Column OMS Life

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 for success.

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.