Oct. 1, 2022Saturday discriminationresearch Diversity in medicine LHS+ medical students continue to face discrimination, according to LMSA findings A high proportion of LHS+ medical students heard from upperclass colleagues who faced discrimination when applying to residency, according to the Latino Medical Student Association.
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday research The latest New research covers social media and depression symptoms, pre-term children and school, monkeypox Two original studies, a commentary piece and a CDC bulletin share vital information relevant to many DOs practicing medicine. Research By Mauricio W. Jones, DO
March 1, 2022Tuesday advocacyDO & student voicesresearchsocial media Social media Which social media platform is right for you? Learn more about the five most popular platforms for content creators, including tips on growing your following and readership based on each platform’s algorithm. What's Trending By Hala Sabry, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday DO & student voicesresearch Medical research How to conduct research as a medical student This article will address how to conduct research as a medical student, including details on different types of research, how to go about constructing an idea and other practical advice. OMS Life By Kevin Seely, OMS IV
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday medical schoolresearchresidency Medical Education Report provides a roadmap on improving the transition from medical school to residency The Coalition for Physician Accountability shared 34 recommendations in the areas of applicant advising, DEI, away rotations, application review and selection processes, and wellness.
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. 7, 2020Wednesday chronic painJAOAmeditationresearchyoga Non-pharmaceutical options Yoga and meditation can reduce chronic pain, research finds Participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course reported significant improvement in levels of pain, depression and disability.
April 14, 2020Tuesday JAOAPCOSresearch Body, mind, spirit Mindful yoga reduces testosterone by nearly one-third in women with PCOS, JAOA research finds Mindful yoga also significantly improved patients’ anxiety and depression levels.
Sept. 24, 2019Tuesday female physiciansgender equalityresearchstudentswomen in medicinewomen scientists Women in Medicine Correcting Wikipedia’s bias against women scientists One medical student is making sure women scientists will not be forgotten—one Wikipedia article at a time.
June 19, 2019Wednesday MRSPNIHresearch Research Ready NIH selects two osteopathic trainees for its Medical Research Scholars Program The trainees will participate in a year-long research program for young scientists.