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Applications open for editorial advisory board member positions with The DO for 2026

The DO is seeking DOs, residents and osteopathic medical students to serve on its volunteer advisory board. The post Applications open for editorial advisory board member positions...

How mentorship helped this first-generation DO become the first Vietnamese-American dean of a medical school

John Pham, DO, shares his journey of arriving in America and finding a mentor who had a pivotal impact on his life. The post How mentorship helped this first-generation DO become...

The DO schools on U.S. News’ best medical schools list for 2026

The lists of the best medical schools for research and primary care each included 12 DO schools. Also, the lists of the medical schools producing the most graduates practicing in p...

DO included on the TIME100 Health list; DO honored by the University of Mississippi

Two osteopathic physicians are earning acclaim for their leadership, with M. Craig Moffett, DO, recognized for his work in rural healthcare and Mikhail “Dr. Mike” Varshavski, DO, r...

DO Day CME now available on-demand

Access DO Day content on-demand through June 20, 2026. The post DO Day CME now available on-demand appeared first on The DO.

Silence isn’t neutrality: Why medical students can’t wait to find their voice [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! What happens when medical students witness dehumanization during clinical rotations but feel too po...

PM&R DO travels to Kenya to work with Team USA Taekwondo

Dwan Perry, DO, shares his journeys in PM&R and sports medicine and discusses how he became a Team USA physician. The post PM&R DO travels to Kenya to work with Team USA Ta...

In their own words: a video spotlight on student stories

The family business: When mother and daughter both choose osteopathic medicine

Four families, two generations, one shared philosophy: Meet the mother-daughter duos who are turning the art of osteopathic medicine into a powerful family legacy. The post The fam...

3 DOs featured on recent episode of HGTV’s ‘Home Town’

The hosts of this popular renovation show transformed several rooms in a maternity ward in Laurel, Mississippi. The post 3 DOs featured on recent episode of HGTV’s ‘Home Town’ appe...

Getting a secondary MD degree as a DO—is it possible, and what could be the harm?

As DOs have been targeted by businesses offering to help them earn fast, affordable MD degrees, The DO talked with two attorneys who share insights about the legality of these prog...

No glamour, all heart: Why this surgeon-mom is proud her daughter chose the same path

Nelayda Fonte, DO, shares her own journey in osteopathic medicine and she and her daughter, Kaili Yap, OMS I, discuss how Yap chose the same field. The post No glamour, all heart:...

Student voice isn’t a slogan—it’s a commitment

There’s a phrase we hear often in education: student voice matters. It shows up in mission statements, strategic plans and conference panels. But too often, it stays an idea we agr...

Lessons from mom: Why personal connection is a physician’s best tool

As one enters residency and the other nears retirement, this mother-daughter duo in osteopathic medicine embodies a shared legacy of patient-centered care across generations. The p...

In Memoriam: May 2026

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. The post In Memoriam: May 2026 appeared first on The DO.

In Memoriam: April 2026

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. The post In Memoriam: April 2026 appeared first on The DO.

Medical education needs diversity and true excellence

The momentous annual occasion known as Match Day was recently upon us. Thousands of medical students across the country opened envelopes that revealed their academic destiny for th...

Medical education needs diversity and true excellence

The momentous annual occasion known as Match Day was recently upon us. Thousands of medical students across the country opened envelopes that revealed their academic destiny for th...

OMED26 registration now open

The world's largest gathering of osteopathic physicians, residents and medical students takes place Oct. 22-25 in Las Vegas. The post OMED26 registration now open appeared first on...

Why I Pay it Forward: Talking Spartan Mentorship with Alum Dr. Matt Davis

Matt Davis (DVM ’03) believes in giving back. Even as a busy equine vet (he founded Davis Equine, located in Adrian, Michigan, in 2023 after years practicing in different states),...

Applications now open for positions on AOA bureaus, committees and councils

Apply by Thursday, April 30. The post Applications now open for positions on AOA bureaus, committees and councils appeared first on The DO.

Delaware student wanted for State Board of Education

Students with a passion for government have until April 30 to apply for the student member seat on the Delaware State Board of Education for the upcoming academic year.

Applications for the AOA’s 2026-2027 TIPS program now being accepted

Participants will gain experience in writing policy briefs, white papers, oral testimony and more. Apply by June 14. The post Applications for the AOA’s 2026-2027 TIPS program now...

MATT DOYLE: Building a better future for our patients and community

Dedication to our mission, to making patients feel valued at every interaction, has helped us to build a strong culture — a culture of family.