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.
Oct. 2, 2023Monday audition rotationsDO & student voicesMatch Finding your fit Audition rotations: Tips for planning them From preparing application materials to timing your auditions, there’s a lot to consider. These tips can help streamline the process of planning audition rotations. Meet Your Match By Reshma Pinnamaneni, DO
Oct. 2, 2023Monday medical schoolparentingwomen in medicine Parenting Being a mom in med school: How I make it work As a second-year medical student and mother of two children under 3 years old, I wanted to share what has helped me on this journey. OMS Life By Mary Horban, OMS II
Oct. 2, 2023Monday professional developmentresidencyresidency training Best foot forward Professionalism in residency: Managing interpersonal relationships during this journey While professionalism and relationship-building are both important during the medical school years, postgraduate training presents a more significant opportunity to apply and develop these skills in the real-world setting. Resident Notebook By David O. Shumway, DO
Sept. 1, 2023Friday ERASMatchthe match What you need to know Preparing for ERAS: What’s new for the 2023-2024 residency application cycle Learn more about the primary updates and important changes for the ERAS for this year’s application cycle. Meet Your Match By Miko Rose, DO