Sept. 30, 2024Monday familyhobbiesmusic Music and medicine Pursuing creative hobbies as a physician: Advice from a musician DO Corinna Muller, DO, shares the story of how music traveled with her in life, how it took a backseat to medicine for a time and how she rediscovered the joy of playing music. After Hours By Corinna Muller, DO
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday hobbieslifestylemedical students Indulgences Making time for the little joys of life amid the bustle of medicine “Small daily indulgences spark inspiration, spontaneity, gratitude, awe and wonder, captivating us back into the present moment,” writes Stephanie Lee, OMS IV. After Hours By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
Dec. 1, 2023Friday My brother’s keeper My quest for immortality: I wanted to always be around so I could take care of my brother The Hindu ceremony Raksha Bandhan celebrates the love between brothers and sisters. For one osteopathic medical student, the annual festival takes on a significant and special meaning. After Hours By Swathi Deo Sambatha, OMS IV
Sept. 7, 2023Thursday Heavy hitter How I boxed my way through boards After failing her first Level 1 attempt, this med student found a surprising pastime that not only increased her confidence, but also allowed her to knock out her boards. After Hours By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
April 2, 2023Sunday careerhobbies Best of both worlds The Balentine dream: How this DO takes on both a demanding career and a goat farm Woodstock Goat Yoga is a passion project of Dr. and Mrs. Balentine’s, located at their home near Woodstock, New York. After Hours By Sherri Eldin, DO, MFA
Dec. 1, 2022Thursday DO & student voiceshobbies On the hunt The art of foraging wild mushrooms Foraging for mushrooms is growing in popularity as a recreational hobby, and it is safer than you might realize. After Hours By Kelsea Sandefur, DO
Aug. 1, 2022Monday DO & student voiceshobbiesmedical school Body, mind, spirit How photography became my self-care during medical school My first two months were some of the most challenging as I adjusted to a whole new life, new friends, new pressures and never-ending stress. After Hours By Mahi Basra, OMS IV
March 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voiceshobbiesmedical schoolmeditation Stitch fix This hobby helps me cope with my grueling medical training My hobby doesn’t particularly reveal my inner self to the outside world. But I’ve realized that it does benefit me in ways that I haven’t always been aware of over the years. After Hours By Sherri Eldin, DO, MFA
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday residency Life Outside Medicine Why you should consider living in a tiny home during residency Keeping costs down and the opportunities for adventure are two major reasons to live in a tiny home. After Hours By Kelsea Sandefur, DO