March 31, 2017Friday family medicineosteopathic medical schoolrural medicine Made in Des Moines How DMU-COM prepares students to practice rural medicine DMU-COM led the nation in producing family medicine docs last year. Encouraging students to practice in rural Iowa is part of the school’s mission.
March 3, 2017Friday CME Lifelong learning The future of CME: Interactive, online and on-demand Continuing medical education is evolving to address physicians’ varying learning styles.
March 1, 2017Wednesday medical interpreters Language link Lost in translation: Best practices for working with medical interpreters Maintain eye contact, speak simply and check for understanding to connect with patients whose English is limited.
Feb. 9, 2017Thursday personal statements Write once, proof twice Personal statement do’s and don’ts: Avoid clichés, trust your own voice You want a personal statement that isn’t just like everyone else’s. These 10 tips can transform your essay from cookie-cutter to captivating.
Jan. 31, 2017Tuesday personal statements Best foot forward Lights, camera, action: How to write a compelling personal statement Envisioning your essay as a movie trailer and avoiding common storytelling pitfalls can help your writing stand out, experts say.
Jan. 26, 2017Thursday Project ECHOrural medicine Wide open spaces Rural docs and specialists pool knowledge in OSU-COM’s Project ECHO The interactive online program empowers rural health professionals to care for patients who have limited access to specialist care.
Jan. 20, 2017Friday sports medicine Field of dreams Holistic approach key to sports medicine, says Virginia Tech football doc Mark B. Rogers, DO, draws on his osteopathic training to provide health education and whole-person care to student athletes.
Jan. 9, 2017Monday business of health careprivate practice Taking care of business ‘You feel you’ve created something’: What it’s like running a private practice These days, owning your own practice is daunting but doable, say two DOs who have taken the plunge. Here’s how they’re making it work.
Jan. 3, 2017Tuesday empathyresidency training ‘Be direct and honest’ Empathy tips from a cancer survivor who’s now a pediatric resident Luke Weaver, DO, is completing his residency in the same children’s hospital where he fought two types of cancer as a teen.
Dec. 29, 2016Thursday work-life balance New year, new you 7 New Year’s resolutions to achieve better work-life balance By setting aside time for self-care, scheduling days off and delegating tasks, physicians can create boundaries between work and home.