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 Officer of the Infirmary Health System in Alabama. He serves as a Core site Medical Director for the Alabama College of Ost…

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 importance to the osteopathic community. David will give us a definition and history of AI and explain to us it's relev…

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 websites which abound on the internent. Today's episode will address the value of an Osteopathic School education. Specifically …

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 working with the Women's Soccer team which won gold. Amanda is an amazing woman who puts G-D and family first with Orthopedic…

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 Registered Nurse on a Surgical floor. Dr. Sherd had a thirst for knowledge and went back to school at night while working…

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’re joined by Dr. Xavier P. J. Gaudin, a renowned neurosurgeon known for his expertise in spinal surgeries, endovascular inter…

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 practice and his time in the millitary. Most interestingly, Dr. Feder shares with us what he has been doing in his retir…

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 at a medical school and what he is doing to expand these opportunities at Touro-California. Richard B. Riemer, DO…

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/OMM at Western University and his position as Chief Medical Officer at WesternU Health, but why he thinks it…

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 lives during the second battle of Fallujah. Dr. Jadick talks about his journey to osteopathic medicine starting wit…

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, over the past ten years, so many Osteopathic Schools have opened. Most of the reasons presented are unfounded and just plain untru…

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 States and the 15th largest medical school in the country. The dean, Angela Franklin, is a licensed clinical psycholo…

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 excitement is infectious! A special thanks to OnLineMedEd for allowing us to use their booth to conduct our interviews. For those of…

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 Family” with multiple members who attended A.T. Still University in Kirksville. Not surprisingly, with this backgro…

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 Director of the Osteopathic Manipulation Center at NYIT-COM (episode 106). Madison and Ethan flew to Italy and spent 3 wee…

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 what the differences between "Allopathic" or M.D. degrees and "Osteopathic" or D.O. degrees were. For those of you …

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 his roommates. He will discuss the process behind making his idea a reality, including how he got started as…

This week, we are joined by Dr. Michael Foti, a dedicated physician who serves as a professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, bringing his expertise and passion for medical education to the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a recommendation from the esteemed Dr. John Gimpel, Michael brings a wealth of experience as both a …

Dr. Andrea Amalfitano is an osteopathic physician, has a PhD, is a pediatrician, geneticist, educator, patient advocate, virologist, dean . . . and so much more! In today's episode Dr. Amalfitano discusses his pathway to Osteopathic Medicine, from an immigrant family and a father who recommended medicine becuase. . . "doctors are never out of work!…

We are always flattered when we are approached by exemplary physicians who wish to share their story. On today’s episode we speak with Dr. Stella Rubina a physician who serves as Director of the Palliative Care Medicine Department at Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens. Dr. Rubina earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brooklyn College after wh…

This week we are joined by Dr. Josh Lenchus, who has been featured in the American Osteopathic Association’s “The DO” many times, most recently as the first DO to be elected as the president of the Florida Medical Association. While giving insight to his journey, Dr. Lenchus embodies a quote from the most recent article from “The DO” “You should ne…

In this episode we interview four medical students who have been integral to the podcast over the past year. Meet Violet, Matt, Ben and Lilly. . . all future Osteopathic Physicians! Congratulations! For anyone who wants to hear an uplifting story or who is interested in following in their footsteps. . . . we are so proud of all four of them! (if yo…

Today we interview Dr. Adrian Woolley who is the current Director of Osteopathic Clinical Medicine at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMUCOM) . Dr. Wooley received her medical education from DMUCOM and completed her medical residency in Family Practice and OMM at the Des Moines General Osteopathic Hospital. Today she shares w…

How flattering it is when amazing Osteopathic Physicians call US to be on the podcast! In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Mary S. Doellman, a board-certified otolaryngologist and allergy physician (ENT) with Phelps Health in Rolla, MO. As an active duty physician, she served as chief otolaryngologist in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, and as a staff otolary…

Today’s guest speaker is Dr. Vania Manipod. Dr. Manipod is a board-certified psychiatrist and graduate of Western University of Health sciences in Pamona California. She is the editor-in-chief of the DO, an amazing publication produced by practicing DOs and osteopathic students which contains artilcles written about medical school, government advoc…

In today's episode, we tackle the question of . . . interested in primary care. . . should you do family practice or internal medicine? and what are the differences? To answer this question we called on Dr. Jill Sisselman, a board certified family practice doctor and her husband, Dr. Stephen who did a residency in internal medicine. The couple atte…

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Robert Hasty, Dean and Chief Academic Officer of OCOM. This is a new osteopathic medical school which is opening it's doors in August 2024, in Orlando, FL. Dr. Hasty speaks about what the school will offer including state of the art facilities, unique features of the curriculum and the incredible teaching st…

On today’s episode of DO or Do Not, we sit down with Dr. Alan Yee. an associate clinical professor and neurology associate program director at the UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Yee is a fellowship-trained critical care neurologist with clinical interests in osteopathic manipulative medicine and stroke recovery. Our conversation with Dr. Yee covers a…

Today'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…

In this episode, Matthew Kaplan, our very own Social Media Director, tries on a "different hat" as he interviews Steven Toplan , Director of Admissions at TouroCOM's Harlem Campus. Matt is applying to Osteopathic Medical School this year and is the perfect person to ask pertinent questions not only about academics, but extracurricular activities an…

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. John Kelly, a general anesthesiologist practicing out of Port Washington, New York. Prior to attending New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Kelly worked as a chemical engineer for five years. Dr Kelly will discuss the transition from a career in engineering to medicine, as wel…

In today's episode, we are excited to be joined by the dean of Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Tami Hendriksz, a true "D.O. Rockstar!" Dr. Hendriksz will shed light on what makes Touro California stand out as an academic institution, as well as what students can expect form four years in Vallejo, California. Dr. Hen…

In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Matthew Shatzer. Dr. Shatzer discusses the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, also known as PM&R, and why it is the perfect match for an Osteopathic Physician. Dr. Shatzer served as program director for Northwell Health for over 10 years and helps us understand what programs lo…

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Jordan Keys, Professor Of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Keys describes what Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is and what types of medical problems can be treated with the modality. She discusses why manual tech…

This is a "book-ends" episode where we interview Dr. Renee Darko. Remember a few months ago we interviewed her husband, "Dr. Nii" but there is no question that "Dr. Renee" deserves her own spotlight! On this episode of the D.O. or Do Not Podcast, we meet Dr. Renee Darko who as she states wears “ a lot of different hats”. In this episode Dr. Darko t…

In today's episode of the D.O. or Do Not, we are joined by Mr. Austin Gentry, Associate Director of Admissions at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mr. Gentry speaks about the medical school application process and what pre-medical students should be doing to optimize their application. He discusses what makes Burre…

Sayeed 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…

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Patricia Matto who is currently serving as the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). She gives advice for pre-med students on the application process, what VCOM has to offer and what they can expect as students, specifically during clinical rotations. She conti…

Today we will follow the story of Dr. Austin Price. Dr. Price is a 3rd year combined vascular surgery/surgical resident at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Price wanted to be a doctor since he was in high school and started his journey by practicing as a certified nursing assistant at a nursing home for 5 1/2 yeas in Pennsylvania. He then went on to…

We 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 St…

Today we interview Mathew Sison, a second year medical Student at the NYIT college of Osteopathic Medicine Old Westbury Campus. Before enrolling in medical school Matthew completed his undergraduate at Cornell University and did clinical research at the Mount Sinai Hospital Ican School of Medicine within the Department of Anesthesiology.. While at …

On this episode of the DO or do not podcast, we have Dr. John Graneto, dean of the college of osteopathic medicine at California Health Sciences University, or CHSU. Dr. Graneto also serves as the chief academic officer, vice president of health affairs, and professor at CHSU-COM. Previously, he served as associate dean and professor of pediatrics …

Today, we will be interviewing Dr. Amir Khiabani, a first year resident in the University of South Florida emergency medicine residency program at Tampa General Hospital. Amir joined the DO or Do Not Podcast team during the second year and was the second producer. Having worked as a chemist and teacher before attending the Alabama College of Osteop…

On this episode we are thrilled to interview Dr. Nii Darko also known on his podcast “Docs Outside the Box” as Dr. Nii. He will tell us about why he started podcasting as well as how he chose the specialty of Trauma Surgery. He will explain what Locum Tenens work is and why he feels it fits his life and goals. Dr. Darko will discuss his journey fro…

On today’s episode we interview Dr. Bernadette Riley, the current director of New York Institute of Technology's Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)/Hypermobility Treatment Center and an associate professor of Family Medicine. For those of you that don’t know EDS is a a group of rare inherited conditions that affect connective tissue. Dr. Riley cares for …

In today's episode we focus on Women in Osteopathic Medicine. We have the honor of interviewing Dr. Thomas Quinn the author of "The Feminine Touch: History of Women in Osteopathic Medicine". Dr. Quinn is military and family practice physician who transitioned from clinical practice into academic medicine teaching at the Lake Erie college of osteopa…

Dr. Tyler Cymet, D.O is an internal medicine physician in Baltimore, Maryland who has had an amazing and diverse career both in clinical practice and organized medicine. We were excited when Dr. Cymet reached out to us to be a guest on our podcast! Dr. Cymet did his undergraduate studies at Emory University and continued his medical education at No…

Dr. 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 directly or indirectly as the organization that supports the 37 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States. Dr. Cain is a pulmonologist who…

On this episode of the DO or Do Not podcast, we interview Sandra Snyder, DO. Dr. Snyder is the Program Director of the Family Medicine residency program at the Cleveland Clinic. It is with pride that we speak with Dr. Snyder, an Osteopathic Physician who leads a program at one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. For those of you wh…

Today’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…