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D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 157: Crossover: White Coat Investor with Ian Storch: D.O. vs US-MD : Which Degree is better?Send us a textDr. 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!
2025-07-151h 00
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 133: Dr. Joel Feder, D.O.- Family Practice: What does a D.O. do after retirement? Beach and fun? NO! Medical Mission to Vietnam!Send us a textToday we interview Dr. Joel Feder in what is one of Dr. Storch's favorite interviews to date. Dr. Feder retired from Family practice after over 40 years. He discuses with us his career and passion for osteopathic medicine, family practice and his time in the millitary. Most interestingly, Dr. Feder shares with us what he has been doing in his retirement including teaching, taking care of the homeless and going on a medical mission to Vietnam.After he graduated in 1975 from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), he...
2024-08-1333 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 129 : D.O. Myths and Misconceptions 1: Chad Toujague- Director Kiran Patel Institue: Why are there so many new Osteopathic Schools?Send us a textIn today’s we present our first in a series of myths and misconceptions episode about Osteopathic Medicine. Why are there so many new DO schools? There are many online comments and on blogs commenting on the reason why, over the past ten years, so many Osteopathic Schools have opened. Most of the reasons presented are unfounded and just plain untrue. Dr. Storch was asked this question on a recent interview on the white coat investor and was unable to answer it. . . so we decided to do some digging!Today we wil...
2024-06-1816 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 124: Crossover Episode: The Physician's Guide to Doctoring- is a DO and an MD interchangeable? I say thee nay!Send us a textDr. Bradley Block is an ENT physician (M.D.) who has a podcast to teach doctors "things they should have been learning while they were studying the Kreb's Cycle." Dr. Block reached out to us to discuss what Osteopathic Medicine is and what the differences between "Allopathic" or M.D. degrees and "Osteopathic" or D.O. degrees were. For those of you who are not already familiar with what the D.O. difference is. . . Dr. Block's interview with Dr. Storch's will help answer many of your questions!
2024-05-0729 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 111: Short Coat Crossover Episode- What is a D.O? D.O. or DO Not at the University of Iowa!Send us a textToday's episode is a "Crossover Episode." The Short Coat Podcast is produced by students at the University of Iowa Carver School of Medicine. The podcast features a group of medical students who discuss different medical topics. Three years ago, Dr. Storch listened to an episode where Osteopathic Medicine was discussed and felt that there were some inconsistencies. He reached out to the group and they were happy to host him with a few of his "student friends" to "set the record straight!" The episode is amazing and really speaks to what MD students know a...
2023-11-071h 00
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 103: Dr. Ian Storch D.O. Gastroenterologist- Jedi Mentor- There is no try!Send us a textSayeed and Wali are two pre-medical students at Stony Brook who started a Podcast called "Chai With the Pre-Med Guys." The duo reached out to Dr. Storch to speak with them as Mentor of the D.O. or Do Not podcast and advocate for Osteopathic Medicine. On today's "crossover" episode. Sayeed and Wali will speak with Dr. Storch about his "Why." The Pre-Med Guys define this as the reason one chooses medicine. You may be surprised at Dr. Storch's response! Dr. Storch talks about Osteopathy and Medicine, but also about poetry, the benefits of...
2023-07-181h 34
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 100: This is the way! 7 D.O. or Do Not team members discuss life, career and working on the podcastSend us a textWe are proud to reach a milestone of 100 episodes. We would like to thank all of our listeners for accompanying us on this journey. We would lake to thank everyone who has participated and helped us along the way! Today we interview just a few of the DO students who have participated in the project and helped to make it what it is today:Dr. Ian Storch- Gastroenterology - D.O. or Do Not Mentor.Dr. Tian Yu She: Internal Medicine Resident- Chief Resident- Year 1 Co-founderDr...
2023-06-0637 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 90: Dr. Noshir Amaria, D.O. - Michigan Wolverines team docSend us a textToday’s episode features Noshir Amaria D.O. Dr. Amaria is currently one of the team physicians for the Wolverine football team at the University of Michigan, a division 1 school as well as a member of the Big 10. Dr. Amaria will discuss his discovery of sports medicine in high school, which led him to become an athletic trainer. He will tell us how meeting a small group of inspiring osteopathic physicians during college at Michigan State University made him decide that he wanted to pursue a D.O. degree. He will share his har...
2023-01-171h 01
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 89: Dr. Jeremy Ginoza, D.O. Poetry and Family Medicine; To Be or not to be. . .?Send us a textIn April of 2022 the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic medicine or AACOM graciously invited the D.O. or do not podcast to attend their national meeting, “Educating Leaders” conference in Denver, Colorado. Our two producers, Lerone Cark, MS-II at the New York Institute of technology college of osteopathic medicine and Brooke Pillegi, MS-II at the Alabama college of osteopathic medicine, as well as Ben Berg, our pre-medical student liaison, attended the conference to continue our mission of promoting awareness of osteopathic medicine by interviewing leaders in the field. We wo...
2023-01-0336 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 88: Dr. Tala Kassm, D.O. Ophthalmologist - Charleston, SCSend us a textDr. Tala Kassm D.O. is a board-certified Ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. She received her medical education from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, completed residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky followed by a glaucoma fellowship at the Storm Eye Institute Medical University of South Carolina. She currently practices at the MUSC Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kassam speaks with us about her journey, how she has balanced her career and parenting responsibilities as well as her new-found passion...
2022-12-2038 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 87: Dr. Adam Goodcoff, D.O. ER Resident and InfluencerSend us a textDr. Adam Goodcoff is a third-year emergency medicine resident at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and started "The Med Life" with co-founder and CCO, Josh Opitz, with the intention to bring medicine and social media together through a blend of education and entertainment. Dr. Goodcoff posts amusing and educational reels that explain a multitude of medical diagnoses and procedures into digestible pieces of knowledge and he has over 2 Million Followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! He has been featured on many major...
2022-12-0642 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 86: OMED Interviews- Why my school Rocks!Send us a textThe D.O. or Do Not podcast had the significant honor to be invited to the OMED conference in October. This is the largest gathering of osteopathic physicians, students, and advocates in the nation! Our team had the privilege to conduct several mini-interviews with students during this action-packed weekend and we have patched them together in this episode for our listeners to enjoy! It is a little bit different than our usual episodes, but we hope you enjoy something new.
2022-11-2235 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 85: Dr. Margaret Wilson, D.O. Premed interview with a DeanSend us a textToday on the DO or Do Not podcast, we have Dr. Margaret Wilson, Dean of ATSU Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. ATSU is the oldest/founding osteopathic school and is located in Kirksville, Missouri. We first interviewed Dr. Wilson 2 years ago on episode 21 and are excited to have her back on the podcast. Today’s episode is focused on the pre-medical perspective. We will discuss with Dr. Wilson topics such as what makes a great osteopathic school candidate. She will talk about non-traditional applicants and answer questions such as “is it ever too late...
2022-11-0818 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 84: Dr. Manish Sharma, D.O. Chairman of Emergency Medicine, New York Presbyterian QueensSend us a textDr. Manish Sharma is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in emergency medicine. He is an associate professor at the Cornell Weill School of Medicine and currently serves as the chairman of emergency medicine at New York Presbyterian Queens. He holds an MBA and has extensive leadership experience. He has a long history as a successful educator and believes in collaboration as a foundation for delivering high-quality compassionate medical care. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2022-10-2542 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 83: Dr. Laura Wolfe, D.O., Cardiologist and Mother- How to do it all!Send us a textOn this episode of the D.O. or Do Not Podcast, we interview Dr. Laura Wolfe a non-invasive cardiologist and mother of 2. Dr. Wolfe attended medical school at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic medicine, completed her internal medicine residency at NYU-Winthrop Hospital, and continued to pursue a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at that institution. She currently works with a large group practice affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. On today’s interview, Dr. Wolfe will share her medical journey, how she navigated and excelled as a D.O. in a predominantly M.D...
2022-10-111h 03
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 82: Dr. Sharon Gustowski D.O. OMM in Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic MedicineSend us a textIn April of 2022, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) graciously invited the D.O. or Do Not Podcast to attend their national meeting, the “Educating Leaders” conference, in Denver, Colorado. Our two producers, Lerone Cark, MS-II at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Brooke Pillegi, MS-II at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as Ben Berg, our premedical student liaison, attended the conference to continue our mission of promoting awareness of osteopathic medicine by interviewing leaders in the field.We would like...
2022-09-2734 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 81: Dr. Matthew Mené D.O. Urology a Competitive Surgical SpecialtySend us a textToday on D.O. or Do Not, we interview Dr. Matthew Mené. After our discussion with professional comedian David Siegel in episode 66, we thought it would be interesting to speak with a D.O. urologist about what “really goes on” with a physician when a male has issues with infertility. Dr. Mené will speak about his journey into osteopathic medicine starting with a seven-year program, how he became interested in urology, and how hard work and dedication earned him the opportunity to train in Philadelphia in a competitive surgical subspecialty. He will comment on the...
2022-09-1319 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 80: Dr. Natasha Bray D.O. Dean - Oklahoma COM- Why did I come back here?Send us a textJoining us today in this episode of D.O. or Do Not is Dr. Natasha Bray, Interim Dean at the Oklahoma State University College of Medicine (OSUCOM) at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Dr. Bray earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from OSUCOM and completed her internship as a chief intern physician at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital. Board-certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine, Dr. Bray has dedicated herself and her...
2022-08-3036 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 79: Dr. Joel Dickerman D.O. Dean of Kansas College of Osteopathic MedicineSend us a textIn April of 2022, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) graciously invited the D.O. or Do Not Podcast to attend their national meeting, the “Educating Leaders” conference, in Denver, Colorado. Our two producers, Lerone Cark, MS-II at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Brooke Pillegi, MS-II at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as Ben Berg, our premedical student liaison, attended the conference to continue our mission of promoting awareness of osteopathic medicine by interviewing leaders in the field.We would like...
2022-08-1721 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 78: Janette Martin M.Ed. Director of Admissions at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine- Round 2!Send us a textWelcome to the D.O. or DO Not Podcast. My name is Ben Berg, a “nontraditional" premedical student who graduated from Albany University and is now doing postgraduate work at Hunter College in New York to get ready to apply to osteopathic schools for the 2023 application cycle. I was lucky enough to attend AACOMs “Educating Leaders 2022” conference in Denver, Colorado. Attending the conference afforded me an incredible week of lectures and networking. It was a great experience that I would recommend to any premedical student. Attending the conference as a representative of the podcast...
2022-08-0220 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 77: Laurie Curtin Ph.D. NRMP DO's and the "Combined Match"Send us a textIn April of 2022, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) graciously invited the D.O. or Do Not Podcast to attend their national meeting, the “Educating Leaders” conference, in Denver, Colorado. Our two producers, Lerone Cark, MS-II at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Brooke Pillegi, MS-II at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as Ben Berg, our premedical student liaison, attended the conference to continue our mission of promoting awareness of osteopathic medicine by interviewing leaders in the field.We would like...
2022-07-2025 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 76: Sami Nandyal D.O. Student of the Year and Family Medicine ResidentSend us a textIn April of 2022, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) graciously invited the D.O. or Do Not Podcast to attend their national meeting, the “Educating Leaders” conference, in Denver, Colorado. Our two producers, Lerone Cark, MS-II at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Brooke Pillegi, MS-II at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as Ben Berg, our premedical student liaison, attended the conference to continue our mission of promoting awareness of osteopathic medicine by interviewing leaders in the field.We would like...
2022-07-0519 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 75: Dr. Philip Nizza D.O. Infectious Disease & Loss - The Natalie Assalone Nizza Memorial AwardSend us a textIn today’s episode, we interview Dr. Philip Nizza, D.O., a board-certified infectious disease physician. Dr. Nizza went to medical school at NYITCOM, followed by a three-year internal medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital and ultimately a two-year infectious disease fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, arguably the most prestigious cancer center in the world. Dr. Nizza discusses with us his responsibilities as an ID physician as well as how his D.O. degree shaped his experience and perspective on medicine and patient care.Dr. Nizza goes on...
2022-06-211h 05
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 74: Dr. Helene Cameron Ph.D. Vice President of Undergraduate Medical Education Services for AACOMSend us a textWelcome to the D.O. or DO Not Podcast. My name is Ben Berg, a “nontraditional" premedical student who graduated from Albany University and is now doing postgraduate work at Hunter College in New York to prepare to apply to osteopathic schools for the 2023 application cycle. I was lucky enough to attend AACOM's “Educating Leaders 2022” conference in Denver, Colorado. Attending the conference afforded me an incredible week of lectures and networking. It was a great experience that I would recommend to any premedical student. Attending the conference as a representative of the podcast provid...
2022-06-0709 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 73: David Bergman, J.D. Vice President of Government Relations for AACOMSend us a textIn April of 2022, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) graciously invited the D.O. or do not podcast to attend their national meeting, the “Educating Leaders” conference, in Denver, Colorado. Our two producers, Lerone Cark, MS-II at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Brooke Pillegi, MS-II at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as Ben Berg, our pre-medical student liaison, attended the conference to continue our mission of promoting awareness of osteopathic medicine by interviewing leaders in the field.We would like...
2022-06-0725 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 72: Dr. Jeanne Sandella D.O. Family Medicine & Vice President of Professional Development Initiatives and Communications for the NBOMESend us a textIn April of 2022, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) graciously invited the D.O. or Do Not Podcast to attend their national meeting, the "Educating Leaders” conference, in Denver, Colorado. Our two producers, Lerone Cark, MS-II at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Brooke Pillegi, MS-II at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as Ben Berg, our pre-medical student liaison, attended the conference to continue our mission of promoting awareness of osteopathic medicine by interviewing leaders in the field.We would li...
2022-05-2436 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 71: Dr. Sadia Riaz D.O. Hematology/Oncology and Muslim Women In MedicineSend us a textToday, we are excited to hear from Dr. Sadia Riaz.Dr. Riaz is a board-certified hematologist/oncologist. This specialty deals with disorders of the blood as well as various tumors and cancers. Training is intensive, with three years of internal medicine residency followed by three years of fellowship.Dr. Riaz started her career in an accelerated seven-year program at NYITCOM, followed by post-doctorate training at a large academic institution.She then went on to private practice, followed by a decade working in academics focusing on oncology and...
2022-05-1027 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 70: Dr. Jeremy Polman D.O. Teaching extra DO tools in the toolbox!Send us a textDr. Jeremy Polman, D.O., is a third-year internal medicine resident and aspiring gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Polman attended Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and Baton Rouge General for internal medicine residency. He is passionate about teaching and has even worked for an online education company throughout his residency that helps thousands of D.O. and M.D. students prepare for both USMLE and COMLEX. He also recently published a book, Osteopathic Medicine: A Core Concepts Approach, to further simplify learning the osteopathic principles. Tune in...
2022-04-2833 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 70: Dr. James Jones D.O. Emergency Medicine Doctor and Dean of ACOMOn today’s episode we interview Dr. James Jones, who currently serves as Dean at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Jones attended medical school at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), after which he trained in Emergency Medicine in the LSU Charity Hospital program in New Orleans. He is a strong advocate for the principles of osteopathic medicine and even acquired a fellowship in Integrative Medicine. Tune in today to hear about Dean Jones’ path to osteopathic medicine as well as what ACOM has to offer under his leadership!
2022-04-2635 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 69: Ashton Gatewood and Her Experiences as a Native American Osteopathic Medical StudentSend us a textToday on D.O. or Do Not, we have Ashton Gatewood, an osteopathic medical student at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Gatewood is a member of the Choctaw Nation and a descendant of Cherokee and Chickasaw ancestors. Before enrolling in medical school, she worked as a nurse and health care administrator at an Indian Health Services clinic in Oklahoma City for almost five years. While at OSU-COM, Ashton was distinguished in January as the OSU-COM Student Doctor of the Year and recently was runner-up for National Student D.O. Doctor...
2022-04-1231 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 68: Dr. Freddy Lewerenzii D.O. Medical Science Liaison; Working for Pharma in a Non-Clinical Role?Send us a textIn this episode, we have Dr. Lewerenzii, who gives us a unique perspective of a physician working in a non-clinical position. Dr. Lewerenzii graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, now better known as A.T. Still University. He completed his residency in family medicine. After 10 years of practicing, he decided he wanted to do something different. Dr. Lewerenzii tells his experience and path of becoming a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), where he works to bridge the gap between healthcare workers in the field and the pharmaceutical industry. As an MSL, he has...
2022-03-2926 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 67: Dr. John Biery D.O. Family Medicine & Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine; It's not all racking and cracking!Send us a textDr. John Biery is a family medicine-trained physician that currently teaches osteopathic manipulative medicine at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and also recently completed an osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM) residency. In this episode, Dr. Biery discusses the different possible routes to ONMM residency, including his unique path that involved pharmacy school, the Navy, osteopathic medical school, family medicine residency, sports medicine fellowship, and finally ONMM residency. Tune in to this episode to hear what one might expect during ONMM residency as well as how it has augmented Dr. Biery’s career since he...
2022-03-1558 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 66: Professional Comedian David Seigel on D.O. Comedy – Why Perspective MattersSend us a textIn this episode, we will hear commentary from Ian Storch, D.O. to "break down" the recent "D.O." performance from Hasan Minhaj on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," both to discuss some misconceptions that may arise from the comedian's comments as well as discuss some of the hard truths that are brought up and how D.O.'s might learn from them.We interview David Siegel, a professional comedian in Florida who has worked with Comedy Central and appeared on America's Got Talent. David will discuss the thoughts of...
2022-03-0124 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 65: Dr. Joe Bush D.O. Ob/Gyn Chief Resident at AMITA St. FrancisSend us a textDr. Joe Bush is a chief resident at the AMITA St. Francis Ob/Gyn residency program. Dr. Bush comes from a long line of physicians. Prior to residency, he served in the US Navy for four years as a general medical officer. After graduating, he plans to join his father and brother in their Ob/Gyn private practice clinic. Dr. Bush is eager to share stories from his military experience and residency training that highlight just how critical of a role osteopathic training plays in patient care. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2022-02-1540 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 64: Dr. Tianyu She D.O. Internal Medicine Resident PGY1, First D.O. or do not producer!Send us a textTian Yu "Collin" She is a first-year internal medicine resident at NYU Long Island. His parents immigrated from China when he was a child and he long had aspirations of becoming a physician. He chose a 7-year medical program through the State University of New York and NYITCOM. With aspirations of becoming a gastroenterologist, he sought out mentorship from Dr. Storch and helped found this podcast. Tian Yu will speak about 7-year medical programs, his experience with osteopathic medicine, podcasting, and how he obtained a "coveted" residency program. He will speak about the be...
2022-02-0145 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 63: Dr. Hollis King D.O. Osteopathic Craniosacral SpecialistSend us a textIn this episode, we have family medicine physician Dr. Hollis H. King, D.O. Dr. King attended UNT Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University. He serves on the research committee for the Osteopathic Cranial Academy and is also on the editorial advisory board for The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. We hope you enjoy listening to Dr. King talk about his journey as well as his passion for cranial osteopathy!
2022-01-0430 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 62: Dr. Amir Olfat D.O. Interventional Radiology ResidentSend us a textDr. Amir Olfat is a native Californian and a graduate of Chapman University, where he earned a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. After graduating from Chapman, Dr. Olfat moved to New York's Hudson Valley for medical school.While in medical school, he had the opportunity to explore the greater New York area, from Brooklyn's East Flatbush to Nyack, in order to complete his core clerkships. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Olfat completed an intense surgical internship at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital where he was awarded “Intern of the Ye...
2021-12-0726 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 61: Dr. Julieanne Sees D.O. Orthopedic SurgeonSend us a textDr. Julieanne Sees, DO, FAAOS, FAOA, FAOAO, is an AOA board-certified osteopathic orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic surgery and neuro-orthopedic surgery. She notably has been recently named a 2021 "Top Doc of America." She currently is the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine fellow in Osteopathic Medicine, serving on the National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience and Committee on Accelerating Progress in Traumatic Brain Injury Research and Care.Dr. Sees received her degree in osteopathic medicine from Midwestern University Chicago College of...
2021-11-2356 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 60: Norman Gevitz Ph.D. Professor of History and Sociology of Health Professions; Author of "The DO" The book that started it all!Send us a textDr. Norman Gevitz currently serves as senior vice president of Academic Affairs at A. T. Still University. His osteopathic journey started at the University of Chicago, where he studied sociology. Interested in writing his thesis on "occupational role duplication," he spoke to an MD friend about different professions. When the topic of osteopathic medicine came up, he became intrigued. This work ultimately led to his landmark book, "The DO's: Osteopathic Medicine in America," which documents the evolution of osteopathic medicine from its founder, the "Lightning Bone Setter," to its comprehensive range of practice...
2021-11-0946 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 59: Dr. Luke Maxfield D.O. DermatologistSend us a textDermatologist and current Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology Fellow Dr. Luke Maxfield, D.O., joins host Amir Khiabani, OMS-IV, in this episode of D.O. or Do Not. Dr. Maxfield attended Pikes Peak Community College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, receiving a Bachelor of Science in biology. He then attended Lake Erie’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a Transitional Rotating intern at Sampson Regional Medical Center to then achieve his goal of becoming a dermatology resident at Campbell University.In today’s episode, Dr. Maxfield disc...
2021-10-2638 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 58: Dr. Tania Jenkins Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill, Author of "Doctors' Orders: The Making of Status Hierarchies in an Elite Profession"Send us a textDr. Jenkins is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Her interest is in medical sociology, and she recently published a book describing her post-doctoral work entitled, "Doctors' Orders: The Making of Status Hierarchies in an Elite Profession." She evaluates the differences between US MD and "Non-US MD" physicians regarding opportunities in medicine and medical specialties. In our interview, she will discuss the book and specific observations she made during her research in regard to the "osteopathic journey."
2021-10-1256 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 57: Dr. Perry Marshall D.O. Emergency Medicine Physician & Associate Dean of Interprofessional Education at Chicago College of Osteopathic MedicineSend us a textDr. Perry Marshall, D.O., is an emergency medicine physician. He completed medical school, his internship, and his residency all at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a member of the Health Professions Scholarship Program with the Navy, Dr. Marshall served a three-year tour in Hawaii as a general medical officer between his intern year and residency. He is now a professor and associate dean of Interprofessional Education at his alma mater, CCOM. Today, he will share with you his passion for teaching and mentoring future physicians. We hope you enjoy...
2021-09-2826 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 56: Dr. Andrew Little D.O. Associate Residency Director at AdventHealth East Orlando Emergency Medicine ResidencySend us a textDr. Andrew Little, D.O., emergency medicine physician at AdventHealth East Orlando Hospital, joins host Amir Khiabani, OMS-IV, in this episode of D.O. or Do Not. Dr. Little serves as the associate residency director for the emergency medicine residency at AdventHealth East Orlando. In addition to this role, Dr. Little is the co-founder and host of "EM Over Easy," the official podcast of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP). Recently, Dr. Little was nominated and selected for the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association’s (EMRA) "45 under 45" award!In today’s epis...
2021-09-1431 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 55: Dr. Aimee Stotz D.O. Anesthesiology, Pain Management, and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal MedicineSend us a textDr. Aimee Stotz is board-certified in anesthesiology, pain management, and osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine. Prior to attending osteopathic medical school, she worked as a physical therapist and discovered her passion for cranial sacral therapy. Drawn to osteopathic medicine, she decided to pursue a career as a DO at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Stotz completed an internship with the Chicago Osteopathic Health Systems at Rush Medical School, a residency in anesthesiology from Northwestern University, and a fellowship in pain management at Loyola University. She has worked as a staff and...
2021-08-3154 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 54: Dr. Lawrence Sands D.O. Preventative Medicine Doctor & Co-Chair of Family Medicine at AZCOMSend us a textDr. Lawrence Sands has spent over 25 years working as a public health physician. He has led a variety of local and state-level teams in community health services, biodefense preparedness, and epidemiology. Dr. Sands was introduced to medicine by working in his father’s primary care practice in Michigan before going on to earn a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. He then received his D.O. degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, became board-certified in General Preventative Medicine and Public Health, and then earned a fellowship in clinical ad...
2021-08-1849 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 53: Dr. Thomas Boyle D.O. Dean of the Chicago College of Osteopathic MedicineSend us a textAn emergency medicine physician by training, Dr. Thomas Boyle, DO, FACOEP, FACEP, currently serves as the dean of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) at Midwestern University. As a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine, Dr. Boyle began his career at Midwestern University in 1992. From 2001 to 2008, he served as its Student Education coordinator and chair of Emergency Medicine. Following these positions, Dr. Boyle had the opportunity to serve as the associate dean of Clinical Services for CCOM, the dean of Postdoctoral Education, and even as the interim dean for one year while...
2021-08-0435 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 52: Jann Gael OMS-IV at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-NorthwestSend us a textJann Gael, OMS-IV, is a medical school student at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest. Born in Amarillo, TX, he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor of science in biology before spending several years working at the university as an embryology research assistant. During his time in research, Gael invested his efforts towards fully characterizing fundamental physiological processes necessary for proper human development in the hopes of elucidating mechanisms that could be used to create treatments for congenital disease. Currently, in his...
2021-07-2036 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 51: Melanie Jessen D.O. Family Medicine Residency DirectorSend us a textIn this episode of D.O. or Do Not, we interview Dr. Melanie Jessen. Dr. Jessen is the Family Medicine Residency Director at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Jensen also serves as the second-year Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine course director at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and subsequently attended the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she also completed her internship, a neurology residency, and a family medicine residency. Dr. Jessen has served as president of the Illinois Osteopathic Medical...
2021-06-2943 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 50: Justin Boge D.O. AnesthesiologistSend us a textIn this episode of D.O. or Do Not, we welcome Dr. Justin Boge.Dr. Boge did a residency in anesthesiology at UW Madison and a fellowship in pain medicine at Oregon Health and Science University. He is an Air Force veteran who is currently on staff at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. While working part-time in his pain management practice, he is simultaneously furthering his education with a Master of Health Administration through Cornell University.In this interview, Dr. Boge will tell us how he chose o...
2021-06-1543 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 49: Georgeanne Freeman D.O., M.P.H. Family Medicine PhysicianSend us a textIn this episode, we interview Dr. Georgeanne Freeman, a family medicine physician who graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. She then went on to complete her intern year at East Tennessee State University followed by a family medicine residency at the University of Washington. Currently, Dr. Freeman owns her own full-spectrum family medicine practice called Downtown Doctor in Austin, Texas. She is also the founder of Hippo Hydrate, which provides rehydration treatments for a variety of ailments.Hosted by Madli Vahtra Edited b...
2021-06-0134 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 48: Tonni Bacoat-Jones D.O. Pain Management and Obstetrical AnesthesiologistSend us a textIn this episode of D.O. Or Do Not, Dr. Tonni Bacoat-Jones shares her story with us. Dr. Bacoat graduated with a degree in mathematics from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. She attended medical school at Des Moines University and completed a traditional osteopathic rotating internship in Brooklyn New York. Dr. Bacoat completed a residency in anesthesiology and a pain management fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Ultimately, she went on to work and teach at Nova-Southeastern University on the Clearwater campus, where she is currently the post-baccalaureate gross anatomy...
2021-05-2545 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 47: Tuvia Marciano D.O. Pediatric GastroenterologistSend us a textIn today’s episode, we have Dr. Tuvia Marciano. Dr. Marciano is a pediatric gastroenterologist at NYU Langone on Long Island. He graduated from the New York Institute of Technology in 2000 and completed his pediatrics residency at Downstate Medical Center before moving on to finish his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship in 2007 at the prestigious Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Marciano has won several awards for his excellent care and is featured in multiple regional guides including Newsday and New York Magazine. We hope you enjoy this episode.Edited by Thomas Jasionwski
2021-05-1825 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 46: Ariel Nassim D.O. Sports Medicine PhysicianSend us a textDr. Ariel Nassim is a sports medicine physician at Nassim Medical in New York. He graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Beth Israel. He also completed a sports medicine fellowship at Drexel University College of Medicine. In addition to his regular practice, Dr. Nassim has worked with several professional athletes at various sports events, including the US Open and Pan American Games. He is even scheduled to be on Team USA’s medical staff at the up...
2021-05-1146 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 45: Jim MacKenzie D.O. PsychiatristSend us a textToday, we will be speaking with Dr. Jim MacKenzie, a child psychiatrist in Chicago. Dr. MacKenzie graduated from the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his residency in psychiatry at Loyola University followed by a fellowship in child psychiatry at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. He went on to practice academic medicine, but recently transitioned much of his time to focus on political advocacy. He is currently working to expand the scope of practice of family medicine physicians to include psychiatric care. As you will soon see, Dr. Ma...
2021-05-041h 35
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 44: Edith Waskel OMS-IV and Edward Ng OMS-IV SOMA & COSGPSend us a textFor our fourth and final Osteopathic Medicine Month episode, we had the pleasure to host Student Doctor Edith Waskel, OMS-IV, and Student Doctor Edward Ng, OMS-IV, MS. Edie and Ed are current fourth-year osteopathic medical students and soon-to-be graduates of the Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (WU-COMP) in Pomona, California. Successfully beating the odds and couples-matching to the University of Illinois-Chicago Emergency Medicine Residency program, they will begin their physician journey as emergency medicine interns this July.Drawn to the mind, body, and spirit...
2021-04-2759 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 43: Tyree Winters D.O. Pediatrician & Associate Program Director ; The TicToc Doc!Send us a textFor our third Osteopathic Medicine Month episode, we had the honor to host pediatrician Dr. Tyree Winters, DO, FACOP, FAAP. Dr. Winters is both the Pediatric Residency Associate Program Director and the third-year medical student pediatric clerkship director at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.Dr. Winters is committed to community pediatrics and child advocacy and maintains a special interest in helping youth combat obesity. To that end, he created a dance exercise program called “Hip Hop with a Doc” for kids and adopted the moniker "Dr. Tye."Tune in to learn...
2021-04-201h 04
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 42: Gerard Baltazar D.O. Critical Care SurgeonSend us a textIn today’s episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Gerard Baltazar, with whom I will be working in the future at my residency. Dr. Baltazar is a trauma and intensive care surgeon at NYU Langone Health. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biology and fine arts from Georgetown University and his D.O. degree from Touro University in 2007.Dr. Baltazar completed his general surgical residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and finished a fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at Rutgers University Hospital in Ne...
2021-04-1345 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 41: Jason Haxton M.A., D.O. (h.c.) Director of the Museum of Osteopathic MedicineSend us a textWelcome to the first episode in our series highlighting physicians for Osteopathic Awareness Month. Today, we interview Jason Haxton, who has been awarded an "honorary D.O." because of his role as the director of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO. for the past 20 years. Today, he will share with us some of the fascinating history of osteopathy.The collections of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine include more than 80,000 objects, photographs, documents, and books dating from the early 1800s to the present (focused mainly on 1870–1940). The core of the col...
2021-04-0635 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 40: National Doctor's Day Advice CompilationSend us a textToday, we have a special episode for you in celebration of National Doctor’s Day. For the past 14 months, we have been interviewing osteopathic physicians about their career journeys and experiences. We like to ask them about the best advice they have for students entering the field of medicine. Today, we have compiled for you some of the most valuable advice we have heard from our guests to help motivate you through YOUR journey in medicine. We hope you enjoy this episode!Created and edited by Madli Vahtra
2021-03-3009 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 39: Tara Gaston D.O. Orthopedic ResidentSend us a textWelcome to our 39th episode and the fourth installment in the resident physician series. Today, we have Dr. Tara Gaston, a fifth-year orthopedic resident at Rowan University and Jefferson-Kennedy Hospital. Prior to receiving her DO degree at Rowan University, she obtained a master's in physiology and biophysics and a bachelor's in biology at Gettysburg College. She is married to a previous guest we have had on this podcast, Dr. Ryan Moncman, a neurosurgery resident.In this episode, Dr. Gaston talks about what made her choose orthopedic surgery and her journey into...
2021-03-2342 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 38: Teresa Hubka D.O. Obstetrician & Gynecologist ; Future President of the AOA!Send us a textThird-year osteopathic medical student Madli Vahtra is joined by her colleague, Tiffany Carlson, in speaking to Dr. Teresa Hubka, a D.O. practicing obstetrics and gynecology in Chicago. Dr. Hubka graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed an internship year in New Jersey at the Atlantic City Medical Center and her residency in OB/GYN at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. After residency, Dr. Hubka started a private practice that subsequently grew into Comprehensive Wellness Care, a practice that specializes in the total care of women of...
2021-03-161h 18
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 37: Carisa Champion D.O. Surgical ResidentSend us a textCarisa Champion is the third resident DO physician we have had on the podcast. She is currently a fourth-year surgical resident at the University of Florida Health in Jacksonville, FL.In medical school, she not only graduated with a concomitant doctor of osteopathy degree and a jurisprudence doctorate, making her a physician and lawyer, but also a master's in public health.Dr. Champion's resume includes acting as a White House intern, AOA Board of Trustees Student Representative, national chair of the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP), and...
2021-03-0946 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 36: Cindy Hoffman D.O. DermatologistSend us a textIn today’s episode, we have Dr. Cindy Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985 and completed both family medicine and dermatology residencies by 1990.Dr. Hoffman's practice ranges from general dermatology to Mohs surgery and even cosmetic and laser treatments. She rounds out her busy schedule by acting as the dermatology residency director at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and is the course director of the dermatology department at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.In episode 19, we spoke with her ab...
2021-03-0234 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 35: Ashley Roxanne Peterson D.O. Family Medicine ResidentSend us a textIn this episode of D.O. or Do Not, I interview Dr. Ashley Peterson. She grew up as a military kid, started kindergarten at age four, and attended UNC Charlotte, graduating at the ripe age of 19 with a degree in anthropology. She then went directly to the Georgia campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is very candid about her mistakes and successes there. As a student, she served as the Student National Medical Association's Georgia Chapter President. She was able to take advantage of and learned a lot during away rotations...
2021-03-0143 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 34: Darnita Anderson Hill D.O.- Blacks in Osteopathic Medicine: An idea Who's Time has Come!Send us a textFor our fourth Black History Month episode, we had the privilege to speak with Dr. Darnita Anderson Hill, DO. Dr. Anderson Hill is the daughter of Dr. William Anderson, DO, a surgeon and pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement who we interviewed previously this month.At a young age, Dr. Anderson Hill knew she wanted to pursue a career as a physician. Ultimately, her passion led her to apply to both osteopathic and allopathic institutions. Dr. Anderson Hill quickly discovered that the philosophy and principles of osteopathic medicine truly resonated with...
2021-02-2350 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 33: Jennifer Caudle D.O. Family Medicine PhysicianSend us a textDr. Jennifer Caudle is a board-certified family medicine physician and associate professor in the department of Family Medicine at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Caudle was a faculty member in the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital residency program in internal medicine in Baltimore, MD, and an instructor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Caudle graduated with honors from Princeton University and earned her medical degree from UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine.She appears as a regular on-air health...
2021-02-1648 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 32: Barbara Ross-Lee D.O. Family Medicine PhysicianSend us a textIn this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee, a woman whose accolades include building a successful family practice during the 70’s, a difficult feat at the time for a woman and an African American, to becoming the first woman of color to hold the position of dean at an American medical school.Dr. Lee tells us about growing up in Detroit as the eldest daughter of a large family, her discovery of osteopathy, and her amazing life journey that led her to the dean’s position at two...
2021-02-0935 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 31: William G. Anderson D.O. Surgeon, Educator and Civil Rights Leader- D.O. RockstarSend us a textDr. Anderson is a 93-year-old African American osteopathic physician who is currently a professor of surgery and senior advisor to the dean at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU-COM). He holds the distinction of being the first African American on the American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees and served as the president of the American Osteopathic Association in 1994 and 1995.Dr. Anderson was born in Americus, Georgia, to the daughter of a slave in 1927. Dr. Anderson attended Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He returned to Albany, Georgia...
2021-02-0258 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 30: Jamie Lanzillotta D.O. PediatricianSend us a textIn this episode, we are lucky to have a special guest: Dr. Jamie Lanzillotta. In prior episodes of our podcast, we have tended to focus on the excitement of specialties such as neurosurgery or emergency department and doctors who work on the frontlines saving lives. Today, we host a different type of “superhero”, who, in my opinion, is more impressive: a doctor who can balance her career and her family, making sure her three children feel just as important and well-cared for as her patients.Dr. Lanzillotta practices general pediatrics on Long...
2021-01-1936 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 29: Rebeccah Rodriguez D.O. Olympic Sports Medicine PhysicianSend us a textIn today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Rebeccah Rodriguez, a Latin American trailblazer and osteopathic physician who serves on the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as a Team USA physician and was on the medical staff at the Olympic Training Site in Chula Vista, California, as team physician for over 10 years. Dr. Rodríguez earned her medical degree from the ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and subsequently completed a family practice residency at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She did a sports medicine fellowship at San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Cen...
2021-01-0541 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 28: John Gimpel D.O. President and CEO of the NBOMESend us a textIn today's episode, we welcome Dr. John Gimpel. Dr. Gimpel is the president and CEO of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. The NBOME is the organization that administers the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination or COMLEX- USA for short, which ensures that osteopathic physicians have competency for licensure and practice.In today’s conversation, Dr. Gimpel will speak with us about the history of the Board and the examination and the importance of the COMLEX for licensure. Furthermore, Dr. Gimpel will share his opinion on topics including the importance of...
2020-12-2259 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 27: David Rhoiney D.O. General Surgeon for the U.S. NavySend us a textIn this episode, we will speak with Dr. David Rhoiney. Dr. Rhoiney is the model of success, but his path was far from easy. He is a minority physician who clearly demonstrates that strength of will and hard work can overcome any hardship. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy before graduating from A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014 and becoming a general surgeon. Dr. Rhoiney is currently stationed in Guantanamo Bay and serves as the lieutenant commander in the Navy. However, before achieving any of his academic accolades, he...
2020-12-1546 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 26: Anne Kozlowski D.O. Radiologist; How Ballet fed my love for reading films in a dark room?Send us a textDr. Anne Kozlowski is a diagnostic radiologist who works at Tulsa Radiology Associates, which is affiliated with St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Kozlowski went to medical school at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has more than 20 years of experience in her field of radiology. Dr. Kozlowski will share with us her journey, from starting as a ballerina that danced in front of the camera to her current job as a physician who works behind the film.-Description updated 01/2021
2020-12-0119 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 25: Richard Morgan D.O. Physician's Opioid Crisis: A Dark Journey and the Return HomeSend us a textRichard Morgan was a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation who trained at the Rusk Institute of NYU Medical Center. He graduated from NYCOM in 1998. He then went into private practice in New York City with a focus on sports medicine and musculoskeletal disorders. Throughout his early career, where he was triggered by an early injury and surgical procedure, he followed a dark path down an abyss of addiction that ultimately led him to federal prison, where he was sentenced to 14 years for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. After serving 97 months of hi...
2020-11-1147 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 24: Rodney Bates D.O. Chair of Primary Care at Idaho COMSend us a textToday, I am excited to be interviewing Dr. Rodney Bates, who serves as professor and chair of primary care at ICOM. Dr. Bates is a favorite of almost every student at ICOM. Dr. Bates has over 12 years of extensive experience as an internal medicine doctor, working both in a large practice and as a hospitalist before joining the school’s faculty.Dr. Bates will describe what it was like to be raised in a rural area and how his interests in medicine and osteopathy were sparked by his interactions with a sm...
2020-11-0655 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 23: Qiuping Zhou D.O. Director of the Cardiothoracic ICUSend us a textDr. Qiuping Zhou is a board-certified attending physician specializing in emergency medicine and critical care medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, part of Northwell Health. She is the director of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Zucker School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree in China and obtained a second degree in osteopathy at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Zhou is an active member of the Society of Critical Care...
2020-10-2433 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 21: Margaret Wilson D.O. Dean of the Kirksville COMSend us a textIn today’s episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Margaret Wilson, the current dean at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, the founding school of osteopathy. Dr. Wilson actually grew up in Kirksville, Missouri, and is a graduate of the very same school. She did a rotating internship in Ohio, became a family practitioner, and worked with the National Service Health Corps.Dr. Wilson is a true leader and role model to all osteopathic physicians. She serves as the chairman of the Board of Deans for the A...
2020-10-1533 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 22: Robert A. Cain D.O. President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)Send us a textDr. Robert Cain is the current president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, also known as AACOM. Every osteopathic student has communicated with AACOM. AACOM is the organization that supports the 37 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States.Dr. Cain is a pulmonologist by trade and graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before he became president and CEO of AACOM, he served as the associate dean for Clinical Education at the Ohio COM, where he oversaw business development and relationship management...
2020-10-1554 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 20: James Aston D.O. Founder of Rollin' Bones & OMT PractitionerSend us a textDr. Aston is a Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine alumnus who did a family practice residency at Unity Health in Arkansas and completed further training in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) at the University of North Texas. He currently works at the University of North Texas Health Science Center's family medicine clinic and residency. In addition to these accolades, Dr. Aston was the world's first fellowship-trained performing arts medicine physician, using OMM to treat musicians and dancers.Dr. Aston is dedicated to the study of osteopathy. In an effort to educate students...
2020-10-0833 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 19: Cindy Hoffman D.O. & Kyle Katona M.D. Program Directors (Dermatology & Internal Medicine)Send us a textToday on D.O. or Do Not, we venture slightly “off the path” to try and help medical students applying for residencies in the “new post-graduate education” system.To give some historical background, there previously were separate residency programs sponsored by the American Osteopathic Association (DO) and the American College of Graduate Medical Education (MD). Graduates of osteopathic medical school could apply for either. In 2018, the ACGME and AOA merged, allowing one residency pathway for MDs and DOs.According to the ACGME, the reasons for the merger were to:-pr...
2020-10-0638 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 18: Suzanne Steinbaum D.O. CardiologistSend us a textIn this episode of D.O. or Do Not, we interview Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum. Dr. Steinbaum is a board-certified cardiologist who has devoted her career not just to the treatment of heart disease but more importantly to its prevention. Although she has had impressive post-doctoral training in allopathic institutions, there is no question that her philosophy is osteopathic.Dr. Steinbaum was raised in an “osteopathic family” with a father and multiple relatives who were D.O. physicians. She is an alumna of Tufts University in Massachusetts and earned her D.O. degre...
2020-09-2550 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 17: John Thurman, Jr., D.O. Family Medicine PhysicianSend us a textIn today’s episode, we will be speaking with Dr. John Thurman. Dr. Thurman is a family medicine physician who attended medical school at A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at MacNeal Memorial Hospital in 2015.Dr. Thurman’s history of leadership, however, predates his career in medicine. Before medical school, Dr. Thurman attended West Point, the United States elite military academy. While at West Point, he commanded a company at Camp Buckner and was on battalion staff during the academic year. Dr. Thurman playe...
2020-09-231h 08
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 16: Humayun Chaudhry D.O. President of the Federation of State Medical BoardsSend us a textDr. Humayun “Hank” J. Chaudhry is president and chief executive officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) of the United States. The FSMB is the umbrella agency for all state medical licensing boards. Dr. Chaudhry graduated from New York University, NYITCOM, and Harvard School of Public Health. He is board-certified in internal medicine and completed his residency training at Winthrop University Hospital. In addition, he served as health commissioner for Suffolk County, a flight surgeon with the 732nd Airlift Squadron, and the medical operations flight commander for the 514th Aeromedical Staging Squa...
2020-09-2031 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 15: Karen J. Nichols D.O. Chair of the ACGME; DO Legend!Send us a text"It's not about giving back. It's about paying it forward." Dr. Nichols is a true trailblazer. She worked as a family practitioner and became the first female dean at the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she served for 16 years. During this time, she was elected president of the American Osteopathic Association. When we interviewed female physicians on our podcast, many identified Dr. Nichols as their mentor and role model. In 2015, Dr. Nichols was selected for the Distinguished Service Certificate, the highest honor awarded by the AOA, for her l...
2020-09-1253 minD.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 3: Adena Leder D.O. Neurologist REMASTEREDDr. Adena Leder was kind enough to give us a second live interview!For our interview, we have Dr. Adena Leder, a board certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders. Dr. Leder graduated from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and completed her neurology residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center. She moved on to finish her movement disorder fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in 2004 and practiced clinical neurology for 10 years before joining NYITCOM.
2020-09-0535 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 14: Adam Katof D.O. InternistSend us a textCurrently, Dr. Katof has a busy internal medical practice, working with a physician assistant, and is employed by a large healthcare organization.Dr. Katof practices in a small suburb of New York City and cares for thousands of patients, sometimes spanning three generations in one family.He went to the elite University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate education. After evaluating all of his options for medical school, he attended NYITCOM and graduated in 1999. After considering a career in radiology and gastroenterology, Dr. Katof completed his internal medicine residency at...
2020-08-3043 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 13: Ian Storch D.O. & James Dahle M.D. White Coat Investor and Emergency Medicine Physician; Show me the Money!Send us a textPlease note we are not offering any individual financial advice in this episode; if you have questions, you should seek the help of a financial advisor.In Part I of this episode, Dr. Ian Storch, D.O., has agreed to answer personal financial questions and share with us the decisions that he made during his physician’s journey. These choices, right or wrong, will be laid out as the basis for further discussion and analysis.In Part II of the episode, Dr. Storch will talk with Dr. James Dahle, M...
2020-08-171h 11
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 12: Tara Liberman D.O. Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Physician; Is end of life care the beginning of compassion?Send us a textWelcome to our twelfth episode. Today, we have Dr. Tara Liberman. Dr. Liberman specializes in geriatric and palliative medicine. She graduated from NYITCOM in 2001 and completed her residency and fellowship at North Shore Manhasset. Dr. Liberman is an assistant professor at the Zucker School of Medicine and currently serves as associate chief of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, overseeing inpatient and outpatient clinical services. Dr. Liberman has won multiple awards for her dedication to her field and compassion for patients. She provides an approach that improves the quality of life for patients an...
2020-08-0724 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 11: Janette Martin M.Ed; Idaho-COM Director of D.O. Admissions; What does it take to get in?Send us a textUsually, we interview physicians; in this episode, however, we made an exception. We hope that this interview can provide insight for pre-medical students hoping to apply to osteopathic medical school. Janette Martin serves as director of admissions at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. She came to Idaho from Tennessee, where she worked as the director of admissions of an osteopathic medical school for over nine years. “We love having Janette at ICOM! I enjoy seeing her smiling face every time I see her on campus. I know I can alwa...
2020-07-2819 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 10: Mirtha Macri D.O. Emergency Medicine Physician - NETFLIX Lenox Hill Star!Send us a textDr. Mirtha Macri is an emergency medicine physician in the new Netflix hit series "Lenox Hill."She graduated from NYITCOM in 2008 and subsequently completed her residency at St. Luke's Hospital, now known as Mt. Sinai West. Dr. Macri will discuss important attributes needed for an emergency medicine physician, insight and tips into the residency process, her perspective on an osteopathic education, and her dedication to helping the underserved.
2020-07-2436 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 9: Jason Golbin D.O. Vice President of CHS and Pulmonologist; So impressive you'll find it hard to breathe!Send us a textDr. Jason Golbin is the system chief quality officer and senior vice president of the Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Not only does Dr. Golbin oversee thousands of executive decisions, he is also board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, sleep medicine, critical care, as well as neuro-critical care. He obtained his medical degree from NYITCOM. He completed his internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill and went on to finish his fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic.We hope that his interview will give you insight into medical administration.
2020-07-2329 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 8: Colleen McCally D.O. Anesthesiologist; This woman will not put you to sleep!Send us a textDr. Colleen McCally graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006 and went on to specialize in anesthesiology. She completed her residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Columbia Hospital and her fellowship at the New York School of Regional Anesthesia. In addition to practicing clinical anesthesiology, she is also the assistant director of East Shore Ambulatory Surgical Center.In this episode, we will discuss her career successes and her fulfilling work-life balance.
2020-07-0631 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 7: Matthew Rosenzweig D.O. Surgical Transplant Fellow; Playing musical chairs with internal organs!Send us a textThis is the second episode in our new resident series. In this episode, we will be talking with Dr. Matthew Rosenzweig, an incoming abdominal transplant fellow at Baylor University Medical Center in Texas.
2020-06-2330 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 6: Ryan Moncman D.O. Neurosurgery Resident - Your Brains are ready Sir!Send us a textThis is our first episode in our new resident series. In this episode, we will be talking with Dr. Ryan Moncman, a neurosurgical resident at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
2020-06-2233 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 5: David Elkowitz D.O. Pathologist and Dean of an MD school! A Jedi Mentor!Send us a textApproach it with a good attitude, defined as: working with diligence and a smileunderstand that the patient is always watchingDr. David Elkowitz comes from a line of physicians, with his father being one of the founders of NYITCOM. He trained as a pathologist and found early on in his career that he had a passion and skill for teaching students. For years, he was a professor at NYITCOM and was ultimately recruited by the progressive Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Zucker is an MD institution where he n...
2020-05-2756 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 4: David Galinkin D.O. Infectious Disease - You have a fever and a lesion where??Send us a textOn today’s episode of D.O. or Do Not, we will be talking with Dr. David Galinkin. Dr. Galinkin is an infectious disease expert who graduated from NYITCOM in 1998, did his IM residency at North Shore Manhasset, and completed his ID fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Today, he will take us through his journey in medicine and give us his thoughts on the COVID-19 situation.
2020-05-1924 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 3: Adena Leder D.O. Neurologist - RockSteady Boxing for Parkinsons is going to kick your A@@!Send us a textWelcome to our third episode. We hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. Our podcast will continue to give you high-quality interviews with relevant information from the safety of our homes. For our interview, we have Dr. Adena Leder, a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders. Dr. Leder graduated from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and completed her neurology residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center. She moved on to finish her movement disorder fellowship at B...
2020-05-1935 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 2: Mathew Nelson D.O. Emergency Medicine Program Director - What does it take to be an ER Doc?!Send us a textDr. Matt Nelson is an emergency medicine physician who received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from NYITCOM in 2001 and trained in emergency medicine at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. He was selected as chief resident in his final year and subsequently completed a fellowship in emergency ultrasound.In addition to his numerous publications, he became program director of the prestigious emergency medicine residency at North Shore/LIJ-Zucker School of Medicine in 2014. As program director, Dr. Nelson has selected and trained hundreds of EM physicians, both DO and MD, over...
2020-03-0334 min
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 1: Ian Storch D.O. Gastroenterologist, Let the Podcast Begin!Send us a textIn the first episode, we delve into the career path of Dr. Ian Storch, an accomplished gastroenterologist and founder of this series. Tune in to discover how he overcame numerous obstacles throughout his professional career as well as invaluable advice regarding how he achieved his career goals.
2020-01-2832 minD.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsIntroductionSend us a textOsteopathic Medicine is a distinct pathway for training physicians in the United States. There are currently 34 schools that have trained more than 145,000 practicing physicians. Osteopathic medicine has a holistic approach at its core and has historically been geared toward training primary care physicians. Learn who we are, why we're doing this, and what this podcast is about!Hosted and produced by Ian Storch, D.O., and Tianyu She, OMS-IIISend all inquiries, comments, and suggestions to DOorDoNotPodcast@gmail.com
2020-01-1606 min