Author: Alicia Betz, MAEd
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Five Women Who Are Paving the Way in Medicine
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Women have long been trailblazers in medicine and healthcare, paving the way for other women to become impactful clinicians while changing the face of medicine. With women comprising over 50% of medical students, they’re represented in medicine like never before. This year, we’re celebrating five amazing women who continue to address the…
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A List of Essential Osteopathic Medical Education Journals
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Osteopathic medical education research improves teaching and training strategies, helps determine effective policies for the field, and shapes the future of clinical practice. Read on to learn more about current osteopathy-focused journals in today’s Osmosis blog.
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How the Gig Economy Changed the Future of Healthcare in the US
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Curious about becoming a traveling nurse, doctor, or other healthcare worker? In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re exploring some of the pros and cons of the gig economy and its effect on healthcare. Introduction Established as an easy and flexible way to add a little extra income during the…
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The Science of Love: How our bodies help determine attraction and commitment
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We’re taking a look at the biological processes that help us fall in love (actually), including hormones, pheromones, and how our senses help us decide who we’re attracted to.
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How to Provide Culturally Responsive Care to Gender-Diverse Communities
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Today’s Osmosis blog offers helpful tips and guidance on how doctors, nurses, and other caregivers can best provide culturally responsive care to patients across the gender identity spectrum. Adapted from the Hippocratic oath, “first, do no harm” is a phrase that’s well-known among both medical students and physicians. One of…
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5 Important Trends in Nursing in 2023
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The face of healthcare today isn’t just about helping patients in hospital rooms; nurses and other healthcare providers have made careers where patients need them. In our newest blog, discover five top career trends for nurses in 2023. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for registered nurses will increase…
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4 Effective Ways to Use Videos in Education
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Educators use multiple strategies to engage students in their coursework, including lectures, presentations, class discussions, projects, and videos. Videos are an effective and convenient medium, offering instructors the means to engage their students before, during, and even after class. Videos make learning more accessible to students, including neurodiverse learners, by…
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17 Women to Inspire You During Women in Medicine Month
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Let’s celebrate the innovative movers and shakers making a difference in healthcare during Women in Medicine Month by highlighting these seventeen amazing women making their mark on the industry. For centuries, women have been making strides toward social progress while changing the face of healthcare. Today, they’re nearly 80% of the world’s healthcare professionals,…