I Chose DO, Dermatology Chose Me
Trey Haunson, DO, MS, FAOCD, FAAD, loves his career. As the first DO to join his dermatology practice, he takes pride in representing the burgeoning community of DO physicians in…
I Chose DO—and My Career in Navy Medicine Chose Me
As a kid growing up in north-central Ohio, I had two potential occupations in mind: becoming a Marine or a physician. My high school wrestling coach was Jim Speelman, 5’4″…
Student Testimonial: Vivi Dang, ICOM
Our physicians and students tell the osteopathic profession’s story better than anyone. This week, we sat down with Vivi Dang to learn more about her story: what called her into…
Five Osteopathic Physicians with the Coolest Jobs
The field of osteopathic medicine is ideal for those looking for a wide range of career possibilities. Osteopathic physicians can choose any specialty, prescribe drugs, perform surgeries, and practice medicine…
Osteopathic Medical Schools Adapt Admissions Processes in Response to COVID-19
Dear Future Applicant, The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), our Board of Deans, and our nation’s 37 osteopathic medical schools recognize that these unprecedented times have impacted…
Every Great Crisis Creates Opportunity for Leadership
A record snowfall in northern Iowa in February 2003 led to ice jams that blocked the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, producing a historic environmental crisis. Superimposed on the snow and…
Life Will Remind You of Your Why
Life happens in unexpected ways. As a premed student, I thought that if only I could get into medical school, I would be fine. Everything I had planned for my…
“It’s times like these that I’m happy I chose to become a DO”
“Urgent Message – Clinical Rotation Closure” That was the email I received after walking out of my last day of Neuro – ICU rotation. At the time, I was supposed…
The Biggest Piece of Advice for Applying to Medical School, According to a DO Student
“Before I started medical school, I had a preconceived idea of what my experience might look like,” Theresa Sanborn admits. A second year osteopathic medical student at Rocky Vista University…
You Have a Lot to Gain by Attending a Medical School Expo—Here’s What One Student Learned First-Hand
Regardless of where you are in your journey toward medical school, attending an expo provides you with invaluable opportunities. You’ll hear from current physicians and students, meet with admissions representatives,…