Category: Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
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Explore a USMLE® Step 1 clinical case on serotonin syndrome and discover why myoclonus distinguishes it from similar conditions like neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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What Are the Social Determinants of Health and Why Are They Important?
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Discover how social, economic, and environmental factors influence health beyond genetics, shaping disparities and opportunities in healthcare access.
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11 Tips for Taking a Patient History
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A comprehensive medical history is vital for an accurate diagnosis, developing personalized treatment plans, and establishing a good rapport with your patients. On today’s Osmosis blog, let’s take note of some helpful tips for recording a high-quality medical history.
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Mastering the Match Interview: Expert Tips for Success for Medical Students
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We’re sharing tips with medical students on how to interview successfully after Match Week on today’s Osmosis blog. Learn how to stand out from the competition by asking the right types of questions and carefully honing their interviewing skills. Let’s get started! After meticulously crafting your residency application, it’s time to…
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What Is Intersectional Healthcare and Why Is It Important?
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Learn how intersectionality shapes patient experiences and how healthcare providers can deliver more equitable, respectful, and effective care.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Frank-Starling Curve
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Learn how various physiological and pharmacological factors shift the Frank-Starling curve, impacting cardiac output and patient hemodynamics.
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OMM® Question of the Day: Somatic dysfunctions
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Learn about the somatic dysfunctions that may be causing lung findings in a 34-year-old man with cystic fibrosis. Learn about his symptoms, medical history, and examination findings to determine the appropriate treatment approach. A 34-year-old man presents to the office with three days of shortness of breath and a cough…
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The Top 10 Medical Advances in History
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Explore ten key medical advances such as antibiotics, vaccines, anesthesia, and AI that have transformed healthcare and boosted global life expectancy.
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Unlocking the Secrets to Publication: Insights and tips for success from editors
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Discover insights from Elsevier’s Clinical & Research Manager, Dr. Ximena Alvira, on navigating the journal publication process, crafting clear manuscripts, and selecting the right journal for your research paper submission.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Compression of the esophagus
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Explore today’s USMLE® Step 1 question focusing on a clinical case of dysphagia, and identify the anatomical site likely causing the patient’s symptoms.
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OMM Question of the Day: Thoracic muscle energy
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This week, we are sharing another OMM-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 56-year-old man who has difficulty swallowing. He has a history of jitteriness. Which of the following best describes the affected anatomic site that most likely resulted in this patient’s clinical…
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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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USMLE® Step 1 Exam: A Guide for International Medical Students
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Learn how international medical graduates (IMGs) can prepare for and succeed on the USMLE® Step 1 Exam.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Schizophrenia
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Explore a challenging USMLE® Step 1-style question highlighting the dopamine pathways involved in schizophrenia and the origins of auditory hallucinations.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Chancroid
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Today’s USMLE Step 1 case explores what’s causing a chancroid with multiple painful genital ulcers in a 28 year old male patient visiting his primary care doctor.
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How to Navigate Group Projects in Medical School Like a Pro
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How do you feel about being assigned to a group project? Osmosis Medical Education Fellow, Joy Mueni Muli, offers some helpful tips to make your next group project experience more enjoyable, collaborative, and productive on our latest blog. What goes through your mind when an instructor tells you that you’ll…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Purulent Eye Discharge
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A 3-day-old infant with purulent eye discharge likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. Learn why ophthalmic erythromycin is the preventive treatment of choice for newborns.
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Living With Hypochondria or Illness Anxiety Disorder: A Patient’s Perspective
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Read about living with Illness Anxiety Disorder, the impact of chronic health fears, and the critical role of empathy in medical care.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Thyroid Surgery Complications
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Enhance your USMLE® Step 1 exam preparation with a clinical case. A patient develops voice changes after thyroid surgery. Learn which nerve injury is most likely and how it presents clinically.
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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Study Strategies, Healthy Habits, and Meeting Mentors
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Explore key strategies for medical students to enhance learning, maintain wellness, and leverage mentorship for academic and professional success from SDN’s Laura Turner.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Altered Mental State
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Analyze Swan-Ganz catheter hemodynamics in a critically ill patient with elevated PCWP and SVR, low cardiac index, and low SvO2. What’s the cause?
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OMM Question of the Day: OA HVLA
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Today’s OMM question involves a 35-year-old woman with pain radiating down from the bottom of her skull toward her lower neck. How would you set up for HVLA to the occipitoatlantal joint in this patient? A 35-year-old woman presents to your clinic for one week of moderately severe pain radiating…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Second Degree Mobitz type II AV block
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Enhance your USMLE® Step 2 CK exam prep with this clinical case involving a 66-year-old woman with left-sided weakness and symptoms suggestive of cardiac issues. Test your clinical knowledge and improve your diagnostic skills for effective patient care!
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OMM Question of the Day: OA Joint Motion Testing
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A 27-year-old woman presents to the clinic for neck pain. She has experienced several episodes of this neck pain since it started two weeks ago. She describes it as a dull ache at the upper part of the back of her neck, extending into the bottom of her scalp. It…
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The Best Medical Podcasts
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Medical podcasts provide a cost and time-effective way for physicians and medical students to learn more about the field of medicine. Whether it’s keeping up to date on the latest research or learning how to avoid burnout, the best medical podcasts provide countless learning opportunities that help you become a better…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Ankle-Brachial Index
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Prep for the USMLE Step 2 CK with this case that tests you on what index is preferred in diagnosing peripheral vascular disease with calcified arteries and claudication.
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Active Recall: The Most Effective High-Yield Learning Technique
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Are you maximizing your study effectiveness? Many healthcare and medical students rely on familiar methods like rereading text or flashcards without realizing it’s less effective. Discover science-backed study techniques that can improve learning, boost your exam performance, and transform your study habits.
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What It’s Like to Study Medicine in Colombia
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Curious about studying medicine in Colombia? Learn about top medical schools, admission processes, education options, and unique student experiences across the country.
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OMM Question of the Day: Chapman Points
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Explore a clinical case presenting with headaches and tachycardia. Discover how to locate the anterior adrenal Chapman point for diagnosis and treatment.
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My Journey to Medical School
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Follow a medical student’s inspiring story of overcoming obstacles, staying motivated, and never giving up on the dream to become a physician.