Dec. 1, 2023Friday advocacyAOA advocacymedical school DO impact Advocacy should be a medical education core competency No framework is in place within the current medical education curriculum to educate students on how to properly pursue societal health care needs. Advocacy By Gene Tekmyster, DO
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday anatomymedical school Medical education Learning anatomy in med school: Is it still necessary to work with cadavers? Let’s explore the pros and cons of using cadaveric anatomy labs versus prosections/virtual anatomy exclusively as the primary mode of instruction for first-year medical students. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
Oct. 2, 2023Monday Imposter Syndromemedical school Training Imposter syndrome in medical school Many medical students experience imposter syndrome. Changing your outlook is not easy, but doing so can help you overcome feelings of self-doubt.
Oct. 2, 2023Monday medical schoolparentingwomen in medicine Parenting Being a mom in med school: How I make it work As a second-year medical student and mother of two children under 3 years old, I wanted to share what has helped me on this journey. OMS Life By Mary Horban, OMS II
Sept. 1, 2023Friday medical school Stretching your dollar Unexpected costs in med school: How to anticipate and plan for them With plenty of “extras” to account for, expecting the unexpected will help students balance their budgets while in med school. Money Matters By Tristan Hazebrook, OMS IV
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday DO & student voicesmedical school Positivity throughout challenges The ironic tango of imposter syndrome and a growth mindset Imposter syndrome is a lurking discomfort that urges us to question if we are capable or worthy of being here. OMS Life By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
July 5, 2023Wednesday DO & student voicesmedical schoolMoving Your next chapter The art of letting go: A guide to moving after graduating from medical school With careful planning and organization, this transition can be made less hectic.
July 5, 2023Wednesday DO & student voicesinternationalmedical school Around the world My journey toward my dream career, as told by an international student Medicine is one of the most challenging career paths to pursue, and going through medical school alone in a foreign country seemed even more terrifying to my family.
July 5, 2023Wednesday medical educationmedical school Educating future doctors Diagnosing the learner: Tips for teaching struggling medical trainees Learn how to give more specific, constructive feedback at all stages of training. OMS Life By Julia Winje, DO
June 21, 2023Wednesday medical schoolrankingstudents Measuring success As top-notch medical schools are putting less stock in national ranking slots, what does this mean to the newer generation of DO students? In looking at motivations behind these withdrawals, one of the primary critiques of national ranking systems is the focus on standardized testing, which has often been linked to bias against diversity and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.