Dialogue
Nov. 23, 2020Op-ed & AOA response: AOA leadership must become more inclusive
It is time for the AOA to show a commitment to gender, LGBTQ and racial equity.
Topic: DO & student voices
In your words
Nov. 4, 2020Coping during a crisis: The impact of COVID-19 on medical students
As every single aspect of our medical education has changed, I have struggled. Here are the things that have helped me adapt.
Emergency medicine
Oct. 28, 2020The DO Book Club, October 2020: The Beauty in Breaking
Emergency physician Michele Harper, MD, writes candidly about systemic racism and gender bias in the health care system through the lens of her own experience.
Unplugged
Sept. 30, 2020How I made med school work without cell service or Wi-Fi
Living without these modern amenities has been extremely freeing. I’d like to share how other med students and physicians can reap the benefits of a low-tech lifestyle without fully committing.
New horizons
Sept. 23, 2020Moving to a nonclinical job: 3 things to do first
A seismic career shift can be a daunting prospect. Taking these steps can help you get started.
Mental health
Sept. 22, 2020The DO Book Club, September 2020: Fallible: A Memoir of a Young Physician’s Struggle with Mental Illness
Kyle Bradford Jones, MD, opens up about his struggles with depression and anxiety while advocating for the destigmatization of physicians seeking help when facing their own mental health struggles.
Food for thought
Aug. 12, 2020Mindful eating: Building a healthier relationship with food
The simple acts of taking the time to meal prep, meditate and sit in gratitude as I eat a meal have kept me grounded as a student.
In your words
Aug. 12, 2020Moving for med school: Bloom where you are planted
Uprooting yourself is a challenging endeavor, but an opportunity for growth at the same time. Here are my tips for a smoother transition.