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Entering medical school is an exciting time. Years of hard work, from lengthy MCAT preparation to impressive extracurricular achievements, culminate in that much anticipated, well-deserved acceptance letter. But the reality of medical school can quickly shatter this initial excitement when you are surrounded by bright-minded individuals.
Every year the number of women in medical school increases. Whether undergraduate or nontraditional, the vast majority must (unlike most of their male counterparts) consider their fertility window. Women often feel pressure to plan their schooling, career and family in tandem. If you choose the difficult, yet rewarding path of becoming a mother in medical … Read More
National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Oct. 11. This day holds much excitement, nervousness, doubt and empowerment for many. Many recall the grief, happiness, peace and yearning for belonging they felt all at the same time as they remember their experiences of revealing who they are within. It can be empowering to see someone … Read More
My favorite month is October—it generally brings about cooler weather, spookiness, pumpkin patches and delicious fall treats. This October, we have so much to look forward to. I could not pick just one topic for this month’s column—so, I have a potpourri of advocacy treats to share!
True or false? If you see a psychiatrist or therapist during medical school, you have to report it to the state medical board when applying for licensure. True or false? Some state medical boards specifically ask about your diagnoses.
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 [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
Matriculating through medical school can be quite expensive, and students cover the costs in a variety of ways, like taking out loans, applying for scholarships and relying on family. However, it can be hard to know how much to budget for all the “extra” costs of medical school—things that are not tuition or room and … Read More
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court overturned the use of affirmative action in college admissions with two rulings between the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) and universities—SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. The University of North Carolina. With this decision, colleges and institutions are now looking for new ways to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in education and … Read More
Boards preparation is a distinctive season of medical school for many students. As students continue through each module, we may realize how much we have forgotten from previous topics as we approach our dedicated boards study period.