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, OMS IV
April 2, 2023Sunday medical schoolmedical students Taking care of yourself An essential skill for all medical students Isn’t it ironic that we forget to take care of the one person that matters most, while pursuing the noble responsibility of improving others’ lives? DOpinion By Sean Pecoraro, OMS III
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday COVID-19medical schoolparenting A break in the clouds Seeing the bright side: How this DO student found joy despite COVID-19 During the darkness of the pandemic, I experienced a silver lining: more time with my newborn son.
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday booksmedical schoolstudents Hit the books 5 must-read books for medical students These medically relevant non-fiction books are moving, scientific and relevant to growth and development as a physician in training. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS III
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday medical school A unique path I was once lost, but now am found: A nontraditional student’s advice for success in medical school Not all paths to medical school are linear. Read about a nontraditional medical student’s journey and get his tips for med student success.
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 III
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
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday clinical rotationsmedical schoolNIHrotations Medical education Why med students should consider rotating at an NIH clinical center Among my away rotations, the most impactful was my experience at the National Institutes of Health, where I did an eight-week elective in consultation-liaison psychiatry.
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.