I thought I knew everything there was to know about cerebral palsy going into my first year of medical school. After all, my younger brother, Alex, has cerebral palsy (CP). How could I not? I accompanied him to his appointments, helped my parents bathe, feed and dress him and even went to school with him … Read More
Residency application season can be hectic. Staying organized can go a long way toward making the process of applying for residency and matching less stressful.
‘Tis the season of applications and the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) buzz is in the air. For many (or most, if not all) fourth-year medical students, this is a time of great anticipation. It is also likely a time of some anxiety. And rightfully so. The ERAS is the gateway to residency.
Each year, Congress takes a break from legislative activity for a ‘recess’ during the month of August. The timing of this recess is historically rather practical. When the Senate was first established, it worked out of offices not yet equipped with the modern marvel that is air conditioning. The summer heat was so intense that … Read More
The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to memberservice@osteopathic.org. View a list of past In Memoriam columns here.
More than 1,000 osteopathic physicians, medical students and guests gathered in Chicago last week for the annual meeting of the AOA House of Delegates, during which Ernest R. Gelb, DO, of Lewes, Delaware, was installed as the organization’s 126th president. During his inaugural address, Dr. Gelb recounted experiences from his 40-year career as an osteopathic … Read More
Imagine you are an osteopathic medical student in your first year of school. You are waist-deep in anatomy and pharmacology, information pouring over you like water from a firehose. Exams loom around every corner and you just want to catch a break. However, you are sidetracked in your free time by something that once caught … Read More
The first time I put on my long white coat, my hands were shaking. I was an intern starting my internal medicine residency. This was the first time there would be “Dr.” put before my name. All I wanted was to be the best intern I could be and the best doctor for my patients.
Shortly after I graduated high school, my uncle gave me a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. I’ve been a fan of the Rich Dad books and other products ever since. The fundamental premise of most of their work is that financial education is largely missing in our society, and they seek to shore … Read More