Kate Bailey
Graduating from: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Child Neurology, Cleveland Clinic
My story: I believe my osteopathic training will allow me to be an empathetic, evidence-based pediatric neurologist who is able to deliver high quality, culturally competent care to all.
Cheyennae Barbee
Graduating from: Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Internal Medicine, Indiana University Indianapolis
My story: My osteopathic training allows me to take a more empathetic and holistic approach to treating patients. My education has made it easier to diagnose without using imaging or tests. Simply listening to the patient and doing a good physical exam can give you a lot of answers!
Cameron Chappell
Graduating from: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Internal Medicine, Northeast Georgia Medical Center
My story: I’m excited to start my residency training as an osteopathically trained physician because I love having osteopathic manipulative medicine as another tool in my tool belt.
I love the idea of being able to prescribe medications and advise patients about their health, but also having the ability to say, “Hey, let’s see what we can do about that pain right here, right now, and get you feeling a little better as you walk out of here.”
Also the osteopathic principles regarding the connectedness of the body, mind, and spirit are big for me personally. Focusing on those three aspects help me treat patients more holistically, but also help me remember that I need to maintain those parts of myself as well. I genuinely believe remembering that will help me when things get hard in residency, because I know they will.
Megan Crotts
Graduating from: A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Surgery, St. Mary’s KCU Kansas City
My story: My career thus far has been taught by DO surgeons, and I look forward to continuing to be trained by DO surgeons! I feel confident that being a DO made me work harder to go into surgery, and I’m grateful!
Zachary Dickey
Graduating from: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Louisiana
Matched to: PM&R, University of Miami
My story: In my opinion, no specialty better embodies the philosophy of osteopathic medicine than physiatry. We focus on promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, regardless of the severity of an ailment. Through an integrative approach, we aim to restore health by using medical and manipulative techniques to optimize the body’s physiologic state, facilitating its natural ability to heal and regenerate.
Whitley Figge
Graduating from: A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: General Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
My story: My osteopathic training will assist me in practicing with compassion, treating patients as people, and maintaining humanism at the forefront of patient care.
Christopher Gray
Graduating from: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Emergency Medicine, Prisma Health/UofSC School of Medicine Greenville
My story: The osteopathic tenant of the “Body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit.” allows me to see a patient beyond the chief complaint and address not only physical distress but acknowledge the toll it takes on the entire body. I have a unique match as a non-traditional student.
I began nursing in 2013. I wanted to pursue medical school but was advised by a pre-med advisor to try nursing to see if medicine was what I wanted to pursue or NP school. After a couple of years, I decided to begin a DIY post-baccalaureate before being accepted into the University of Florida Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Program. I completed the program within 18 months, but, unfortunately, didn’t get into medical school due to a low MCAT score. I regrouped back to my old nursing job in Nashville, where I got into research. I attempted one last time to apply before getting to a Master’s of Biomedical Science program and was accepted.
During medical school, my wife and I had two kids, worked PRN at local hospitals while attending medical school. My wife is a year below me also applying emergency medicine. We met in Florida where I worked during my post-baccalaureate program. I have always been an ER nurse and have never worked nursing outside of an emergency department. Emergency Medicine is a specialty which I will value for the rest of my career.
There are many challenges we face now and will face in the future, but I know it is the right specialty for me. I applied to 29 programs and got 12 interviews. I auditioned at two programs, which were my top two choices.
Brittney Harrell
Graduating from: Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Family Medicine, Duke University
My story: I believe that my training as a DO has given me a true idea of what holistic care is really about. As a DO in residency, I believe that I will be providing a true service to my patient’s care by always considering the entire being, “body, mind, and spirit” included.
Rachel Hines
Graduating from: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Psychiatry, University of Missouri Columbia
My story: My osteopathic training will help me to treat my patients’ body, mind, and spirit. We are the sum of our parts, and treating the whole person is the bedrock of psychiatry!
Sophie Hockran
Graduating from: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Surgery, St. Elizabeth Youngstown, Ohio
My story: I firmly believe that my osteopathic training has prepared me exceptionally well for the next chapter of my medical career. As I look ahead to residency, I’m grounded not only in the core principles that will guide my clinical practice but also in the invaluable mentorship and support of peers who have shaped my journey. Even within the surgical field, osteopathic medicine has taught me to explore beyond the immediate pathology to see the whole patient, understand their story, and build meaningful connections. It’s about meeting patients where they are and addressing the social determinants of health that may have led them to my operating room. I’m eager to apply the skills and knowledge I’ve gained at CUSOM and through the osteopathic philosophy to become the most thoughtful, compassionate, and skilled surgeon I can be.
Donald P. Keating, III
Graduating from: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center
My story: Osteopathic training has given me a unique perspective on patient care, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the body and the importance of looking beyond just symptoms to understand the whole patient. While I feel that certain aspects of the curriculum could be further refined, the principles of osteopathic care have shaped me into a more compassionate and holistic provider. I’m excited to bring this holistic approach into residency, where I can continue learning and adapting to the needs of each patient.
Lauren Kostandaras
Graduating from: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: OB/GYN, Summa Health
My story: Becoming a DO was always plan A for me. The holistic approach to caring for patients and listening to their stories is how I practice my own healthcare as a patient and long to practice as a soon-to-be DO entering my residency training. I couldn’t be more proud and honored to graduate as an osteopathic physician and carry with me the core components of what it means to be a DO for the rest of my career as an OB/GYN!
Courtney Merwin
Graduating from: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: General Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
My story: For me, osteopathic medicine taught me to treat the patient, not just the disease. I’m confident that this philosophy alongside rigorous surgical training will allow me to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to my future patients.
Sydney Moriarty
Graduating from: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
Matched to: Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Genesys
My story: Training at an osteopathic medical school has given me a unique set of tools to help my future patients with the option of OMT. We have superpowers to help these patients in ways, in addition to interventions and pharmacological therapy, depending on what they need, giving me comfort and confidence.
Sonia Nemani
Graduating from: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Middletown
Matched to: PM&R, SUNY Upstate
My story: I’m excited to start my residency journey! Everything I’ve learned until now, including all the highs and lows, has prepared me to be a knowledgeable and compassionate physician.
Denise Nemeth
Graduating from: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: General Surgery, HCA Florida Orange Park
My story: With a foundation rooted in osteopathic principles, I’ve learned to see beyond symptoms, adapt to challenges, and approach every patient with a comprehensive mindset. These skills will serve me well in residency and beyond as I strive to become the best surgeon I can be.
Erin Park
Graduating from: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: General Surgery, Lakeland Regional Hospital
My story: I think there is untapped potential in combining osteopathic manipulations with post-operative pain management, healing, and even improving bowel movements!
Ishan Perera
Graduating from: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
Matched to: Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Providence
My story: My osteopathic training will allow me to be successful in residency because it provides me a structural lens through which I always first approach my patients and cases.
Christopher Rennie
Graduating from: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Orthopedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
My story: I think my osteopathic training gave me a unique connection to anatomy and movement. I felt a deep understanding of the way the body functions, and in orthopedics that’s paramount. Additionally, my palpation skills, physical exams, and MSK evaluations were a strong point in my auditions!
Ciara Robb
Graduating from: Rocky Vista University – Southern Utah
Matched to: Family Medicine, Idaho State University – Pocatello
My story: My osteopathic training has given me a unique lens and skill set to approach patient care. In primary care, where musculoskeletal complaints are so common, a strong foundation in osteopathic principles—especially OMT—adds a valuable, hands-on dimension to treatment that truly makes a difference.
Jake Roush
Graduating from: Rocky Vista University – Southern Utah
Matched to: Family Medicine, University of Florida
My story: I love osteopathic medicine. I fell in love with OMT early on and was an osteopathic fellow at my school. Osteopathic tenets emphasize the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Everything in the body is connected. Osteopathic medicine teaches you to look past the lab values and simple exam results. It pushes you to dive deeper to heal the patient, and I know that will help me become a successful family physician!
Elias Samona
Graduating from: Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: Anesthesiology, University of Michigan
My story: Being trained as an osteopathic medical student taught me to see the whole person behind every diagnosis. That perspective has shaped how I connect with patients, especially in vulnerable moments.
P. Drake Short
Graduating from: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matched to: PM&R, University of Louisville
My story: In my chosen field of rehabilitation medicine, a holistic approach to functional improvement is necessary! Thankfully, OSU-COM has provided a strong osteopathic foundation that I am eager to apply in my patient interactions in residency.
Skylar Taylor
Graduating from: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Louisiana
Matched to: Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, LSU New Orleans
My story: Overall, I believe my osteopathic training has given me a solid base for a thorough physical exam and feeling comfortable with identifying and differentiating musculoskeletal complaints from other pathologies. I’m also excited to use my osteopathic training when it comes to allergy, cold, and flu season as there are simple techniques to help sinus drainage that patients and parents can be taught to help give some relief at home.
As someone who has grown up in southeast Louisiana, it’s impossible not to know Charity Hospital. I remember how selfless the physicians, nurses, RT, med techs, and many more were after Hurricane Katrina. It was inspiring, and I knew I wanted to be a part of that. I was given the opportunity to audition and felt right at home. I do have to thank some wonderful DO mentors/residents for being a part of that, Dr. Alex Sappington and Dr. Lauren Blasen.