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New challenges and opportunities abound during second year—here’s advice from third-year students, who also share what they wish they had known.

This year’s lineup of TED-style talks will leave you with fresh ideas, bold insights and actionable tips for practicing medicine in 2018.

For many women, medical school coincides with their childbearing years. From pregnancy and breastfeeding to returning to school and matching into residency, these med school moms tell all.

In addition to a more flexible schedule, the academic route offers an opportunity to diversify your skill set—by treating patients, teaching students, and conducting research—and to build strong mentoring relationships.

According to a 2013 report by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, health care workers are four times more likely to experience violence than those in private industry with 80 percent of serious cases caused by interactions with patients.

Residency interviews and audition rotation performance are both incredibly important, but they occur within the same time period. Equip yourself for success and an easier fourth year with these expert tips.

CHICAGO—September 17, 2018—Concussion symptoms for children under 13 years old typically last three times longer than they do for older teens and adults, but keeping them out of the classroom during recovery is not necessarily the preferred treatment, according to a comprehensive research review in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Parents should be … Read More

The AAO’s 2019 Convocation, chaired by Rebecca E. Giusti, DO, will highlight how technology and research are demonstrating the importance and efficacy of osteopathic medicine. Osteopathic medicine has never been as relevant as it is today. Despite the many changes in the landscape of health care, osteopathic medicine continues to emerge and expand as a … Read More

Kenneth J. Lossing, DO, is course director for this Pre-Convocation course.

Todd A. Capistrant, DO, MHA, is course director for this Pre-Convocation course.