Feb. 29, 2024Thursday hobbieslifestylemedical students Indulgences Making time for the little joys of life amid the bustle of medicine “Small daily indulgences spark inspiration, spontaneity, gratitude, awe and wonder, captivating us back into the present moment,” writes Stephanie Lee, OMS IV. After Hours By Stephanie Lee, OMS IV
April 2, 2023Sunday medical schoolmedical students Taking care of yourself An essential skill for all medical students Isn’t it ironic that we forget to take care of the one person that matters most, while pursuing the noble responsibility of improving others’ lives? DOpinion By Sean Pecoraro, OMS IV
Dec. 1, 2022Thursday medical studentssocial media From virtual to reality Examining the unrealistic representation of medical school on social media Many med students on social media share only the “pretty” aspects of their training, making medical school appear easier than it is. What's Trending By Trevor Hogue, OMS III
Aug. 14, 2019Wednesday empathymedical studentsosteopathic medical education Soft skills Will medical schools start testing for empathy? A new JAOA study gauged the empathy levels of more than 16,000 DO students to establish a set of national norms, which serve as a benchmark for assessing future applicants’ suitability to the profession.
July 18, 2017Tuesday medical studentsunderserved areasvolunteer work STREET MEDICINE A Detroit DO’s advice for treating homeless patients Richard Bryce, DO, teaches medical students how to connect with patients who are homeless.
Aug. 8, 2016Monday AACOMCOSGPmedical studentsmental healthmental illness Resiliency ‘Inner Strength’: AACOM, COSGP publish book of DO student essays Book aims to tackle burnout and raise awareness of mental health by exploring the resiliency of osteopathic medical students.
Aug. 3, 2016Wednesday clinical rotationsmedical students ‘Life is precious’ Treated for a brain tumor at 16, VCOM student rotates with his former neurosurgeon Michael Fazzini, OMS IV, describes the “incredible” experience of completing a clinical rotation with neurosurgeon L. Dade Lunsford, MD.
July 19, 2016Tuesday medical studentssingle GME accreditation News update Students: 7 things to know about the single GME accreditation system transition A recent webinar hosted by AACOM discussed the 2017 AOA Match, the future of AOA board certification and more.