What to expect during OMS II
Sept. 19, 2018Making the most of your second year of medical school
New challenges and opportunities abound during second year—here’s advice from third-year students, who also share what they wish they had known.
Training
School of rock
Sept. 17, 20185 ways to manage residency interviews, audition rotations like a rockstar
Equip yourself for success and an easier fourth year with these expert tips.
Notes from afar
Sept. 11, 2018Global health: 5 tips for medical students on serving abroad
If you are fortunate enough to travel to another country and assist in the care of patients in medically underserved areas, here’s what you should know before you go.
Healing knows no borders
Sept. 11, 2018From Ethiopia to the US to Haiti: A journey to support underserved patients
Born in Ethiopia before emigrating to the U.S., Najaha Musse, OMS II, was given a crash course in Haiti this summer on how socioeconomic factors impact health.
Maintaining wellness
Sept. 10, 20185 ways to maintain mental wellness and avoid burnout
To mitigate the challenges of medical school and practicing medicine, Jessica Barber, MD, advises prioritizing self-care and stress reduction techniques.
Commentary
Aug. 21, 2018How my ulcerative colitis gave me a crash course in patient care
It took me laying in a hospital bed to realize I had overlooked a core role of a doctor—to be a shield for those at their most vulnerable.
Feeling fake
Aug. 15, 2018Imposter Syndrome: preventing it, overcoming it and the link to burnout
When a physician feels like a phony, it can create a ripple effect.
News in Brief
Aug. 8, 2018Med schools with the most first-choice residency placements: 6 DO schools in top 10
DO schools lead the way, filling more than half of this year’s top 10 ranking from U.S. News and World Report. See who made the list.