Made in Des Moines
March 31, 2017How 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.
Articles by Laura Selby
Lifelong learning
March 3, 2017The future of CME: Interactive, online and on-demand
Continuing medical education is evolving to address physicians’ varying learning styles.
Language link
March 1, 2017Lost 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.
Write once, proof twice
Feb. 9, 2017Personal 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.
Best foot forward
Jan. 31, 2017Lights, 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.
Wide open spaces
Jan. 26, 2017Rural 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.
Field of dreams
Jan. 20, 2017Holistic 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.
Taking care of business
Jan. 9, 2017‘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.