The DO Archives - American Osteopathic Association https://osteopathic.org/category/the-do/ Advancing the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine Fri, 09 May 2025 18:35:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://osteopathic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-AOAfavicon-32x32.png The DO Archives - American Osteopathic Association https://osteopathic.org/category/the-do/ 32 32 Preparing for the transition from third to fourth year of med school https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/09/preparing-for-the-transition-from-third-to-fourth-year-of-med-school/ Fri, 09 May 2025 19:00:24 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87570 Transitions can be scary, especially when you’re in medical school. It is often very helpful to hear insights from DOs and medical students who have already been through these changes.

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]]> Transitions can be scary, especially when you’re in medical school. It is often very helpful to hear insights from DOs and medical students who have already been through these changes.

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]]> The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2025 https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/08/the-do-schools-on-u-s-news-best-medical-schools-list-for-2025/ Thu, 08 May 2025 19:00:05 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87567 U.S. News and World Report recently released its 2025 lists of the best medical schools in the U.S. The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care each included 13 DO schools. Also, the lists of the medical schools producing the most graduates practicing in primary care, rural areas and underserved areas included many … Read More

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]]> U.S. News and World Report recently released its 2025 lists of the best medical schools in the U.S. The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care each included 13 DO schools. Also, the lists of the medical schools producing the most graduates practicing in primary care, rural areas and underserved areas included many osteopathic medical schools.

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]]> Free CME webinar will cover AI use in health care https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/04/free-cme-webinar-will-cover-ai-use-in-health-care/ Sun, 04 May 2025 19:00:19 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87495 On May 12 at 4:30 p.m. CT, the American Osteopathic Information Association will present a webinar on AI use in health care. The free one-hour webinar will feature thought leaders’ insights and guidance on the evolving digital health landscape and its impact on osteopathic medicine.

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]]> On May 12 at 4:30 p.m. CT, the American Osteopathic Information Association will present a webinar on AI use in health care. The free one-hour webinar will feature thought leaders’ insights and guidance on the evolving digital health landscape and its impact on osteopathic medicine.

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]]> Shaping the future of osteopathic medicine through education: The TEaCH OME Task Force leads the way in digital health and AI integration https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/03/shaping-the-future-of-osteopathic-medicine-through-education-the-teach-ome-task-force-leads-the-way-in-digital-health-and-ai-integration/ Sat, 03 May 2025 19:00:13 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87492 By now, it should be no secret that the spectrum of emerging technologies—artificial intelligence (AI), digital health platforms, and innovative medical devices—are transforming how we diagnose, treat and care for patients. For osteopathic physicians, whose philosophy is rooted in whole-person, patient-centered care, adapting to this new landscape is both a challenge and an opportunity. The AOIA’s … Read More

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]]> By now, it should be no secret that the spectrum of emerging technologies—artificial intelligence (AI), digital health platforms, and innovative medical devices—are transforming how we diagnose, treat and care for patients. For osteopathic physicians, whose philosophy is rooted in whole-person, patient-centered care, adapting to this new landscape is both a challenge and an opportunity. The AOIA’s Digital Health Innovation Community of Practice (DHI CoP) has gathered the foremost experts in the osteopathic community to collaboratively respond to this new paradigm.

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]]> Denouement: How life evolves after you retire from medicine https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/02/denouement-how-life-evolves-after-you-retire-from-medicine/ Fri, 02 May 2025 19:00:51 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87490 If you’re familiar with “A Pirate Looks at Forty” (sail on, Jimmy Buffett), then consider what follows to be “A Surgeon Looks at Seventy.” Because right about the time you read this, that number will be off my starboard side on an Aid to Navigation—a red day beacon or maybe a nun buoy. The numbers, … Read More

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]]> If you’re familiar with “A Pirate Looks at Forty” (sail on, Jimmy Buffett), then consider what follows to be “A Surgeon Looks at Seventy.” Because right about the time you read this, that number will be off my starboard side on an Aid to Navigation—a red day beacon or maybe a nun buoy. The numbers, I note, are rising, which tells me I’m heading to home port and an eventual end to the long journey.

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]]> Diving into the science of cold plunges: Is it worth the icy dip? https://osteopathic.org/2025/05/01/diving-into-the-science-of-cold-plunges-is-it-worth-the-icy-dip/ Thu, 01 May 2025 19:00:41 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87488 Cold plunge videos are making the rounds all over social media now, and the activity seems to be quite the rage. Many find the act of jumping into nearly freezing water to be therapeutic.

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]]> Cold plunge videos are making the rounds all over social media now, and the activity seems to be quite the rage. Many find the act of jumping into nearly freezing water to be therapeutic.

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]]> In Memoriam: April 2025 https://osteopathic.org/2025/04/26/in-memoriam-april-2025/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:00:33 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87421 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. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.

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]]> 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. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.

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]]> Why every DO mentor needs a student https://osteopathic.org/2025/04/25/why-every-do-mentor-needs-a-student/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:00:14 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87418 It was January 2020. Although it was cold in New York, I obviously could not even imagine the “storm” that would come in a few short months. For me, it was a regular day as I sat in my office rapidly typing notes on my clicky old PC keyboard when the intercom buzzed.

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]]> It was January 2020. Although it was cold in New York, I obviously could not even imagine the “storm” that would come in a few short months. For me, it was a regular day as I sat in my office rapidly typing notes on my clicky old PC keyboard when the intercom buzzed.

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]]> Upcoming webinars cover applying to residency in different specialties https://osteopathic.org/2025/04/20/upcoming-webinars-cover-applying-to-residency-in-different-specialties/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:00:27 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87319 In order to help DO students master the residency application process and learn critical insights from matched fourth-year students and residents, the AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) will host upcoming live webinars on various specialties. The webinars will share tips on how attendees can put their best foot forward in residency applications.

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]]> In order to help DO students master the residency application process and learn critical insights from matched fourth-year students and residents, the AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) will host upcoming live webinars on various specialties. The webinars will share tips on how attendees can put their best foot forward in residency applications.

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]]> Q&A: OMM specialist discusses academia, prison medicine and AI in health care https://osteopathic.org/2025/04/19/qa-omm-specialist-discusses-academia-prison-medicine-and-ai-in-health-care/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:00:32 +0000 https://osteopathic.org/?p=87317 This month, we are thrilled to introduce you to Ravi David Yarid, DO. From discovering a passion for osteopathic medicine at a young age, to diving into osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and shaping the future of health care through artificial intelligence (AI), Dr. Yarid’s journey is one of growth, learning and commitment.

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]]> This month, we are thrilled to introduce you to Ravi David Yarid, DO. From discovering a passion for osteopathic medicine at a young age, to diving into osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and shaping the future of health care through artificial intelligence (AI), Dr. Yarid’s journey is one of growth, learning and commitment.

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