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It’s audition rotation season! Audition rotations are basically a soft interview/acting internship to see if you’d fit into the hospital more permanently as an intern and/or resident. As a newly minted OMS IV myself, here are some things I would suggest thinking about when it comes to auditions.
Residency is a unique time in the life of a physician. It is a level beyond that of medical school, but it remains a provisional ‘in-training’ period. There are greater responsibilities, but there remains a tolerance for mistakes. Sort of like the ‘teenage years’ of medical education—you’re not quite ‘grown up’ just yet.
“Is there a doctor on board?” It’s a call for help that a physician may encounter during air travel. Since the lifting of COVID travel restrictions, more and more people are taking to the skies to travel for business and leisure. With this increase in travel, there is a higher likelihood of encountering a medical … Read More
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.