Dec. 1, 2022Thursday African-American doctorsDO & student voicesnutrition Diet Food from the soul: A history of African American culture and nutrition Many adaptations made by necessity during slavery to traditional African foods decreased their nutritional value and compromised their inherently nutritious properties. Diversity in Medicine By Alexander Ford, DO, RD
Dec. 1, 2022Thursday DO & student voiceshobbies On the hunt The art of foraging wild mushrooms Foraging for mushrooms is growing in popularity as a recreational hobby, and it is safer than you might realize. After Hours By Kelsea Sandefur, DO
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 IV
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesgift guideholiday gift guide Holiday gift guide Top 10 holiday gifts for doctors and medical students Whether you’re in medicine and trying to pass along helpful suggestions, or you’re someone trying to buy the right thing for your favorite doctor or medical student, I hope this list is helpful for your holiday shopping.
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday DO & student voicesmedical school Overcoming obstacles Rejection, redirection and resilience: How I found success after so many ‘no’s’ It took me several application cycles to get into medical school, but I am so glad I persisted. Here’s what I learned.
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
Sept. 20, 2022Tuesday diversityDO & student voicespatient care Opinion How Roe v. Wade getting struck down impacts women of color This decision could disproportionately affect the access to safe and timely health services for African American women in particular and is concerning, regardless of personal beliefs. Diversity in Medicine By Alexander Ford, DO, RD
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday COVID-19DO & student voiceshealth care Pandemic experiences How has the COVID pandemic changed health care? Three emergency medicine residents who served on the frontlines of the pandemic share their stories and perspectives.
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday DO & student voicesmedical school Medical education Medical school: A balancing act As you endure the rigors of medical school, it is necessary to do something you enjoy every day in order to keep yourself grounded.
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday DO & student voiceshealth careHispanic DOs Diversity matters Improving health care for Hispanic patients During National Hispanic Heritage Month, I am reflecting on my own Hispanic heritage and my experience working with Hispanic patients.