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“Ijust kind of fell into it,” James Latronica, DO, explains as I inquire about how he became so involved in working with an oft-ignored population. Patients with substance use disorders need strong advocates in their corner, and Dr. Latronica is just that. With everything he does in his addiction medicine practice and with various Pennsylvania … Read More
As the holiday gift-giving season rolls around, what better way to brighten the day of the readers in your life with a jaunty, contemporary medical romance novel. Two new additions to this genre—”On Rotation” by Shirlene Obuobi, MD, and “The White Coat Diaries” by Madi Sinha, MD—highlight the struggles of young women in medicine who … Read More
It’s 11:00 p.m. – I quickly glance at the clock as the loud roar of my study timer erupts, reminding me it’s time for a break. Without that timer, I probably wouldn’t take one. It’s almost the start of a new day. A fresh set of twenty-four hours to tackle all that is medical school.
Orthopedic surgeon Adam Bitterman, DO, is a trailblazer in the DO community and a hometown hero. Dr. Bitterman recently became chair of orthopedic surgery at Huntington Hospital Northwell Health in New York, one of U.S. News & World Report’s top 50 orthopedic surgery programs in the country. Few DOs have achieved the honor of serving … Read More
As a medical student, you learn to develop an early tolerance for being wrong. A lot. It’s a difficult and uncomfortable skill, but you quickly build a healthy respect for the missed questions because those are the ones you learn the most from.
The end of the residency application process is approaching. Hopefully, you have completed all the preparatory work (see The DO’s previous Match columns) and now you are ready to compile your Match rank list. Rank order list entry for the 2023 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match opens on Feb. 1, 2023; the rank order list deadline is … Read More
A 26-year-old man presented to a rheumatology clinic in October 2021 with complaints of recurrent polyarticular joint pain and decreased flexibility. Three years prior he was diagnosed with eosinophilic fasciitis and had minimal symptoms after treatment with methotrexate, prompting discontinuation of his medications. One year later he had recurrence of joint pain and skin tightness. He … Read More
What would Charles Dickens think of health care today? My guess is he would say, in the manner of Chief Brody, “We’re going to need more Ghosts.”
CHICAGO—It is with mixed emotions the AOA shares the announcement that in November, Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, Chief Executive Office of the AOA, announced his plans to leave the organization effective December 31. He has accepted a position with HCA Healthcare and will return to one of his greatest passions, a role directly supporting … Read More