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Contact Us Submissions Menu Osteopathic.org Join the AOA American Osteopathic Association Search The DO For osteopathic physicians, by osteopathic physicians Voices Columnists Jerry Balentine, DO Alexis Cates, DO Jane Dalisay, DO Kate de Klerk, DO Sherri Eldin, DO, MFA Nicolet Finger, DO Alexander Ford, DO, RD Angel Green, OMS IV Mauricio W. Jones, DO Patrick Leary, DO Sydney LeFay, DO Stephanie Lee, OMS IV Brian Loveless, DO Vania Manipod, DO Seger Morris, DO Joan Naidorf, DO Michael Olek, DO Aerial Petty, DO Miko Rose, DO Hala Sabry, DO Kelsea Sandefur, DO Kevin Seely, OMS IV Jesse Shaw, DO Alex Sher, OMS IV David O. Shumway, DO Daniel J. 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Waters, DO, MA Polly Wiltz, DO Samuel Zarbock, DO Columns Show sub menu Advocacy After Hours Art of Medicine Ask Dr. Balentine Back Nine Burnout Diversity in Medicine The DO Book Club The DO Distinction DOpinion DOs to Know From the Editor Meet Your Match Money Matters OMS Life Patient Perspectives Private Practice Research Resident Notebook The Specialist What’s Trending Patient Care Training Profession Advocacy Lifestyle Preventing illness and injury: Is it ever too late to adopt a healthy lifestyle? Prevention is a key to aging healthfully. Patrick Leary, DO, discusses the current state of geriatric medicine as well as how physicians can focus on prevention with their elderly patients. Patrick Leary, DO, FACOFP Editor in ChiefVoices OMS Life Stephanie Lee, OMS IV Packing for away rotations: Here’s what is essential Stephanie Lee, OMS IV, shares a packing list of items that helped her feel ready to perform at her highest potential. Career Moves Christopher Behringer, DO 6 ways to be a physician without practicing clinical medicine Christopher Behringer, DO, says a mix of clinical and nonclinical work is his professional sweet spot. He shares the benefits of this approach and tips for others who are interested in it. No Limits Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA Get to know the AOA’s president-elect, OB-GYN Teresa A. Hubka, DO In this interview, Dr. Hubka discusses her journey as she readies herself to become the second woman president of the AOA. The DO Book Club Joan Naidorf, DO The DO Book Club, May 2024: ‘Perimenopause for Dummies’ Author Rebecca Levy-Gantt, DO, provides clear and useful information about perimenopause, the transitional time that is highly common yet little understood. DOs to Know Alex Sher, OMS IV A winning pair: This brother DO duo went from wrestling to wellness Brothers Karl Nadolsky, DO, and Spencer Nadolsky, DO, blend their wrestling background with health care advocacy, combating misinformation through their podcast and collaborative efforts. What’s Trending Margo Winter, OMS III How medical students are using social media in 2024 Today, social media networks offer valuable opportunities for med students to enhance their education, writes Margo Winter, OMS III. She also shares some of the challenges and risks of using social media as a medical student. All columns in this issue The latest It takes a village Balancing act: Navigating motherhood in medical school As a second-year medical student and mother of a 2-year-old, I am hoping to share my experience with others who are in my position or thinking about starting a family in medical school. Driving it home A housing and real estate guide for physicians and medical trainees In this physician housing guide, two DOs advise on crucial housing decisions, including budgeting, market analysis, exit strategies and more. Patient care Nonpharmaceutical approaches to alleviating restless leg syndrome symptoms Dietary changes, massage therapy and sleep hygiene may help relieve patients’ RLS symptoms and significantly enhance their quality of life. Policy and leadership Applications for the AOA’s 2024-2025 TIPS program now being accepted Annual TIPS program offers fellows leadership training and learning opportunities. News in brief Updated OMT coding and documentation guide is available now This guide was developed by an expert panel of osteopathic physicians along with AOA staff with expertise in coding, documentation, practice management and payor relations. A life in medicine In Memoriam: May 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. Popular Thinking outside the box 6 ways to be a physician without practicing clinical medicine Patient care Nonpharmaceutical approaches to alleviating restless leg syndrome symptoms It takes a village Balancing act: Navigating motherhood in medical school Patient care Compassion in medicine: It’s not just the right thing to do—it also makes the most cents Travel Packing for away rotations: Here’s what is essential Quotable "It really does take a village to raise a family. If you have friends and relatives nearby , seek their help. If you are alone, find people you trust to make your village." Daphne Sanchez, OMS II, on being a medical student and a mother Focus The benefits of pursuing research DOs and medical students explain how research has helped guide them, and what to look for. Standing out Weighing your options: Should you pursue a research year? Are you wondering how to stand out amongst your peers when applying for a competitive residency? Consider taking a research year. Working toward the Match How important is research to match into your specialty? The NRMP data shows that students who have published articles in peer-reviewed journals have a higher chance of matching into a surgical residency program. Creating your own path How this DO matched into an academic research-integrated general surgery residency program Brittany Cuff, DO, shares information about research-integrated general surgery programs and her path to a seven-year residency program at Penn State. Medical Research How to conduct research as a medical student This article will address how to conduct research as a medical student, including details on different types of research, how to go about constructing an idea and other practical advice. Get The DO news in your inbox Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the osteopathic medical profession. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Email * Sign up Editor in Chief Vania Manipod, DO AOA Board-Certified Psychiatrist Orange County, California Advisory Board Andrew Albano, DO Chief Medical Officer Greenville, South Carolina Jerry Balentine, DO Executive VP, COO New York Institute of Technology Mahi Basra, OMS II Tampa, Florida Alyssa Cole, DO Assistant Professor of Cancer Rehabilitation Charlottesville, Virginia Sherri Eldin, DO Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, New York Angel Green, OMS IV Ocala, Florida Steven Gunderson, DO Anesthesiologist Rockford, Illinois Tristan Hazebrook, OMS III Chicago, Illinois Nicholas Imperato, OMS IV Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Deanah Jibril, DO, MS, MBA Assistant Clinical Professor, OB-GYN University of California Riverside School of Medicine Mauricio W. Jones, DO First-Year Resident, Internal Medicine Temple, Texas John Kylan Lynch, DO, MPH...