DOctors' Lounge

Since October, 2025

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DOctors' Lounge

The DOctors' Lounge is your go-to space for important, meaningful conversations with fellow DOs…and a little fun along the way.

Whether you’re sharing insights from residency, swapping career tips or just looking to unwind with peers who get it, this is the place to connect, chat and be part of the community.

Pull up a chair, join the conversation and enjoy a space where learning and connection come together.

Special Interest groups & forums

Career Stage

Special Interest Groups

Current Residents

146 members

Current residents are physicians in postgraduate training who are developing advanced clinical skills within their chosen specialty. They deliver patient care under supervision while gaining hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and progressi...

Latest Msg: What is the best way to navigate a relationship with a Residency Program after receiving a rejection for an Audition Rotation?

1 Month ago
Physicians

499 members

The Osteopathic Physician Community brings together DOs committed to whole-person, patient-centered care. Members share knowledge, collaborate across specialties, and support the unique osteopathic philosophy that integrates evidence-based medicine w...

Latest Msg: What's one patient education strategy that's made a noticeable difference in your practice? <br/> <br/> AOA shared an article in their Morning Brief ...

1 Month ago
Program Director/Program Coordinator

94 members

Program Directors and Program Coordinators oversee the leadership, administration, and daily operations of residency and fellowship programs. They ensure educational quality, accreditation compliance, resident support, and effective coordination betw...

Latest Msg: There was a total of 8,338 DO seniors and previous graduates who matched this year during the 2026 NRMP Match! Share your Match results with us. To he...

2 Months ago
Students

801 members

Osteopathic students are future physicians training in the DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) pathway, learning to combine medical knowledge with a holistic, patient-centered approach. They develop clinical skills, osteopathic manipulative techniques, and a c...

Latest Msg: We’ve heard from many students that OMM can be one of the more challenging courses during OMSI. <br/> <br/> For those who’ve been there and are now ...

1 Month ago

Programs with Residency Insights

Name

Specialty

Akron Children's Program

Pediatrics

Albany Medical Center Program

Family Medicine

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Program

Emergency Medicine

Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium Program

Emergency Medicine

Ascension Illinois/Resurrection Program

Family Medicine

Atlantic Health System/Morristown Medical Center Program

Emergency Medicine

Atlantic Health System/Morristown Medical Center Program

Family Medicine

Atlantic Health System/Overlook Medical Center Program

Family Medicine

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Program

Family Medicine

Aurora Health Care (Milwaukee) Program

Family Medicine

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Discussions

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Hunter Alexander DOctors' Lounge

4 Days ago

Access to mobile recording devices and the prevalence of telehealth encounters have increased dramatically in recent years. These circumstances create opportunities for patients to record their clinical encounters, and some states do not require permission from the physician to do so. State laws that define requirements to record conversations vary significantly, and clinicians may be unaware of their own states’ policies.

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Hannah Quirk DOctors' Lounge

6 Days ago

🎙️ New D.O. or Do Not podcast episode featuring Emerging DO Advisory Council member, Dr. Nicholas W. Salupo, DO!

In this episode, Dr. Salupo sits down with host Dr. Ian Storch, DO, to discuss the experiences and lessons that shaped his career, from unexpectedly discovering osteopathic medicine to the advice he wishes every student and early-career physician could hear.

In the episode, he shares practical advice, including:
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Episode 172: Dr. Nicholas Salupo, D.O. - Magistrate of Sodium and Advocate for the Emerging DO Platform!

open.spotify.com D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical Students · Episode

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Swarnika Sampat DOctors' Lounge

10 Days ago

Hi! I’m Swarnika S., a rising OMS-|| serving on the Emerging DO council along with being a part of the executive board for the KCU first generation organization. I would love to hear some tips for board preparation and just staying organized during second year of med school. Additionally, having just completed first year I’m open to any questions the new students might have as you guys are getting close to starting your first year of medical school 😀

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Latest msg: Hi Swarnika! Congratulations on finishing first year and on all of your leadership roles—that's an impressive balance. For second year, my biggest... from Lawrence Silverberg, on 07/04/2026

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