What’s one thing that helped you manage stress or avoid burnout this year? Latest reply: 06/19/2026 by Jantzen Faulkner - Having a friend or co-resident to talk through difficult conversations and situations has always been helpful. Making sure I take 30 minutes - 1 hour... Hannah Quirk about 25 Days ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 3 replies 11 views View
What experiences & opportunities should an OMS1 seek out to help them stand out when applying for residency programs? 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... Anonymous 43470 about 2 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Mentorship 4 replies 19 views View
Do you want to learn more on how to make the most of the Emerging DO Mentorship Program? Carrie Simon about 1 Month ago Group: DOctors' Lounge First-generation Mentorship 0 replies 3 views View
Writers wanted: Help us tell the osteopathic story! Katie Arvia about 2 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 0 replies 7 views View
What was your journey to mentorship? Anonymous 43470 about 2 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Mentorship First-generation 0 replies 6 views View
What does osteopathic medicine mean to you? Carrie Simon about 2 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 0 replies 4 views View
What did you find most impactful about DO Day 2026? How do you plan to stay engaged with advocacy throughout the year? 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... Carrie Simon about 3 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge advocacy 1 replies 6 views View
Congratulations to everyone who matched! What questions do you have going into residency? Carrie Simon about 3 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Residency 0 replies 8 views View
What are good board review resources? 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... Brianne Howerton about 3 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Emergency Medicine Mentorship 1 replies 10 views View
Have you considered or participated in a research residency? 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... Anonymous 43470 about 3 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Surgery research 1 replies 6 views View
Do you know a leader in digital health that is shaping the future of osteopathic medicine? Mari Greenberger about 3 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Digital Health 0 replies 5 views View
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? 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... Carrie Simon about 4 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge advocacy 1 replies 6 views View
What is the most helpful advice you have received from a mentor? Latest reply: 02/23/2026 by Brianne Howerton - "Know what you know, know what you don't." Its so important to learn from your mistakes but don't just guess if you actually don't know, tha... Anonymous 43470 about 4 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Mentorship 3 replies 14 views View
What do you wish you knew before submitting your rank order list? Latest reply: 03/01/2026 by Nolan Interial - I think it is important to plan long term when applying for residency. If you are interested in fellowship afterwards then it is helpful to find resid... Anonymous 43470 about 5 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Residency 4 replies 19 views View
Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 5 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Internal Medicine Surgery OBGYN Dermatology Neurology & Psychiatry Emergency Medicine Pediatrics Anesthesiology Mentorship 0 replies 10 views View
What is your favorite approach to integrating OMM into patient visits? Anonymous 216617 about 6 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 0 replies 7 views View
Want to specialize in OMM? Alexander King about 10 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Residency 0 replies 6 views View
Is there a way to see how many DOs are currently at a program? 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. Nisarg Shah about 11 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge General Number of DOs in program 1 replies 25 views View
