Apersonal brand is a way to differentiate yourself from the crowd. It’s your own unique identity that you can use to stand out and be recognized. A personal brand identifies what you’re good at and what sets you apart from others. You can then showcase your brand through whatever medium you favor and enjoy.
My most vivid childhood memory begins with a feverish and tearful awakening from sleep, unable to stand, covered in violet blotches. With just weeks before my fifth birthday, I had no understanding of what was happening to me, or that my parents, for whom I cried out, were hundreds of miles away visiting family.
We read with interest “Analyzing the Cost of Medical Student Virtual Conference Registration by Specialty During the COVID-19 Pandemic” [1] by Veyg and Gurevich, and commend them for their research analyzing the cost of medical student virtual conference registration by specialty during the COVID-19 pandemic. In their study, they found that “research intensive” specialties tend … Read More
The debate about whether to use the term “burnout” stems from the understandable concern that “burnout” puts blame and responsibility on the individual experiencing it, instead of directing responsibility to a systemic/organizational level. Terms that have been used in the media in an attempt to more accurately describe the psychological phenomenon experienced by physicians include … Read More
Our original work addresses the biological sex impact on low back pain (LBP) management and prognosis in primary care settings. To our knowledge, our study is the first in the United States to evaluate the differences in clinicians’ approaches to LBP in the ambulatory setting specifically based on patient gender. Our findings suggest that there … Read More
The AOA commends members of the United States Senate for adopting a resolution designating April 18-24, 2022, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week.
Management remains controversial due to the risk of upgrade for malignancy from flat epithelial atypia (FEA). Data about the frequency and malignancy upgrade rates are scant. Namely, observational follow-up is advised by many studies in cases of pure FEA on core biopsy and in the absence of an additional surgical excision. For cases of pure … Read More
The osteopathic medical profession is constantly growing and making strides thanks to the many wonderful DOs and osteopathic medical students who excel in their roles. Following are some recent professional recognitions and accomplishments the profession is currently celebrating.
As Monty Python might say, “And now, for something completely different.” Or better yet, maybe Rod Serling – “Offered up for your consideration …” If you’re young enough, you may have to Google both of those.