March 29, 2024Friday free health care clinicsOMM Taking initiative How to create a free OMM clinic at your COM In August 2022, two second-year medical students helped reopen the NYITCOM OMM Community Free Clinic. Over a year later, the clinic’s impact has exceeded their expectations. OMS Life By Anisha Jobanputra, OMS III
March 25, 2024Monday educationmedical school Learning spaces What goes into designing a brand-new medical school Robert Hasty, DO, the dean of Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, shares how his team collaborated with an architecture firm to design the new school. OMS Life By Robert Hasty, DO
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
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 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
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday DO & student voicesmedical school Positivity throughout challenges The ironic tango of imposter syndrome and a growth mindset Imposter syndrome is a lurking discomfort that urges us to question if we are capable or worthy of being here. OMS Life By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
July 5, 2023Wednesday medical educationmedical school Educating future doctors Diagnosing the learner: Tips for teaching struggling medical trainees Learn how to give more specific, constructive feedback at all stages of training. OMS Life By Julia Winje, DO
June 1, 2023Thursday DO & student voicesmedical schoolresidency Opportunities for growth The complexity of transitioning from medical school to residency Similar to in medical school, residents may have to adjust to new rotations each month and navigate the different types of services within their program. OMS Life By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
April 2, 2023Sunday DO & student voicesmedical schoolresearch Standing out Weighing your options: Should you pursue a research year? Are you wondering how to stand out amongst your peers when applying for a competitive residency? Consider taking a research year. OMS Life By Victor Martinez, OMS III
March 1, 2023Wednesday researchspecialty Working toward the Match How important is research to match into your specialty? The NRMP data shows that students who have published articles in peer-reviewed journals have a higher chance of matching into a surgical residency program. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV