Jan. 4, 2022Tuesday medical schoolresearch Medical Education Med school applications fall from last year’s highs back to pre-pandemic levels While ‘The Fauci Effect’ brought more applications for the 2021 school year than usual, the growth in applications has returned to average levels for the 2022 school year.
Oct. 14, 2021Thursday medical schoolstudents Medical Education This new Utah DO school doesn’t have scheduled classes Instead of attending lectures, preclinical students at the brand-new osteopathic medical school will take in information by participating in learning pods with a small number of their fellow classmates.
Aug. 12, 2020Wednesday DO & student voicesmedical school Food for thought Mindful 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.
Aug. 12, 2020Wednesday medical school Learning curves How COVID-19 has changed medical education for these trainees Two DO students and a fellow reflect on the twists and turns of 2020 and their medical training during a global pandemic.
Aug. 12, 2020Wednesday DO & student voicesmedical schoolMoving In your words Moving 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.
June 2, 2020Tuesday medical schoolmedical specialtiesosteopathic medical education Predicting primary care Women are almost twice as likely to choose primary care as men, study finds Researchers review the influences on medical students’ choice of specialty with the goal of improving the primary care pipeline.
July 26, 2017Wednesday audition rotationHouse of Delegates 2017medical schoolvideo Rotation Success Audition rotations: 7 tips for success Arrive early, dress to impress and learn what else you can do to get the most out of your audition rotation.
July 11, 2017Tuesday advocacymedical schoolmental healthstudents Student Health DO pushes Missouri to improve mental health in medical school Missouri Senate Bill 52 means more consideration for medical students at risk of depression.
June 13, 2017Tuesday medical schoolwork-life balance Student, future doctor, father I became a dad during med school. Here’s how I survived. Going to medical school while raising a family has been the most challenging accomplishment of my life. Here’s my advice for others.
April 12, 2017Wednesday leadershipmedical schoolosteopathic medical educationstudents Giving Back OU-HCOM book drive impacts curricula in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Congo Learn how students facilitated the donation of over 400 books, and what to do if you’d like to set up your own book drive.