The lack of transparency throughout the residency application process leads to wasted time for applicants and programs and causes untold amounts of stress, writes Sean Kiesel, DO, MBA.
The cure for desensitization is new experiences. Here’s how I ensured plenty of those during medical school and residency.
Matthew Tilton, DO, explains his experience with confusion about the osteopathic profession. He also points out reasons for optimism and how DOs can tell the story of a distinct approach to patient care.
There needs to be a better way to protect patients and support physicians.
We do not need to wait until we are doctors to start making our impact.
Some families have a multigenerational legacy like medicine or a family recipe. My family’s legacy is autoimmune disease.
I started medical school with unbridled optimism and emotional availability. Now, as an attending, I’m making a conscious effort to embrace those qualities in myself again.
The transition from resident to attending comes with its own learning curve. Here are my takeaways.