Welcome to med school 3 tips for the first year of medical school Here are three tips for first-years on professional development and personal wellbeing that you likely won’t find in a textbook. Aug. 19, 2020Wednesday AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Students learn a lot from textbooks during their first year of medical school, and they also learn a great deal about the field of medicine outside of textbooks. Here are three tips for first-years on professional development and personal wellbeing that you likely won’t find in a textbook. The first two are from the AOA and the third is inspired by this essay by psychiatrist Katherine Gantz Pannel, DO. Get started on your curriculum vitae, or CV, as soon as you can. Even if you don’t have much to put on it yet, having a template to work off of will give you a great head start once you do. It’s critical for your career, and it’s never too early to start. Looking into summer opportunities is important, too. Internships and research can set you apart in a competitive field, and will be especially valuable when it comes time to apply for residency. Take your mental health seriously. Let’s face it: Medical training is difficult! You will likely face unfamiliar emotional challenges, and you should never be afraid to reach out for help if you need it. Remember that the osteopathic medical profession is pulling for you. More in Training Being a first-generation student doesn’t end in medical school: A call for more research and support after undergrad While first-generation students often have significant resources to draw from in undergrad, many of those resources are not available for FG med students. A group of DO students aims to change that. AOBS and ABS collaborate on metabolic and bariatric surgery exam Beginning next year, AOBS-certified surgeons will be able to achieve a designation recognizing their dedication to caring for patients with obesity. Previous articleInfographic: The path to becoming a physician in the US Next articleApplication for early entry exam for AOA Board Certification in family medicine now open
Being a first-generation student doesn’t end in medical school: A call for more research and support after undergrad While first-generation students often have significant resources to draw from in undergrad, many of those resources are not available for FG med students. A group of DO students aims to change that.
AOBS and ABS collaborate on metabolic and bariatric surgery exam Beginning next year, AOBS-certified surgeons will be able to achieve a designation recognizing their dedication to caring for patients with obesity.