advocacy Open 2 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe What did you find most impactful about DO Day 2026? How do you plan to stay engaged with advocacy throughout the year? Carrie Simon about 5 Months ago 1 replies 78 impressions Latest reply: 04/08/2026 by Brianne Howerton - I learned so much from the students in their OBI/OSAC advocacy research posters! I loved that we were able to learn about our students' initiatives, a... Group: DOctors' Lounge Ahead of DO Day, what issue is most important to you, your practice, and your patients? What do you want lawmakers to take away from these meetings? Carrie Simon about 6 Months ago 1 replies 65 impressions Latest reply: 03/16/2026 by Brianne Howerton - I love DO Day! I'm so excited. I think my most important issue this year will be related to MEI and finding a sustainable payment model. This has been... Group: DOctors' Lounge
Anesthesiology Open 1 posts 35 subscribers Subscribe Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 7 Months ago 0 replies 75 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Dermatology Open 2 posts 10 subscribers Subscribe How do you set yourself up for a competitive specialty like derm if your school doesn't have a home program or many mentors in that field? Anonymous 219417 about 1 Month ago 2 replies 812 impressions Latest reply: 08/14/2026 by Natalie Bulock - I would start with your teachers and ask if they have an DO derm connections. Also I would look for DO dermatologists practicing in your state and re... Group: DOctors' Lounge Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 7 Months ago 0 replies 75 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Digital Health Open 1 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Do you know a leader in digital health that is shaping the future of osteopathic medicine? Mari Greenberger about 5 Months ago 0 replies 50 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Emergency Medicine Open 2 posts 66 subscribers Subscribe What are good board review resources? Brianne Howerton about 5 Months ago 1 replies 67 impressions Latest reply: 03/23/2026 by Alexander Blau - I've heard ROSH review and the National Emergency Medicine Board Review is what folks in the passed have used. I cannot personally confirm if these re... Group: DOctors' Lounge Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 7 Months ago 0 replies 75 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
First-generation Open 2 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Do you want to learn more on how to make the most of the Emerging DO Mentorship Program? Carrie Simon about 3 Months ago 0 replies 110 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge What was your journey to mentorship? Anonymous 43470 about 4 Months ago 0 replies 74 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
General Open 1 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Is there a way to see how many DOs are currently at a program? Nisarg Shah about 1 Year, 1 Month ago 1 replies 240 impressions Latest reply: 08/07/2025 by Norman Vinn - This could be available through the AOA department of education. If you call the main AOA (800-621-1773) #, ask for Maura Bisewski. Group: DOctors' Lounge
Internal Medicine Open 1 posts 106 subscribers Subscribe Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 7 Months ago 0 replies 75 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Mentorship See all 6 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe What experiences & opportunities should an OMS1 seek out to help them stand out when applying for residency programs? Anonymous 43470 about 4 Months ago 4 replies 833 impressions Latest reply: 06/29/2026 by Natalie Bulock - Find opportunities to get involved on campus with clubs, leadership positions and volunteer opportunities. I agree that it comes across as genuine wh... Group: DOctors' Lounge Do you want to learn more on how to make the most of the Emerging DO Mentorship Program? Carrie Simon about 3 Months ago 0 replies 110 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge What was your journey to mentorship? Anonymous 43470 about 4 Months ago 0 replies 74 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
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Orthopaedic Surgery Open 1 posts 27 subscribers Subscribe AOBOS Certification Exam Information Kathryn Jackson about 11 Days ago 0 replies 121 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
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Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Open 1 posts 17 subscribers Subscribe Looking back on your career, what opportunity changed your trajectory, and how can first-generation students create or find similar opportunities? Lejla Hodzic about 1 Month ago 3 replies 1K impressions Latest reply: 07/23/2026 by Tajma Kotoric - Hi Lejla! My name is Tajma Kotoric and i am the CEO of the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (NJAOPS). Welcome to the oste... Group: DOctors' Lounge
research Open 1 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Have you considered or participated in a research residency? Anonymous 43470 about 5 Months ago 1 replies 59 impressions Latest reply: 03/18/2026 by Brianne Howerton - It was not something that was super important to me, but I know some people who pursued that path b/c they were interested in a niche fellowship or wa... Group: DOctors' Lounge
Surgery Open 2 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Have you considered or participated in a research residency? Anonymous 43470 about 5 Months ago 1 replies 59 impressions Latest reply: 03/18/2026 by Brianne Howerton - It was not something that was super important to me, but I know some people who pursued that path b/c they were interested in a niche fellowship or wa... Group: DOctors' Lounge Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 7 Months ago 0 replies 75 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
