"I was born to be a DO," says Olutayo Sogunro, DO, a member of the ACOS. After working as a trauma surgeon, Dr. Sogunro transitioned to breast surgery, where she felt she could make a deeper impact. D.O. or Do Not Podcast: bit.ly/4kxmOUW #DOProud

From her roots as a student-athlete 💪 to her passion for underserved communities 🤝, Dr. Warren shares how teamwork and humanism shaped her journey into osteopathic medicine 💙

👩‍⚕️ Meet the powerhouse behind WesternU’s COMP & COMP-Northwest: Dr. Lisa Warren, DO!

This week, Dr. Lisa Warren, DO shares her story—from caring for underserved communities to leading one of the top osteopathic schools in the country 🏥💪

On today’s episode, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Shandra Basil — a true trailblazer in medicine and living proof that you can imagine your dream job... and create it. 💫💼

Dr. Shandra Basil shares the powerful moment she discovered DPC as a student — and how that one experience gave her the clarity and courage to keep going through all the long nights, self-doubt, and sacrifice. 🩺

In this episode, Dr. McMillan dives into the mission and impact of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics—from creating opportunities and mentorship to advocating for DOs in the surgical space.

Dr. McMillan dives into why osteopathic medicine plays a vital role in orthopedics, emphasizing how the body is a continuum and how DOs are trained to treat the whole patient, not just the part. 🌐🩺

From weighing your personal values and lifestyle goals to understanding practice culture and long-term growth, Dr. McMillan breaks down what really matters when making one of the biggest decisions of your career.

Dr. Jonah Zeitlin shares why your gap year can be a game-changer — if you use it right.💥

Dr. Jonah Zeitlin shares the pivotal question that changed everything — and why he chose the D.O. path with confidence.💙

💥Now? She’s a proud MD graduate from St. George’s University and a Pediatric resident, living the dream they said she couldn’t have. 👶🩺

🌍✈ Leaving the country to chase your dream of becoming a doctor isn’t for the faint of heart and Dr. Samantha Gerstman knew that.

👐From mind-body medicine to whole-patient care, she lives and breathes the D.O. values every day 🌿

💡 In medicine, we’re lifelong learners 📚 — and embracing that mindset is what keeps us growing, curious, and compassionate. ❤

In the days that followed, they searched for answers and came across a term they had never heard before: SUDC — Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood.👶

Too many people think that once you pick a path, you’re stuck on it forever. But life doesn’t work like that. It’s okay to pivot, re-evaluate, and shift directions. Her advice? “Try to just enjoy the ride.” 🎢💛

He’s a D.O. through and through 🧠 — and even as a gastroenterologist, he makes it a point to connect with his patients on every level: ‍♂️ Mind ‍♀️ Body 💬 Spirit

🩺 Our one and only, Dr. Ian Storch isn’t just repping D.O.s in this crossover — he’s shouting out the real MVPs of medicine: primary care physicians.

He’s seen it firsthand. The students who rise to the top aren’t always from the biggest names—they’re the ones who grind, show up every day, and refuse to settle. 🔥