Mental health
Feb. 6, 2019Where first-year residents train affects their risk of becoming depressed, study suggests
Researchers identify four critical factors within residency programs that are associated with interns developing depression.
Training
It's a Match
Feb. 4, 2019Final DO Match Day produces more than 500 primary care residents
Primary care specialties account for more than half of matches, with orthopedic surgery leading specialty placements.
The struggle is real
Jan. 29, 2019He nearly failed medical school before rising to new heights
“Don’t wait to reach out for help,” says Caleb Hentges, DO, who shares the story of his tumultuous first year and the journey back from self-doubt and depression.
Opinion
Jan. 17, 2019How am I DO-ing in a majority MD residency program?
I was discouraged from pursuing a program where I’d be one of the few DOs there. Here’s what I was told–and the reality that followed.
Navigating the Match
Jan. 9, 2019The most common NRMP Match violations students make
The NRMP director of match policy explains what happens when applicants violate the Match Participation Agreement.
Reflecting on research
Jan. 4, 2019Students take advantage of AOA grants for research
Three medical students who received AOA grants share insights. Interested in research funding? The deadline for 2019 grants is Jan. 31.
COMLEX CHANGES
Dec. 12, 2018The enhanced COMLEX is here
Learn more about what’s new to all levels of COMLEX.
The end of an era
Dec. 11, 2018What the final AOA Match means for DO students
Learn about changes to matching coming with the single GME accreditation system.