D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical Students
Interviews with Osteopathic physicians on how their trials and tribulations got them to where they are! Geared towards osteopathic students but also for all healthcare students, pre-medical students, practicing physicians as well as anyone else interested in medicine. Team: Pre-Medical and Medical Students. Mentor: Dr. Ian Storch, DO
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148 episodes
Episode 147: D.O. Myths and Misconceptions 3: Osteopathic Manipulation is a Placebo? No Science? NOT! C.O.R.K.: The Conference on Osteopathic Research and Knowledge- Evidence based OMM
This is our third episode in a Series called M and M , or Myths and Misconceptions about Osteopathic Medicine. Today we will tackle the sentiment that “Osteopathic Manual Medicine is Voodoo.” Typically this is based on the fact t...
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Episode 146: Josh Baker, D.O., PhD- Why would you do a PhD!? The Value of the Dual Degree! Plus why Michigan State University- COM?
We are always excited when listeners reach out to us to share their story. Today, we're excited to speak with Josh Baker, a DO/PhD student at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Josh will explain the path tha...
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Episode 145: Dr. Michael Ayoub, D.O.- Tales from the Dark Side- NO Match? NO Soap? A New HOPE!
Michael Ayoub was an Osteopathic Medical students with great expectations. . . and then some difficulty passing a test called the COMLEX created a speed bump. He didn't Match, he didn't SOAP. . . so what could he do?
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Episode 144: Richard Terry, D.O.- Premed Highlight- LECOM Middletown Dean: Classic Ideas with a New Perspective
Today, we’re joined by Dr. Richard Terry, D.O., a family medicine physician and founding dean of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Elmira campus, who also holds the title of Assistant Dean of Regional Clinical Education...
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Episode 143: Dr. Christopher Fullmer D.O.- Integrated Plastic Surgery Resident- Can a DO match into a competitive surgical residency? You bet your Tram flap! Crossover from the Physicians Mind
Today’s episode is a crossover episode of an interview with Chris fullmer, a plastic surgery resident at Penn State. To start, our listeners should know that for plastic surgery there are two paths, the traditional which includes appl...
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Episode 142: Dr. Nicholas Elwert, D.O.- PM & R; Neuro-Rehab in Kentucky plus Residency Matching Pearls!
Today, we have a special guest, Dr. Nicholas Elwert, DO, MS, who wears many hats in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Dr. Elwert is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky, where he also serves as the ...
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Episode 141: Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, D.O. - OB/GYN- Womb With a View and other tales from Wine Country!
We love when amazing Osteopathic Physicians reach out to us to be on the Podcast! Today we interview Dr. Levy-Gantt, A board certified OB/GYN who practices in Napa Valley! She will speak to us about how she manages a solo prac...
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Episode 140: Dr. Harmit Singh Kalia, D.O.- Transplant Hepatology- We don't think his specialty is chopped liver!
On today's episode we interview Dr. Harmit Kalia, the Outreach Director for Northwell Health's liver transplant program and a board certified Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist- Dr. Kalia will tell us about his journey into medicine...
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Episode 139: Dr. Bill Admire, D.O.- Alabama COM- Emergency Medicine. . . Entrepreneur. . . and back to the Classroom! Pay it forward!
In today’s episode we're thrilled to have Dr. Bill Admire, a physician whose dedication to both community and professional leadership is truly inspiring. Dr. Admire holds many titles, including Vice President and Chief Medical Offic...
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Episode 138: Dr. David Shumway, D.O.- Perspective on Artificial Intelligence- Present Technology, Future Projections and AI importance for Osteopathy
On today's episode we interview Dr. David Shumway, DO. David was invited to speak at the recommendation of Dr. Jennifer Hauler after a recent presentation to the American Osteopathic Association on Artificial Intelligence and it's ...
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Episode 137: D.O. Myths and Misconceptions 2: Jim Dahle, MD- White Coat Investor: The Cost of Osteopathic Medical Education: Is the Juice worth the Squeeze?
M&M in medical terms mean Morbidity and Mortality (why did someone get sick or die!). In this series we are using the term to stand for MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS about Osteopathic Medical education in response to posts and webs...
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Episode 136: Dr. Amanda Martin, D.O. - Orthopedic Surgeon/ Olympic Doctor- Make NO BONES about it- This D.O. rocks!
On todays episode we interview Amanda Martin, DO an orthopedic surgeon who is practicing in Nashville Tennessee. Amanda will start her story by telling us about her experience as a sports medicine doctor at the 2024 Olympics ...
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Episode 135: Dr. Alex Sher, D.O.- Psychiatry Resident- Finance to Nurse? Nurse to Nurse Practioner? NP to Osteopathic Physician? Is this guy mashugana?
Today, we're thrilled to have Alex Sher, DO, arising first year psychiatry resident and writer for the D.O. who was born and raised in southern florida. Alex’s story is special as medicine is a second career and he started as an Regist...
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Episode 134: Dr. Gaudin D.O. Neurosurgeon- What do you think this is Brain surgery? Yes it is!
The D.O. philosophy fits perfectly with primary care specialties such as family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics and OB/GYN. Can a D.O. go into competitive specialties such as Neurosurgery? YES THEY CAN!This week, we’...
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Episode 133: Dr. Joel Feder, D.O.- Family Practice: What does a D.O. do after retirement? Beach and fun? NO! Medical Mission to Vietnam!
Today 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 pr...
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Episode 132: Dr. Richard Riemer, D.O.- Building GME and New Residencies at Touro- California; Making Osteopathy Great Again!
Today we have a deep conversation with Dr. Richard Riemer about the Touro University Medical Group, which he has helped to create and run. Dr. Riemer will discuss the importance of strong clinical and post graduate medical opportunities a...
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Episode 131: Dr. Brian Loveless, D.O.- Family Med and NMM! A rose by any other name. . . ?
In this weeks episode we hightlight Brian Loveless one of the authors of the DO journal where he discusses important topics such as Osteopathic distinctiveness. In our interview he will discuss not only his role as Associate Professor of NMM/OM...
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Episode 130: Dr. Richard Jadick, D.O. Urology- Hero MD? Born on the fourth of July? Marine, Navy Corpsman and the toughest DO Alive!
This week we are joined by Dr. Richard Jadick, author of the book “On Call In Hell” which chronicles his time as a physician in the navy, where he was awarded the Bronze Star with “Combat V” device for heroic valor after he saved many liv...
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Episode 129 : D.O. Myths and Misconceptions 1: Chad Toujague- Director Kiran Patel Institue: Why are there so many new Osteopathic Schools?
In 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, ove...
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Episode 128: Pre-Med Highlight: Des Moines-COM: Interested in history and progress? The Second DO School! Dr. Angela Franklin, PhD - President and CEO
On today’s episode, we interview Dr. Angela Franklin who is the President and CEO of Des Moines University. Des Moines University Medical and Health Sciences Division is home of the second osteopathic school to open up in the United State...
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Episode 127: OMED 2023- Meet the future of Osteopathic Medicine!
Today's episode is short but powerful! Hear about the D.O. or DO not road trip to OMED in Orlando! We had the chance to spend time with the AOA and interview Osteopathic Medical Students from around the country! Their exciteme...
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Episode 126: Dr. Mylhan Myers, DO: Rural Family Medicine- Kicking it Old School. . . and delivering babies to boot!
In today’s episode we will share with you an amazing rural family practice physician who represents the pinnacle of what all Osteopathic Physicians should strive to be. Dr. Mylhan Myers was born in southern Missouri in an “Osteopathic ...
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Episode 125: Madison Salvitti and Ethan Kremer, MS-IV: Osteopathic Research in Italy? It's not all wine and pasta!!
This week’s episode features two 4th year medical students Madison Salvitti and Ethan Kremer who will share with us their medical experience doing Osteopathic Research in Europe. The trip was facilitated by Dr. Jordan Keys, the Dire...
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Episode 124: Crossover Episode: The Physician's Guide to Doctoring- is a DO and an MD interchangeable? I say thee nay!
Dr. 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 wha...
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Episode 123: Bryce Piro, OMS III- Coffe Docs Co- Coffee, Osteopathy, Tiktok, and Coffee
This week we are joined by Bryce Piro, a medical student at VCOM - Carolinas who started his own company while in medical school - CoffeeDocs Co. Bryce gives an inside view of his journey and what prompted his idea to start this company with hi...
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