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 6 Months ago 1 replies 79 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 7 Months ago 1 replies 66 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 8 Months ago 0 replies 77 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 2 Months ago 2 replies 854 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 8 Months ago 0 replies 77 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Digital Health See all 3 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Do you know a leader in digital health that is shaping the future of osteopathic medicine? Mari Greenberger about 6 Months ago 0 replies 51 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Emergency Medicine Open 2 posts 66 subscribers Subscribe What are good board review resources? Brianne Howerton about 6 Months ago 1 replies 68 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 8 Months ago 0 replies 77 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Environmental Medicine Open 1 posts 0 subscribers Subscribe Any DO friendly training centers in Michigan Michael Duley about 25 Days ago 3 replies 529 impressions Latest reply: 10/07/2026 by Brianne Howerton - POH (pontiac osteopathic) is now mclaren oakland! https://www.mclaren.org/gme-medical-education/mclaren-residency-programs/43 I work with the FM res... Group: DOctors' Lounge
Family Medicine Open 1 posts 89 subscribers Subscribe Any DO friendly training centers in Michigan Michael Duley about 25 Days ago 3 replies 529 impressions Latest reply: 10/07/2026 by Brianne Howerton - POH (pontiac osteopathic) is now mclaren oakland! https://www.mclaren.org/gme-medical-education/mclaren-residency-programs/43 I work with the FM res... Group: DOctors' Lounge
First-generation See all 7 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe If you could change one thing about medical education to make it more equitable for first-generation students, what would it be? Lejla Hodzic about 3 Months ago 0 replies 97 impressions Group: First-Generation DOs Looking back on your career, what opportunity changed your trajectory, and how can first-generation students create or find similar opportunities? Lejla Hodzic about 3 Months ago 0 replies 82 impressions Group: First-Generation DOs Do you want to learn more on how to make the most of the Emerging DO Mentorship Program? Carrie Simon about 4 Months ago 0 replies 114 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
General See all 9 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Is Osteopathic Recognition a requirement at WMed in Kalamazoo? Joanne Baker about 1 Year, 1 Month ago 0 replies 91 impressions Group: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program Welcome to Meritus! Are you a student interested in learning more about our residency? Catherine Feaga about 1 Year, 1 Month ago 0 replies 88 impressions Group: Meritus Medical Center Program Residency has changed. Kathie Voigt-Field about 1 Year, 1 Month ago 0 replies 85 impressions Group: HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program
Internal Medicine Open 2 posts 106 subscribers Subscribe How do you find mentorship as a medical student? Daisy Zarco about 12 Days ago 5 replies 354 impressions Latest reply: 10/05/2026 by Jeffry Jacobs - Also, when you finally determine what path you would like to take for residency, you should seek mentors that will guide you in that direction and for... Group: DOctors' Lounge Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 8 Months ago 0 replies 77 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Mentorship See all 8 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 5 Months ago 4 replies 840 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 4 Months ago 0 replies 114 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge What advice do you have for first-gen overcoming challenges within the medical field? Carrie Simon about 5 Months ago 2 replies 59 impressions Latest reply: 07/14/2026 by Lejla Hodzic - First: Overcoming challenges as a first-generation student begins with your mindset. Before any mentor, opportunity, or accomplishment can truly help ... Group: First-Generation DOs
Neurology & Psychiatry Open 1 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 8 Months ago 0 replies 77 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
OBGYN Open 2 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe What do you wish you had more time to educate your patients on? Anonymous 43470 about 4 Months ago 1 replies 233 impressions Latest reply: 07/17/2026 by Kaitlyn Kilpatrick - The entire procedure surrounding induction and the nuances surrounding expectations and managing them. Group: Women's Health Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 8 Months ago 0 replies 77 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
OMM Open 1 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Have you heard the most recent D.O. or Do Not Podcast featuring Dr. King and how "OMM saves lives"? Carrie Simon about 9 Months ago 0 replies 99 impressions Group: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery Open 1 posts 27 subscribers Subscribe AOBOS Certification Exam Information Kathryn Jackson about 1 Month ago 0 replies 191 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Open 1 posts 8 subscribers Subscribe Conferences as a third-year medical student Anonymous 216358 about 17 Days ago 2 replies 494 impressions Latest reply: 09/30/2026 by Joshua Lenchus - Good for you for attending a national conference as a 3rd year. To make the most of your non-educational experience, it would be best if you knew some... Group: DOctors' Lounge
Pediatrics Open 1 posts 36 subscribers Subscribe Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 8 Months ago 0 replies 77 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Open 2 posts 17 subscribers Subscribe Any DO friendly training centers in Michigan Michael Duley about 25 Days ago 3 replies 529 impressions Latest reply: 10/07/2026 by Brianne Howerton - POH (pontiac osteopathic) is now mclaren oakland! https://www.mclaren.org/gme-medical-education/mclaren-residency-programs/43 I work with the FM res... Group: DOctors' Lounge Looking back on your career, what opportunity changed your trajectory, and how can first-generation students create or find similar opportunities? Lejla Hodzic about 3 Months ago 3 replies 1.1K 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
Radiation Oncology Open 1 posts 6 subscribers Subscribe How do you find mentorship as a medical student? Daisy Zarco about 12 Days ago 5 replies 354 impressions Latest reply: 10/05/2026 by Jeffry Jacobs - Also, when you finally determine what path you would like to take for residency, you should seek mentors that will guide you in that direction and for... Group: DOctors' Lounge
research Open 1 posts 1 subscriber Subscribe Have you considered or participated in a research residency? Anonymous 43470 about 6 Months ago 1 replies 61 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 6 Months ago 1 replies 61 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 8 Months ago 0 replies 77 impressions Group: DOctors' Lounge
