shed light on diabetes, mask efficacy, COPD treatment and Alzheimer’s disease

Keeping abreast of medical research and advances is an important part of a career in medicine, but it can be challenging to keep up with countless medical journals, new research studies and medical developments. We combed the latest research to find four studies that are relevant to many DOs and the work they do. See … Read More

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03.01.22

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Report provides a roadmap on improving the transition from medical school to residency

The transition from medical school to residency and all the time it entails can be overwhelming for students and residency programs alike. With more and more applications and interviews taking place virtually, students feel pressured to submit more applications, and the exponential increase is straining students and program directors alike.

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02.28.22

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How to advocate for the osteopathic medical profession

As an osteopathic medical student, I wanted to make a connection between two passions: medicine and political affairs. I had the privilege of interning on Capitol Hill in high school and college, and knew I wanted to continue being involved as I pursued a career in medicine. Through the strong relationship between the Student Osteopathic Medical … Read More

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02.28.22

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Civil rights activist William G. Anderson, DO, looks back on fighting segregation with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

William G. Anderson, DO, has worn many hats in his lifetime. Born in 1927, Dr. Anderson has served as a surgical resident, the president of the AOA and a civil rights activist, just to name some of his achievements. In a recent interview with the Detroit Free Press, Anderson told the story of how he got involved … Read More

The DO Staff

02.27.22

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The state of DO-MD relations: This emergency medicine physician has a unique take

Although members of the media have recently suggested that there’s a pervasive sense of competition between MDs and DOs, Marilyn Heine, MD, says that hasn’t been her experience.

The DO Staff

02.26.22