D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical Students

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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 full time to get a degree as a Nurse Practitioner, ultimately working in a family practice and then an Urgent Care Clinic.  With the support of some strong Osteopathic Mentors, Alex picked up his family and moved to Tennessee to attend the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Alex will discuss with us how  As a non-traditional student with a family, he navigated the challenges of taking the MCAT, returning to college, and applying to medical school. He offers valuable advice to those considering different paths in healthcare. He will explain his pride in Osteopathic Medicine that led him to become active on the DO magazines Editorial advisory board. Join us as we explore Alex's unique story and gain insights into the diverse opportunities within the medical field.

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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 interventions, and deep brain stimulation. His innovative techniques and dedication to patient care have made a significant impact in neurosurgery. 

Dr. Gaudin will share his path into neurosurgery, the challenges of residency, and strategies for success. He’ll also discuss his practice in New York, the hurdles of securing a position in a major city, and his approach to work-life balance. Finally, he will offer advice for aspiring neurosurgeons and insights into how the field is evolving.

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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 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 did his residency in the Navy at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia. He served on active duty in the Navy for three years, and then served in the reserves for 35 years, retiring in 2008 as a Navy captain.

Dr. Feder's passion for family medicine and Osteopathy is viral.  If you were considering this career path but weren't sure. . . Dr. Feder's "retrespectoscope" will remove all doubt!

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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, is a specialist in neurology at Touro University Medical Group.  Dr. Riemer treats all neurologic conditions with an emphasis on neuromusculoskeletal and spine disorders

Dr. Riemer earned his Doctor of Medicine from the AT Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He then completed his internship at Tucson General Hospital in Arizona and his residency at the University of California Davis in Sacramento.

Dr. Riemer has been endowed with numerous awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Educator of the Year (UC Davis Neurology), Physician of the Year (Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeon), and Volunteer Faculty (UC Davis).

 We know you will enjoy this episode!

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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 is important to him to keep up his family practice clinical skills by working in Urgent Care.  Dr Loveless is a strong advocate for Osteopathic Medicine and champions the need for DO's to be proud of the profession.

We have no doubt that listening to Dr. Loveless will make you LOVE Osteopathy MORE!  This is one amazing interview you won't want to miss!

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 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 with the time where his drive to become a physician was born during a snowy night as a Marine (Yes he was a Marine as well!) Dr. Jadick details his time in the military before, during, and after his medical career and how his Urology program in Augusta held a position for him while he was serving our country. While serving as a physician in the Navy, he went to  the front lines because of his medical belief that every minute following an traumatic injury was crucial to the life of a Marine. We found Dr. Jadick’s story fascinating and we know that you will too!

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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 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 will find the true  answer to this question through an interview Chad Toujague, the director of the Dr. Kiran C Patel Institute for Graduate Medical Education.  The institute has not only supported an Osteopathic school at Nova Southeastern, opened a new Osteopathic School in Orlando, and opened a new MD school in the United States at Nova Southeastern , but are opening international schools in India and Africa as well!  Do you think Chad had a better answer than say. . . a pediatric nephrologist?  Of course he did!  Want to know why so many new DO schools have opened recently and Coca’s response to this phenomenon? Listen closely to today’s interview and learn!  We certainly did!

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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 psychologist who completed her PhD at Emory University followed by a clinical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital. Our conversation with Dr. Franklin touches on several topics including her roles and responsibilities as President and CEO of DMU as well as the importance of opportunity and preparation for life’s challenges. For our pre-medical listeners, medical students, and members of the medical community, Dr. Franklin shares pearls of wisdom that you won’t want to miss. 

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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 you not able to attend, we highly recommend a trip to San Antonio,Texas for the meeting next year!

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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 background Dr. Meyers followed in their footsteps and knew early on that he wanted to go into Family Medicine.  Dr. Meyers found a passion for OB/GYN and decided to not only do his residency in Medicine Residency in Wichita, KS, but an OB/GYN fellowship as well.  He ultimately moved back to his hometown to come full circle with his practice.

During the interview, Dr. Myers paints a beautiful picture of his practice which  seamlessly interweaves him into the fabric of community with deep patient relationships relationships in the outpatient clinic and ranging to  inpatient medicine in the hospital as well as the delivery of babies which has always been his passion. He describes his time in military and the perspectives it provided him through his journey. We hope you enjoy this evocative episode.