March 1, 2024Friday Matchmatch dayNRMP NRMP The top Match tips and advice from osteopathic physicians and students from the past year The DO has collected our top tips and advice from the past year on what to do if you’re looking ahead to next year’s NRMP Match, hoping to land your pick this month or planning your audition rotations. Meet Your Match By Alexa Matthews
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday DO & student voicesmedical schoolnontraditional students Unique pathways Is it ever too late to attend medical school? A nontraditional student shares her thoughts Yasi Arabi, OMS III, has advised many students who are concerned that age may be a barrier to attending med school. Here’s what she tells them.
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday clerkshipsDO & student voicesmedical school Guiding future DOs How to develop more clerkships for osteopathic medical students Miko Rose, DO, shares the insider’s tips and tricks that have historically resulted in the most success in securing clerkships for her students. She also shares a few lessons she’s learned along the way.
Jan. 3, 2024Wednesday exercisehealth caremedical schoolnutritionnutrition education Healthy habits Ideas for boosting exercise and nutrition education in medical school To improve the nation’s health, future physicians should receive more training on advising patients on healthy eating and physical activity. OMS Life By Sean Pecoraro, OMS IV
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicesfamilymedical school Relationships How to stay connected with your loved ones and yourself during medical school We are humans, and we must be fed, watered and nurtured. One of the main things that we need most is to connect and stay connected—with other people and with ourselves.
Dec. 6, 2023Wednesday mental healthOMED23psychedelics OMED23 Psychedelic drugs for mental illness: A brief history and overview Leslie Madrak, DO, presented at OMED23 on the usage of psychedelics such as ketamine and psilocybin mushrooms to treat mental health disorders.
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday OMEDOMED23 OMED23 OMED23 highlights: Get the lowdown on main stage speakers, specialty tracks and Orlando magic The osteopathic medical profession’s premier education and networking event, OMED, has something for everyone. Virtual access is available through December.
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday MatchRethinking specialtySOAP When life throws a curveball From unmatched to Intern of the Year: My SOAP experience I want to share what I did after I learned I didn’t match, how participating in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) went for me and my advice for others who don’t match. Meet Your Match By Kaitlyn Thomas, DO
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
Oct. 2, 2023Monday Imposter Syndromemedical school Training Imposter syndrome in medical school Many medical students experience imposter syndrome. Changing your outlook is not easy, but doing so can help you overcome feelings of self-doubt.