With more than 50 years of experience as a family medicine private practice physician, Joel Mascaro, DO, is no stranger to money management. In addition to overseeing his practices and his own finances, he also created non-profit youth sports organizations and managed their financial responsibilities. He also created and ran a 16-team hospital league in Philadelphia, … Read More
Staying informed about the latest developments in health care is a crucial aspect of a career in medicine. Given the wealth of medical journals, research and studies available, staying up to date can be a challenge. The DO has reviewed recently published research pieces and has compiled three new studies that are pertinent to the … Read More
“Only a machine could do this,” I said to myself. It was my third week of medical school, and I was looking over my schedule for the coming week. Every hour was occupied with a colored box. I felt like crying, but I didn’t have time. “I am not a machine,” I said. “I am … Read More
Come relax and grab a cup of joe with the bros! These future “coffee docs” are brewing up something special. The three-man barista bro squad behind CoffeeDocs Co. are Bryce Piro, OMS III, Brody Fogelman, OMS III, and Alexander Holland, OMS III, all current students at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas (VCOM-Carolinas).
The first of the year marks a time of celebration and reflection. As the ball drops and glasses are raised, millions of people look ahead with hope at all the fresh possibilities the New Year brings. Whether you are someone who usually makes New Year’s Resolutions or you are considering making one for the first time … Read More
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.
As a member of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) and the AOA, I have heard many DOs talk about how our osteopathic community is like a family. This feeling of community has never been more apparent to me than in October at the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) conference in London.
Welcome back to The DO Book Club! Very rarely, I come across a book that captures the essence of my professional experience as an emergency physician. As an avid reader and reviewer, I have read several medical memoirs that came close. They tend to be compilations of the most moving (and awful) experiences in the … Read More
As the year comes to a close, we asked our editorial advisory board members to share their favorite books, entertainment, stress relievers and more from 2023. Read on to find out what your peers recommend in these areas.