D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical Students
Interviews with Osteopathic physicians on how their trials and tribulations got them to where they are! Geared towards osteopathic students but also for all healthcare students, pre-medical students, practicing physicians as well as anyone else interested in medicine. Team: Pre-Medical and Medical Students. Mentor: Dr. Ian Storch, DO
Episode 174: Dr. Sean Kerger, D.O.- Sports Medicine- It's Game Time!
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In this episode of the DO or Do Not podcast, we speak with Dr. Shawn Kerger, Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Clinical Professor of OMM at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Kerger specializes in non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine, with a particular focus on using osteopathic manipulative medicine to support rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and wellness. He is board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal medicine, holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine, and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.
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In today’s episode, we interview Dr. Jason Kirby, an osteopathic physician and leader in addiction medicine who currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Recovery Centers of America. After completing medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and training in family medicine, Dr. Kirby’s experiences caring for patients during the opioid epidemic inspired him to pursue a career in addiction medicine.
In this episode, we discuss the role of addiction medicine in treating substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, the importance of person-first and non-stigmatizing lang...
Episode 172: Dr. Nicholas Salupo, D.O. - Magistrate of Sodium and Advocate for the Emerging DO Platform!
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Today we interview Dr. Nicholas Salupo, a young nephrologist in private practice. Dr. Salupo will discuss his journey into medicine and why he chose nephrology.
Further, he will talk about his involvement with the AOA and specifically a new platform he helped to develop with the AOIA (American Osteopathic Information Association) called "Emerging DO!"
Episode 171: Dr. Daniel Veyg, D.O. - Integrated Interventional Radiology Resident, This is the Way!
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Today we interview Dr. Daniel Veyg, current interventional radiology resident at Northwell Health. Dr. Veyg discusses his journey discovering interventional radiology, switching specialties of interest countless times during medical school, and ultimately why he loves his current work. We also take a deep dive into DO versus MD and the importance of mentorship during medical school and the Match process.
Episode 170: Dr. Miko Rose, D.O.- Is it Crazy to start a new DO school in Pensylvania? To call the school Indiana University? This Psychiatrist begs to differ!
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On today’s episode, we interview Dr. Miko Rose, A psychiatrist and the founding dean for the proposed Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She will discuss the importance of the school and why it is so impressive that it will be one of the few State Osteopathic schools in existence. She will discuss why it is so vital to fill the underserved primary care need and what the school plans to accomplish. She will discuss growing up in an indigent family and how she discovered osteopathic medicine, ultimately training as a psychiatrist. An amazin...
Episode 169: Dr. Richard Thacker, D.O. - President Elect of the AOA: What does it take to lead the profession? Listen and Learn!
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In today's episode we meet Dr. Richard Thacker, the president-elect of the American Osteopathic Association. We will learn why he decided to get involved in the organization and how he became the "future president" of the AOA. Dr. Thacker's journey is inspiring and his enthusiasm is infectious. You will love this episode.
Episode 168 Dr. Silvia Caswell, D.O.- Sometimes it's more about the DO NOT! Preventative and Lifestyle Medicine
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In today's episode we interview Dr. Siliva Caswell, DO, MPH. Dr. Caswell is a double board-certified physician in Preventive Medicine/Public Health and Lifestyle Medicine. After earning her undergraduate degree in Anthropology with a Health emphasis from the University of Utah, she completed her osteopathic medical degree at Campbell University in North Carolina.
Dr. Caswell began her journey in family medicine, completing her internship year and practicing as a general physician in southwest Florida. Along the way, she’s worn many hats, from being a health coach to a certified group fit...
Episode 167: Myths and Misconceptions 4: DO students can't participate in the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO)? Incorrect! Interview with the AAMC!
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For those of you that don't know, in the modern system of medical school clinical rotations, students typically rotate at their "home institutions" or medical school affiliates. One of the criticisms of post-graduate Osteopathic Medical education is that at some schools, students need to do a significant number of away rotations especially if they are interested in competitive surgical specialties. The VSLO is an organization through the AAMC which allows American MD and American DO students to coordinate these rotations with outside hospitals. This episode is mainly in response to posts on Redit and...
Episode 166: Dr. Alexander King, D.O. - ONMM, Youtube and Promoting Osteopathy in the Modern World
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Alexander King is an ONMM specialist, who focuses on Manual therapy not just in an outpatient setting, but an inpateint setting as well! He was in private practice, but transitioned to a teaching role at Rowan-Virta! He was a rockstar at OMED! Who else would make hats stating, "OMM SAVES LIVES!" Amazing!
Episode 165: Dr. Kim Wolf, D.O. - Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and it's Role in the Pediatric Population
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On today's episode, we interivew Kimberly Wolf, DO. a professor at Touro California. Dr. Wolf will discuss with us the modality of Cranial Osteopathic Manipulation and how she became interested in the field. She will share her passion for helping children with this miraculous therapy and how Osteopathic Physicians can become proficient in the technique.
Shout out to Suzanne Chaar, OMS-III for bringing us this episode!
Episode 164: Dr. Matthew Cannon, D.O.- VCOM Dean- is Global mindset and community focus oxymoron or a paradigm to live by?!
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In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Matthew Cannon, the Campus Dean for the Carolinas campus and Senior Dean for all four campuses of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Cannon emphasized the importance of character development, compassion, and community involvement in medical education. He highlighted the unique approach of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, focusing on its global mindset, community focus, and commitment to serving rural and medically underserved populations. Dr. Cannon emphasized the holistic approach to medicine and osteopathy, which considers the mind, body, and spirit when...
Episode 163: Crossover: Dr. Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, D.O.- General Surgeon and Program Director, OMM and surgery? Behind the Knife
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Osteopathic education in surgery has undergone significant changes, especially with the transition to a single ACGME accreditation system in 2020. Despite initial concerns about equitable access and representation, studies have highlighted increasing competitiveness of osteopathic medical students in surgical residency matches and comparable outcomes between allopathic and osteopathic surgeons, affirming the quality of osteopathic training. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, recent president of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) and General Surgery program director at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, about osteopathy in general surgery. We delve into the...
Episode 162: Dr. Dan Waters, D.O., Retired Cardiothoracic Surgeon- You can't say this Osteopath doesn't have Heart!
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In today’s episode we interview Dr. Dan Waters, a retired cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Waters is the author of multiple books and a column which appears semi-monthly In the DO online Journal, which is a must read. This proud Osteopathic Trailblazer will reflect on his career as a cardiothoracic surgeon. He will take us through his medical school education at Rowan followed by his Specialty training at the elite institution, Cleveland clinic. This beacon of Osteopathy will share with us what being an osteopathic physician has meant to him over the span of hi...
Epidose 161: Dr. Thomas Cavaliere, D.O.: Rowan-Virtua Health-COM Dean- Best in Class Primary Care!
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In this episode, we will interview Dr. Thomas Cavaliere, the current Dean of the Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Cavaliere graduated from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, following which he completed an internal medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Under his leadership, the Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine has been named one of the best medical schools in the country for primary care and geriatric medical education. Dr. Cavalierey has also recently been selected to serve as the inaugural Senior Vice Provost of the Virtua...
Episode 160: Dr. Katie Davenport, D.O.: Family Practice with an "OB" Twist!
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If you enter a residency in family practice is it limiting? We've always heard things like "jack of all trade but master of none?" Not true! Listen to this D.O. who does family practice, but did extra training in Obstetrics so that she can take care of mothers in labor and other more specialized areas of medicine!
Episode 159: Chrissa Karaginnis- MS-IV; Primary Care ROI? Health Service Scholar!
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Today’s guest speaker is Chrissa Karagiannis, a fourth year medical student at Touro California College of Osteopathic Medicine, who is currently in the thick of the residency application and interview process for Family Medicine. In today’s episode, Chrissa will share with us her experience participating in the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program, as an excellent way for students interested in primary care specialties to alleviate the financial burdens of becoming a physician. Chrissa will share her journey to osteopathic medical school, and her passion for working with underserved populations, specifically in o...
Episode 158: Dr. Min Je Woo, D.O. Family Practice- Is my D.O. degree accepted in Canada? Yes! Singing O' Canada!
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D.O.'s are complete physicians in the US, but what happens if you go to another country? This DO went to school in America, did residency and now is practicing in Canada? How do you do that? Can you prescribe medications? Can you do OMM? How do patients think of Osteopathic Medicine up north? Listen and find out!
Episode 157: Crossover: White Coat Investor with Ian Storch: D.O. vs US-MD : Which Degree is better?
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Dr. Storch again? YUP! He is invited by Jim Dhale, MD to disucuss the benefits of osteopathic medicine and have a showdown with him on which degree is better!
Episode 156: Jonah Zeitlin D.O. and Samantha Gerstman, M.D.: Osteopathic vs Caribbean Showdown!? (or DO and MD in love)
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What should someone know when applying to a Caribbean MD medical school? We have been asked this question more than once, but this is a D.O. podcast!
But we have the perfect answer. . . Today we speak to a couple, Jonah Zeitlin DO and Samantha Gerstman, MD. who went to undergraduate together and fell in love!
One decided to to the D.O. route and the other the Caribbean M.D. We will speak to them about their perceived differences! What were to pros and cons?
Ultimately they...
Episode 155: Dr. Sean McMillan, D.O.- Orthopedic Surgeon and President of the AOAO, Do you know what it takes to do Ortho? Soon you will!
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Today we will interview Sean McMilan, the president of the AOAO, which stands for the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. He will discuss why he feels orthopedics is a great specialty and what being a DO brings to the profession. He will talk about his own difficult journey and how he pays it forward, helping Osteopathic Physicians accomplish their dream! What a great episode!
Episode 154: Dr. Denise Wunderler, D.O.- Orthopedic Surgery Dropout? No way! Family Practice, Sports Med and Harley Davidson! Plus, the tragedy of SUDC.
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Dr Wunderler is a wonderful human being!
She started her career as an Orthopedic Surgery resident but left when she found that the specialty was not for her.
She loved sports and shifted gears going into Family Practice with an fellowship in sports medicine.
She now works for Harley Davidson. . . A dream job!
But there is a dark side to the story. Learn about SUDC and a time when two physicians came home from dinner to find their young daughter was not breathing!
A...
Episode 153: Dr. Olutayo Sogunro, D.O. From Trauma Surgery to Breast Surgery! Saving Lives and changing outcomes!
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A member of the Board of Governors for the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Dr. Sogunro feels that she was "born to be a D.O."
She will share with us her journey from growing up in Africa, to moving to Connecticut at 13 with a dream of becoming a physican.
When she became saddened as a trauma surgeon taking care of victims of gang violence, she pivoted to breast surgery where she felt she could make a deeper impact.
What an impressive woman and Osteopath! Don't miss t...
Episode 152: Dr. Anna Levy, D.O. - Hematology/ Oncology- Director of Hepato-billiary Malignancies at NorthWell Health!
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In today's episode we have the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Anna Levy, D.O. Dr. Levy is an oncologist who works in the very specialized area of liver related cancers. Dr. Levy is Medical Director of Hepatobiliary Malignancies and the Hepatic Artery Pump Infusion Program, based at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center.
Dr Levy is is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. She is Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health Medical School.
Dr. Levy ear...
Episode 151: Dr. Shandra Basil, D.O.- Are there Difficulties with Family Practice? Have you considered Direct Primary Care? Is this model the answer?
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Direct Primary Care or DPC is a model of medicine that has been around for well over decade. It has become a growing movement of passionate physicians focusing on restoring the physician patient relationship and providing excellent healthcare at an affordable price. It gives patient’s direct access to their doctor, as well as an appropriate amount of time to really address illness and prevent disease. How is this possible you might ask? Well, by limiting the size of the doctor's patient panel, the patient is able to get the time they truly ne...
Episode 150: Dr. Lisa Warren, D.O. Dean- Western University of Health Sciences- Triumphs and Hardships!
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This week, we are joined by Dr. Lisa Warren, Dean of Western University of Health Sciences, COMP and COMP-Northwest. Dr. Warren discusses the unique student experiences across the dual campuses and Western U’s commitment to preparing students for future healthcare challenges. She emphasizes the importance of humanism, collaboration, and compassion within the Western U community.Dr. Warren reflects on her healthcare upbringing and her passion for serving underserved communities. As a former student-athlete, she shares how teamwork influenced her pursuit of osteopathic medicine and the holistic approach to patient care. Tu...
Episode 149: Dr. GinaMarie Papia, D.O.: Integrative Medicine in the modern era! What is that??
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This week, we are joined by Dr. Ginamarie Papia, a remarkable physician whose journey spans from her studies at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine to her current practice in integrative medicine. With a deep commitment to both traditional and complementary approaches, Ginamarie has seamlessly integrated her passion for patient-centered care with her expertise in osteopathic manipulative therapy. Her story embodies the spirit of resilience and dedication in the medical field. She will begin by sharing her path to becoming an osteopathic physician, highlighting how her values and the philosophy of osteopathic medicine a...
Episode 148: Dr. Kris Belland, D.O.- Aerospace Medicine and Medical Errors- Never say "Whoops" in the OR! and what it's like to fly an F-14 Tomcat!
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Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Chris Belland, D.O., a retired Navy flight surgeon and the first osteopathic physician to serve as president of the Aerospace Medical Association. Dr. Belland was recommended by Dr. Hauler and the American Osteopathic association who together are spearheading an effort to educate physicians about patient safety, and foster a culture of transparency and responsibility.
Dr. Belland graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has dedicated his career to improving patient safety by drawing on lessons fro...
Episode 147: D.O. Myths and Misconceptions 3: Osteopathic Manipulation is a Placebo? No Science? NOT! C.O.R.K.: The Conference on Osteopathic Research and Knowledge- Evidence based OMM
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This is our third episode in a Series called M and M , or Myths and Misconceptions about Osteopathic Medicine. Today we will tackle the sentiment that “Osteopathic Manual Medicine is Voodoo.” Typically this is based on the fact that the scientific evidence behind the modality is limited.
I want to start by sharing with our listeners that a large percentage of what we do in “conventional medical care” on a daily basis does not have scientific foundation. That having been said, there is no question that in West...
Episode 146: Josh Baker, D.O., PhD- Why would you do a PhD!? The Value of the Dual Degree! Plus why Michigan State University- COM?
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We are always excited when listeners reach out to us to share their story. Today, we're excited to speak with Josh Baker, a DO/PhD student at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Josh will explain the path that a clinician scientist can take, the importance of scientific research and what Osteopathic Medicine offers that is special in this regard.
Josh shares his journey toward pursuing a dual doctorate degree, beginning with his early research experiences as an undergraduate that sparked his interest in osteopathic m...
Episode 145: Dr. Michael Ayoub, D.O.- Tales from the Dark Side- NO Match? NO Soap? A New HOPE!
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Michael Ayoub was an Osteopathic Medical students with great expectations. . . and then some difficulty passing a test called the COMLEX created a speed bump. He didn't Match, he didn't SOAP. . . so what could he do?
Michael kept his chin up and took a job as a medical assistant with a pain management physician and tried again . . . and again.
Dr. Ayoub never lost hope . . . never blamed anyone for his struggles . . . and continued to try. In this "episode 4: A New Hope! " Michael shares with us how he got through dark times in his...
Episode 144: Dr. Richard Terry, D.O.- Premed Highlight- LECOM Middletown Dean: Classic Ideas with a New Perspective
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Today, we’re joined by Dr. Richard Terry, D.O., a family medicine physician and founding dean of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Elmira campus, who also holds the title of Assistant Dean of Regional Clinical Education. Dr. Terry shares how LECOM started the branch campus system and highlights the New York- Elmira campus’s problem-based learning curriculum, which fosters collaboration and prepares students for medical practice.
Dr. Terry shares insights about the Elmira community and the early hands-on clinical rotations at local hospit...
Episode 143: Dr. Christopher Fullmer D.O.- Integrated Plastic Surgery Resident- Can a DO match into a competitive surgical residency? You bet your Tram flap! Crossover from the Physicians Mind
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Today’s episode is a crossover episode of an interview with Chris fullmer, a plastic surgery resident at Penn State. To start, our listeners should know that for plastic surgery there are two paths, the traditional which includes application to general surgery followed by a second match into a plastic surgery fellowship and a newer path applying directly to integrated plastic surgery.
Integrated plastics is one of the most competitive matches after medical school with a match rate 20 percentage points lower than the average every year. Applicants are requ...
Episode 142: Dr. Nicholas Elwert, D.O.- PM & R; Neuro-Rehab in Kentucky plus Residency Matching Pearls!
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Today, we have a special guest, Dr. Nicholas Elwert, DO, MS, who wears many hats in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Dr. Elwert is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky, where he also serves as the Stroke Rehabilitation Program Director and Associate Residency Program Director. With a deep passion for neuro-rehabilitation, and spasticity management, Dr. Elwert brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to today’s conversation.
In this episode, we dive into the world of PM&R, exploring what a typical day looks like for Dr...
Episode 141: Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, D.O. - OB/GYN- Womb With a View and other tales from Wine Country!
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We love when amazing Osteopathic Physicians reach out to us to be on the Podcast! Today we interview Dr. Levy-Gantt, A board certified OB/GYN who practices in Napa Valley! She will speak to us about how she manages a solo practice in California and her work as an author. Dr. Gantt will discuss her journey from physical therapy into medical school and finally a residency in a competitive specialty. Her story is not for the faint hearted! She will share her uphill battle to getting a positition in OB starting with a one ye...
Episode 140: Dr. Harmit Singh Kalia, D.O.- Transplant Hepatology- We don't think his specialty is chopped liver!
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On today's episode we interview Dr. Harmit Kalia, the Outreach Director for Northwell Health's liver transplant program and a board certified Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist- Dr. Kalia will tell us about his journey into medicine and how he decided to attend Osteopathic Medical School. He will describe how his close relationship with a mentor ignited his love for liver disease and put him on a path for an internal medicine residency, a fellowship in gastroenterology and finally an extra training in Transplant Hepatology. This D.O. helps patients get a new lease on li...
Episode 139: Dr. Bill Admire, D.O.- Alabama COM- Emergency Medicine. . . Entrepreneur. . . and back to the Classroom! Pay it forward!
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In today’s episode we're thrilled to have Dr. Bill Admire, a physician whose dedication to both community and professional leadership is truly inspiring. Dr. Admire holds many titles, including Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of the Infirmary Health System in Alabama. He serves as a Core site Medical Director for the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a board member of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. Dr. Admire has recently taken on the role as the Designated Institutional Official for the Mobile Infirmary Graduate Medical Education Program’s Inter...
Episode 138: Dr. David Shumway, D.O.- Perspective on Artificial Intelligence- Present Technology, Future Projections and AI importance for Osteopathy
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On today's episode we interview Dr. David Shumway, DO. David was invited to speak at the recommendation of Dr. Jennifer Hauler after a recent presentation to the American Osteopathic Association on Artificial Intelligence and it's importance to the osteopathic community.
David will give us a definition and history of AI and explain to us it's relevance to modern medicine and his thoughts on the future of the technology. He will discuss his own path from a military family as the son of a Navy Pilot to his undergraduate education in oregon. He wi...
Episode 137: D.O. Myths and Misconceptions 2: Jim Dahle, MD- White Coat Investor: The Cost of Osteopathic Medical Education: Is the Juice worth the Squeeze?
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M&M in medical terms mean Morbidity and Mortality (why did someone get sick or die!). In this series we are using the term to stand for MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS about Osteopathic Medical education in response to posts and websites which abound on the internent.
Today's episode will address the value of an Osteopathic School education. Specifically we will address the question: is it worth the money to invest in a DO degree and the mission statement of many Osteopathic Schools . . . to train primary care docs. Who would we ask to comment...
Episode 136: Dr. Amanda Martin, D.O. - Orthopedic Surgeon/ Olympic Doctor- Make NO BONES about it- This D.O. rocks!
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On todays episode we interview Amanda Martin, DO an orthopedic surgeon who is practicing in Nashville Tennessee. Amanda will start her story by telling us about her experience as a sports medicine doctor at the 2024 Olympics working with the Women's Soccer team which won gold. Amanda is an amazing woman who puts G-D and family first with Orthopedics as a close second. She tells us about what it was like growing up with in an Osteopathic Family and her path into a competitive subspecialties. She will give tips not only on how to sur...
Episode 135: Dr. Alex Sher, D.O.- Psychiatry Resident- Finance to Nurse? Nurse to Nurse Practioner? NP to Osteopathic Physician? Is this guy mashugana?
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Today, we're thrilled to have Alex Sher, DO, arising first year psychiatry resident and writer for the D.O. who was born and raised in southern florida. Alex’s story is special as medicine is a second career and he started as an Registered Nurse on a Surgical floor. Dr. Sherd had a thirst for knowledge and went back to school at night while working full time to get a degree as a Nurse Practitioner, ultimately working in a family practice and then an Urgent Care Clinic. With the support of some strong...
