Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday anatomymedical school Medical education Learning anatomy in med school: Is it still necessary to work with cadavers? Let’s explore the pros and cons of using cadaveric anatomy labs versus prosections/virtual anatomy exclusively as the primary mode of instruction for first-year medical students. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
March 1, 2023Wednesday researchspecialty Working toward the Match How important is research to match into your specialty? The NRMP data shows that students who have published articles in peer-reviewed journals have a higher chance of matching into a surgical residency program. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday DO & student voicesosteopathic approachsurgery National Women Physicians Day New osteopathic surgery college president discusses being a DO in surgery Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO, is proud of the unique skills, including OMT, that she brings to surgery as an osteopathic physician.
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday booksmedical schoolstudents Hit the books 5 must-read books for medical students These medically relevant non-fiction books are moving, scientific and relevant to growth and development as a physician in training. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesmedical school Learning the language A guide to medical terminology Once I learned the principles of medical terminology, it helped every huge new word become less daunting, and learning medical language became fascinating and fun. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
Aug. 1, 2022Monday general surgeryresidencyresidency training Creating your own path How this DO matched into an academic research-integrated general surgery residency program Brittany Cuff, DO, shares information about research-integrated general surgery programs and her path to a seven-year residency program at Penn State. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
July 16, 2022Saturday AOAaoa leadershipHOD 2022 Leadership Physician and assistant professor Ernest Gelb, DO, installed as AOA’s 126th president Dr. Gelb will serve as the president of the AOA for the 2022-2023 term.
June 1, 2022Wednesday Matchorthopedic surgeryspecialties Q&A How this DO matched into orthopedic surgery Orthopedic surgery resident Jake Checketts, DO, shares his advice and insights for students aiming to match into this increasingly competitive specialty. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
April 1, 2022Friday DO & student voicesmedical schoolrejection Personal growth 5 ways to deal with rejection as a medical student Simply stated, rejection is part of the pathway to success. These mindset shifts can help you recover from rejection stronger, happier and more confident. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
March 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesMatchmatchingmedical schoolneurology Medicine of the mind How I Matched into neurology First-year neurology resident Corinna Fazzio, DO, shares her insights on what medical students seeking to match in this specialty can do to increase their chances for success. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV