Author: Fergus Baird, MA
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10 Match Week Takeaways from Clinical Experts
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Did you know that the NRMP Match is around the corner? Do you know how to best prepare for it? We provide 10 tips from medical experts. On the third Friday in March each year, fourth-year medical students in the US and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) participate in The NRMP Match…
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How to Practice Empathy as a Nurse (and Why You Should)
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Get practical tips for developing empathetic communication skills, building rapport with patients, and enhancing overall health outcomes in healthcare.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Exam Dates: When Can You Take the Second Exam?
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Whether you’re a medical student or a graduate, you probably cannot wait to pass all your exams and finally become a certified physician in the US. You’re almost there, but now you’re up for the second USMLE® challenge: the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge exam. But when can you take it?…
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Breaking Bad News: Using the SPIKES Protocol vs. the BREAKS Protocol
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Learn how to deliver tough medical news to patients using the SPIKES and BREAKS protocols to enhance communication and create better patient outcomes.
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USMLE® Step 2 CS and COMLEX-USA® Level 2-PE Canceled: What This Means For US Medical Students, IMGs, and Institutions
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Some medical students are breathing a sigh of relief that they have one less exam to study for: the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam. The USMLE Step 2 CS canceled news comes about eight months after the exam was initially suspended amidst the…
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Financial Strategies for Health Professional Students to Save and Manage Money Better
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In today’s guest post from Surviving College, we will be addressing the big elephant in the room that we wish was invisible—money! During medical school, we tend to ignore financials until after graduation, which can be overwhelming and stressful. It’s important to know what you need, how much to borrow,…
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Team Spotlight: Tanner Marshall, Osmosis Creative Director
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It’s the Osmosis 5-Year Anniversary! As part of the celebrations, we’re interviewing one of our most famous voices: Tanner Marshall, Creative Director at Osmosis. Tanner has been with Osmosis almost since the beginning, and has filled a ton of different roles (many at the same time!), including scriptwriter, video illustrator,…
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USMLE Step 1 Exam Dates in 2020
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Ready to apply for USMLE® Step 1 as an international student, but not sure where to start? This blog post will cover everything you need to know about applying, from eligibility to receiving your score. We’ll cover: Let’s dive in! USMLE Step 1 Exam Dates in 2020 To schedule a…
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How to evaluate innovative online teaching methods
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As an educator, you have an opportunity to pilot and evaluate innovative online teaching methods to improve your students’ learning experience. In a world where COVID-19 has made remote teaching and learning common, this is especially true. A recent article, From Modules to MOOCs: Application of the Six-Step Approach to Online Curriculum Development…
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Osmosis’ Top 3 Tips to Avoid Burnout
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The life of a healthcare student, whether they’re in a medical, nursing, PA, dental, or pharmacy program, is stressful at the best of times. Whether you’re on your way to becoming a health professional, or already on the job, it’s important to be aware of the signs of burnout. Osmosis…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
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In a survey of 100 medical students, we found five trends in the lessons they learned since starting medical school and what they hope incoming medical students can prepare for ahead of time. It’s universally acknowledged that medical school isn’t easy. You’ve dedicated yourself to a challenging career. Maybe you…
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A List of Every US MD Medical School
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While every U.S. medical school teaches the same core skills and competencies—basic sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, just to name a few—each program takes a different approach to the curriculum model it uses and focus it has in educating the next generation of physicians. Whether you’re an administrator…
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PANCE® Review Essentials: The Osmosis Ultimate Guide
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The PANCE® exam is what stands between a physician assistant student and certification. This five-hour, 300-question exam covers the breadth of content a PA student learns in school. Though it can be challenging to study for the PANCE given the volume of content you’re expected to know, Osmosis has a…
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8 Science-Backed Learning Strategies Osmosis Uses to Help You Study Smarter
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At Osmosis, it’s our mission to empower the world’s clinicians and caregivers with the best learning experience possible. We’ve worked hard to ensure that as learning methods evolve, so does the Osmosis platform. Here’s a brief exploration of the learning science methods on Osmosis that help you study smarter. Learning…
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Osmosis Team Spotlight: Dr. Maddison Caterine, Director of Curriculum
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It’s been a while since we spotlighted one of our Osmosis teammates! Today, we’re introducing you to Dr. Maddison Caterine, who you may have met last summer when she was hosting our “How to Ace Med School & the USMLE®” webinar series! As Director of Curriculum at Osmosis. Dr. Caterine…
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MD vs. DO: What Are the Key Differences?
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The journey to becoming a doctor certainly isn’t an easy one, and part of the challenge is navigating different paths. As a prospective doctor, you likely want to know whether you should pursue a DO vs. MD degree. By reading this, you’re starting off on the right foot: this guide…
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Nurses Week: A Brief History
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Join Osmosis in celebrating and supporting the hardworking nurses and nursing students in our hospitals, care homes, and clinics. From Osmosis to nurses everywhere: thank you for your service! Each year, we set aside a week to celebrate the unsung heroes of our hospitals, care homes, and clinics, but during…
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A Lighthearted History of Doctors’ Day
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Doctors’ Day is today, March 30! There’s never been a better time to celebrate the hard work, dedication and selflessness of doctors—and all health professionals, for that matter—around the world. Today, in honor of physicians and clinicians everywhere, let’s take a moment to look back at the (somewhat humorous) history…
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What Is SOAP and Why Should You Care?
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What is SOAP and why does it matter during Match Week? Learn how unmatched applicants can secure residency positions and what to do if you don’t match.
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5 Easily Avoidable Medical Malpractice Cases
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Learn from real-life medical malpractice cases where small mistakes led to serious consequences. Understand key lessons to improve patient safety and avoid lawsuits.
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Oxytocin: The Reason We Fall in Love
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Discover the fascinating science behind love and bonding, and learn how this powerful hormone impacts our lives, from childbirth to everyday interactions. Understanding the effects of oxytocin can help us appreciate the complexities of love—because, like many relationships, it’s complicated!
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Prep for USMLE® Step 1 with Osmosis High-Yield Pathology Videos
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Osmosis is known for producing fun and accessible videos that help students learn medicine and health science more effectively. The Osmosis library offers comprehensive coverage of the Pathology, Physiology, and Pharmacology content you need to know for exams like USMLE® Step 1 and COMLEX-USA® Level 1, a full series on the Learning Science methods that inform…
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The 12 Hazards of the Holidays
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The holidays are almost here: A time to eat delicious food, to relax with family and friends, to open presents, and, for many of you… to continue studying for exams. If you fall into the latter camp and are feeling slightly bitter about the distractions of the holiday season, this…
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How to Manage Diabetes During the Holidays
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We‘re sharing 8 tips to keep your blood sugar levels in check during the most tempting time of the year. Thanksgiving and the holidays are the most difficult times of year to maintain a healthy diet. If you’re living with diabetes, it can be especially challenging. How are you supposed…
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The Flu Vaccine, Explained
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It’s flu season! Here’s a quick primer from Osmosis on all things related to the flu season: what influenza is and how it spreads, and why you should get vaccinated if you haven’t already. What is the flu? Influenza, or simply the flu, is caused by the influenza virus. Almost everyone has…
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Celebrating Women in Medicine Month
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It’s Women in Medicine Month, a time to celebrate the incredible, inspiring work performed by women working in the health professions around the world. There are so many innovative and inspiring women working in the medical field, and it hasn’t been an easy road. Shout-out to all the women who…
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7 of the Best Valentines Day Gifts for Medical and Health Students
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Medical and health students lead very stressful lives. As their loved ones, we want to cheer them on and support them. Maybe you are hoping to brighten the day of one of your fellow classmates. This Valentine’s Day, show them some love with a few gifts that could help make…
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3 Tips to Write Progress Notes
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Discover how to write an effective SOAP progress note that tells the patient’s story clearly, communicates accurately with colleagues, and builds trust; all while avoiding common documentation mistakes.