MSU-COM students prepare to train at hospitals in Cuba
U.S. medical and nursing students will earn course credit while learning about the Cuban health care system during the two-week trip. The post MSU-COM students prepare to train at hospitals in Cuba...
View ArticleMore physicians seek training and certification in obesity medicine
Physicians want to learn more about the biological underpinnings of obesity, which affects more than one-third of U.S. adults. The post More physicians seek training and certification in obesity...
View ArticleOsteopathic medical student elected president-elect of AMSA
Joseph (Joey) Johnson, OMS III, will take the helm of the national physician-in-training organization upon graduating next year. The post Osteopathic medical student elected president-elect of AMSA...
View ArticleTouroCOM-Harlem program introduces next generation of DOs to medicine
Osteopathic medical students serve as mentors for Harlem high schoolers interested in pursuing careers in science and medicine. The post TouroCOM-Harlem program introduces next generation of DOs to...
View ArticleOrder in the classroom: MSUCOM students gain legal skills in new elective
Course focuses on the legal aspects of medicine and how mediation skills can strengthen the doctor-patient relationship. The post Order in the classroom: MSUCOM students gain legal skills in new...
View ArticleMoving forward: Advancements continue in OMT research
The research base demonstrating the efficacy of OMT continues to grow, with studies showing the benefits of OMT for low back pain, balance and pneumonia. The post Moving forward: Advancements continue...
View ArticleRVUCOM team places third in ultrasound competition
Three osteopathic medical students went up against teams from 11 other medical schools to demonstrate their ultrasound skills. The post RVUCOM team places third in ultrasound competition appeared first...
View ArticleBest and worst states for doctors: Where did your state land?
DOs in "best" and "worst" states weigh in on Medscape's recent Best and Worst Places to Practice report. The post Best and worst states for doctors: Where did your state land? appeared first on The DO.
View ArticleHow I Practice: DO helps astronauts reach for the stars
Ronald Moomaw, DO, shares how his military training led to a new career as a flight surgeon for NASA. The post How I Practice: DO helps astronauts reach for the stars appeared first on The DO.
View Article5 key tips to get into the right residency program
Learn about the residency interview process from a program director's perspective: Here's advice from educator and AOA 2015-16 President John W. Becher, DO. The post 5 key tips to get into the right...
View ArticleNASA’s top doc: DO oversees the health of astronauts, preps for Mars mission
J.D. Polk, DO, shares how his background in aerospace medicine led to his new post as NASA's chief health and medical officer. The post NASA’s top doc: DO oversees the health of astronauts, preps for...
View ArticleDynamic duo: mother and son bond while attending OSU-COM together
Terresa Miller, OMS IV, shares her books and experiences as her son, Cody, OMS I, follows in her footsteps. The post Dynamic duo: mother and son bond while attending OSU-COM together appeared first on...
View ArticleSurgical robots: PNWU-COM students try out the da Vinci surgical system
Students test-drive the robotic surgery system and learn how the device can be used in their future careers. The post Surgical robots: PNWU-COM students try out the da Vinci surgical system appeared...
View ArticleCarrying the world’s weight: DOs share their coping strategies
Taking an osteopathic approach to their own health can help DOs deal with the trauma they see at work. The post Carrying the world’s weight: DOs share their coping strategies appeared first on The DO.
View ArticleMedical student aims to improve public health through community outreach
After succeeding in developing his own programs, Juan Querubin, OMS III, wants to encourage other medical students to do the same. The post Medical student aims to improve public health through...
View ArticleAssistant Surgeon General TeCora Ballom, DO, is ready to safeguard public health
Dr. Ballom shares details about her new role, a position in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. The post Assistant Surgeon General TeCora Ballom, DO, is ready to safeguard public health...
View Article‘More than a dose calculator’: DOs rate the CDC’s new Opioid Guideline app
Prescribing guidelines and motivational interviewing features make this a must-have app for your virtual black bag. The post ‘More than a dose calculator’: DOs rate the CDC’s new Opioid Guideline app...
View ArticleYou’ve Matched—in a different state. 5 tips to ensure your move is smooth
Whether you matched one town or a time zone away, these tips can help make the residency moving process less stressful. The post You’ve Matched—in a different state. 5 tips to ensure your move is...
View ArticleGraying of America: How the elder boom could impact health care
The elderly population is projected to nearly double in a few decades. Geriatricians discuss how health care could change in an older U.S. The post Graying of America: How the elder boom could impact...
View ArticleTreasure trove of data: How starting a trauma registry can boost OMT research
Adrienne McCallister, DO, used patient data to study the use of OMT in severe traumatic brain injury. Here’s how registry data can benefit your research. The post Treasure trove of data: How starting a...
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