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“We wish to share some insights to help new students approach OMM with curiosity, confidence and an understanding of its scientific and clinical value,” write Michael Milius, OMS IV, and M’Lindsay Romero, DO.
First-generation physician Jeffrey Davis, DO, shares how mentors impacted his journey in medicine and how his students inspire him today.
Bradley Goldstein, DO, MPH, discusses why imposter syndrome is so prevalent among physicians and med students and offers a step-wise approach to addressing it.
In the September issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a look at the association between history of open chest or abdominal surgery and cardiovascular risks, a comparison of ACGME Milestone data between allopathic and osteopathic residents, a randomized trial analyzing OMT … Read More
Soz Mirza, OMS IV, shares her experience navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a Kurdish American patient, translator, researcher and advocate.
Kevin O’Connor, DO, who served as Physician to the President for former President Joe Biden, brings three decades of leadership experience in many high-profile settings to the role.
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