Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesmedical school Learning the language A guide to medical terminology Once I learned the principles of medical terminology, it helped every huge new word become less daunting, and learning medical language became fascinating and fun. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS III
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday DO & student voicesmedical schoolresidency Planning ahead The top 3 things you can do to prepare for residency applications in the first 2 years of medical school You can make your life easier by starting to think about your residency applications as early as the first year of medical school. OMS Life By Ashton Amos, OMS III
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday COMLEXstudents Opinion Pass/fail COMLEX: Considerations and outlook from a student’s perspective As a member of the class of 2024, I realized I would be one of the first students to not receive a three-digit score for my first board exams. OMS Life By Adam Berry, OMS III
Aug. 1, 2022Monday general surgeryresidencyresidency training Creating your own path How this DO matched into an academic research-integrated general surgery residency program Brittany Cuff, DO, shares information about research-integrated general surgery programs and her path to a seven-year residency program at Penn State. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS III
July 1, 2022Friday internationalinternational medicinerotations Global health How to do an international rotation Katherine Marciniec, DO, shares tips on finding an international rotation and navigating COVID restrictions with different countries. OMS Life By Katherine Marciniec, DO
June 1, 2022Wednesday Matchorthopedic surgeryspecialties Q&A How this DO matched into orthopedic surgery Orthopedic surgery resident Jake Checketts, DO, shares his advice and insights for students aiming to match into this increasingly competitive specialty. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS III
May 1, 2022Sunday COVID-19medical schoolvirtual med school From virtual to reality From student to resident: Tips for transitioning from virtual med school Medical students across the country faced a multitude of unknowns and had to face the challenges of learning in a hands-off environment. OMS Life By Polly Wiltz, DO
April 1, 2022Friday DO & student voicesmedical schoolrejection Personal growth 5 ways to deal with rejection as a medical student Simply stated, rejection is part of the pathway to success. These mindset shifts can help you recover from rejection stronger, happier and more confident. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS III
March 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesMatchmatchingmedical schoolneurology Medicine of the mind How I Matched into neurology First-year neurology resident Corinna Fazzio, DO, shares her insights on what medical students seeking to match in this specialty can do to increase their chances of succeeding. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS III
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesresearch Medical Research How to conduct research as a medical student This article will address how to conduct research as a medical student, including details on different types of research, how to go about constructing an idea and other practical advice. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS III