Category: Health & Wellness
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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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The Benefits of Mentorship in Medical School
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In medical school, having a mentor means having access to a wealth of professional knowledge and support. Your mentor may even be able to write you a strong letter of recommendation when the time comes to submit your residency applications and participate in the NRMP Match. For today’s blog, we…
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Supporting Educators’ Mental Health
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As a health educator, you need to take care of yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic so you can provide effective support to your patients and students. In today’s post, Leah Tieger, a writer on the Osmosis team, shares how you can support your own mental health during times of crisis.…
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5 Essential Wellness Tips for USMLE® Step 1 Prep
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USMLE® Step 1 is an intense test and it will take a lot out of you. Read how one medical student still managed to find balance during dedicated Step 1 preparation and avoided burnout altogether. Step 1 is a big test, and it’s a big part of your residency…
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Prepare for Med School With These Best Learning Strategies (and Avoid Falling Off the Cliff)
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If you’re about to enter medical school, you should be prepared to completely change your study style to accommodate for the firehose of information that’s coming your way. Today on the Osmosis blog, we’re sharing an updated version of study tips from Dr. Alexander Roseman, who shares some of the…
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What You Need to Know About Fasting: A look at the research
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Dieting interventions that promise rapid improvement in health and body composition seem to pop up periodically. In recent years, fasting has gained significant momentum. A simple internet search will reveal several articles highlighting the benefits of fasting, but it might be a good idea to dig a little deeper into…
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3 Proven Strategies for Recharging Under Stress
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As a first responder during the coronavirus, you face unique challenges: your hours may increase as your daily workload expands to contend with COVID-19, you’re at a greater risk of getting sick, and you may have made the difficult choice to self-isolate from your family so that you can continue to…
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Six Ways to Stay Productive During Summer Break
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It’s tough to slow down during school breaks after being immersed in the fast-paced environment of the med school semester. If you’re like second-year medical student Jannel Lawrence, you’re looking for ways to stay active during these breathers. In this article, Jannel discusses her six tips for keeping the momentum…
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How We Can “Have Each Other’s Backs” During Difficult Times
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Today on the Osmosis blog, OMEF and medical student Lewis Nasr explores what the Osmosis value “Have each other’s backs” means to him. Medicine has always been an especially hyper-competitive field. It requires tremendous time and effort that, unfortunately, often comes at the expense of sleep and a social life.…
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Seeking Mental Health Services as a Medical Student
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Undertaking the feat of obtaining a medical degree is nothing short of monumental, but how we preserve our sanity amidst the strife and triumph truly shapes our experience. Today on the Osmosis blog, medical student and Osmosis Medical Education Fellow DianneMarie Omire-Mayor explores the harmful trope of “the tough physician”…
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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in Medical School
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Do you struggle with impostor syndrome? What if there was a way to take control of that nagging little voice that tells you you’re not good enough, and turn it into confidence? Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Sarah Patterson shares her experiences battling impostor syndrome, and how she was able to…
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Burnout in the Medical Community
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This month, Osmosis is partnering with Thrive Global to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and taking steps to avoid burnout. In today’s blog, Christy Brewer, CRNA, shares advice on how to help or prevent burnout before it becomes a major issue. Burnout in any industry is something…
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Why You Should Stop Practicing Empathy and Start Feeling It
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Patients don’t need someone to appear empathetic; they need someone who is empathetic. You can be that person without burning yourself out! In this article, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Jon Urquidi Ferreira discusses the prominent role empathy has begun to play in medicine and why he thinks we should commit…
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Mental Health in Dental School: A Student Perspective
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Are dentists really the unhappiest professionals? Read how one dental student pursued happiness and ended up performing better in dental school as a result. When I decided to go to dental school, my friends said, “Dentists have the highest suicide rate of any profession. Do you really want to deal…
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Stress Management for the Emergency Room Nurse
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Take a holistic approach to stress management. As an ER nurse, you are used to a high-pressure environment but you need to take time to decompress and destress. As an ER nurse, you know how taxing emergency nursing can be. If you don’t know, allow me to share that many…
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Dental Hygiene During Coronavirus: How to Avoid the Dentist’s Office
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Get tips and best practices for taking care of your teeth and avoiding unnecessary trips to the dentist! The ongoing global pandemic situation has placed everyone on high alert: anxiety is running high, people are experiencing a strange combination of stress and boredom day in and day out, and…
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Try This No-Equipment, At-Home Workout for Students in Quarantine
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Have you tried an at-home workout yet? Gyms may be closed due to COVID-19, but don’t let that stop you from keeping up with your fitness routine. In today’s blog, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow and dedicated powerlifter Marcos de la Maza shares his no-equipment COVID-19 workout plan. One area of…
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Recognizing Symptoms of Stress and Depression in Medical Students (and How to Help)
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It’s vital that we have each other’s backs during the COVID-19 pandemic—but how do you do this while practicing social distancing? Osmosis Medical Education Fellow and medical student Omer Rott shares his advice on managing stress and signs to look out for. Beginning medical school means starting many new things.…
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Managing Your Students’ Mental Health During Emergencies
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As an educator, you have a responsibility to support your health professions students’ mental health during times of crisis. In today’s post, Leah Tieger, a writer on the Osmosis team, shares strategies for supporting your students during difficult periods. For health professions students, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a sudden…
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Self-Directed Learning in the Time of COVID-19
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A self-directed medical curriculum has unique challenges. In today’s blog, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Edith Gonzalez shares her usual routine and how it has been impacted by COVID-19. Though many medical school curriculums are traditional, some are geared toward self-directed student learning. In a self-directed learning curriculum, the bulk of…
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Maintaining Mental Balance While Practicing Social Distancing
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Many of us are responsibly self-isolating to slow the spread of COVID-19. While social distancing is the right thing to do, it can take a toll on your mental health. Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Casey Gilman has your back with these 5 tips to find balance at home during this…
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Boost Your Heart Health in 6 Simple Steps
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Boost your cardiovascular health with these 6 easy lifestyle changes! From chocolate benefits to exercise tips, discover simple ways to enhance heart well-being. Making small lifestyle changes can provide substantial benefits for your cardiovascular health. You might think that’s as obvious as night being followed by day, but you’d be…
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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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Rolling with the Punches and Finding Balance in Medical School
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Looking to strengthen your mind-body connection and become a better student this year? Read how one self-described “noodle” found balance in medical school by jumping into the boxing ring. They say that you can only choose two of the following in life: school, sleep, or a social life. However, that…
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How to Meal Plan in Medical School
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Are you a busy medical student, or just busy in general? Do you want to cook but need some advice on how to meal plan? Shane shares some of his great tips on how to become a master of meal planning. Maintaining a healthy diet during your first year of…
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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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How to Manage Excessive Exam Anxiety
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Stressed out about board prep? Osmosis learner Jane Zhang shares some techniques that can help you overcome your test anxiety. Osmosis is not only a medical education platform, but also a strong advocate of student wellness. As an Osmosis Medical Education Fellow and someone who has experienced exam anxiety, I’d…
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4 Ways You Can Start With The Heart This Thanksgiving
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If you’re living in the U.S., you’ll know that it’s almost time for Thanksgiving. Traditionally, this holiday is a time when Americans celebrate the blessings of the harvest. Nowadays, people tend to reflect more generally on their personal good fortune and, if they have the means, look for ways to…
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Mindfulness in Medicine
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Keerat, a third-year medical student, discusses how she practices meditation to help develop mindfulness and strengthen her brain as she journeys through medical school. Medical school can be overwhelming. With 8:00 AM lectures after 2:00 AM study nights, cadaver dissections with the omnipresent taste of formaldehyde, changing from white coat…
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His Hallucinations: A Clinical Experience
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Osmosis colleague and junior doctor, Armando, reflects on clinical experience during medical school. The burden of mental health is often overlooked. One in five Australians will suffer from a mental health illness each year. This includes anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and also a variety of eating disorders. An often understated…