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.
April 2, 2023Sunday DO & student voicesresidencystudents Planning ahead Recommendation letters: A student experience Let’s focus on some of the common questions: When should you ask, who should you ask, what should you say and how many letters do you need? Meet Your Match By Reshma Pinnamaneni, OMS IV
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 IV
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday COMLEXstudents Opinion Pass/fail COMLEX: Considerations and outlook from a student’s perspective As a member of the class of 2024, I realized I would be one of the first students to not receive a three-digit score for my first board exams. OMS Life By Adam Berry, OMS III
Jan. 12, 2022Wednesday medical schoolstudents Medical Education Tips on surviving—and thriving—during your first year of medical school A student advisor and several med students who have completed their first year share their guidance.
Jan. 12, 2022Wednesday medical schoolstudents Medical Education How to find a mentor in medical school Medical students who have gone through the process of finding a mentor share their tips.
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.
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.
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 30, 2017Friday innovationstudents Kicking Cancer First, he beat cancer. Then, he decided to change how it’s treated. Daniel Bral, OMS IV, shares key advice for treating teens with cancer and discusses the work he’s doing to improve cancer treatment for young adults.