Category: Allopathic Medicine (MD)
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Signs of End Organ Damage
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics and help you prepare for the boards. Today’s case involves a 64-year-old woman who’s experiencing headaches, vision disturbances, and reduced urine output. Can you figure out what the diagnosis could be? A 64-year-old…
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How to Cope With A Patient’s Death in Medical School
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Patient care in medical school involves the two sides of a coin: recovery or deterioration of the patient’s health. Many medical students may not be fully prepared for the impact of losing a patient. Join Joy Muli, a medical student and Osmosis Medical Education Fellow, as she shares how to…
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Being a Medical Student When Disaster Strikes
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Pandemics, protests, fires, and explosions were among the many catastrophes we faced in 2020. In this article, OMEF George Katoul al Rahbani dives deeper into the role of the medical student in the middle of all these crises, giving a personal account of what life has been like for him…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Neural Tube Defects
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a two-hour-old baby who was born with a defect and can’t move his lower extremities. The mother is worried and wants to know if this could occur again if she…
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Osmosis: An Organization With Ubuntu
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Medical students are faced with multiple challenges while attending medical school, one of them being the plethora of resources and which one to choose. Today on the blog, OHLI, Nichole Anderez shares how Osmosis—”an education platform with Ubuntu”—made it easier for her to feel truly connected to her studies. As…
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How to Prepare for and Pass USMLE® Step 2 CK as an IMG
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With USMLE® Step 1 becoming pass/fail and USMLE Step 2 CS on hiatus, there’s a greater need for International Medical Graduates who wish to practice medicine in the US to do well on the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. In today’s blog, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow and Regional Lead, Santiago…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Human Leukocyte Antigen Complex
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a young girl who is worried because of recent urinary issues and weight loss. These symptoms are upsetting her because she is trying to keep a certain weight for boxing…
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Useful Life Hacks for Medical Students
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Life in medical school is not always easy to tackle. In today’s Osmosis blog, medical student and Osmosis Medical Education Fellow, Javed Iqbal, shares his experiences and life hacks he thinks every student needs to know. Study hacks & memory techniques Medicine has always been among most respected professions. But…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Acute Chest Pain with Diabetes and Hypertension
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A 60-year-old with chest pain and ECG changes shows LAD artery occlusion. Learn why endothelial cell injury is the first step in atherosclerosis causing myocardial infarction.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Frequent Urination Diagnosis
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a young boy whose worsening issues with thirst and frequent urination are worrying his parents. Can you make the correct diagnosis and help this family out? An 8-year-old boy is…
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What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Treating Patients With Disabilities
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year the theme is “Building Back Better: Toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”. To honor the theme this year, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Casey Gilman partners with Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Moreman to discuss how COVID-19 has shed light…
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Overcoming My Fear of Blood as a Med Student
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Imagine aspiring to become a doctor, only to realize that the very sight of blood sends you into a panic. This was fourth-year Aylin Canik’s reality; a future physician paralyzed by hemophobia. Find out how she overcame her fears.
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Breaking Barriers: Systemic Racism in Medical School
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In the United States, minorities must often approach the world with a set of unspoken rules and regulations. They often feel unspoken pressures to challenge stereotypes and “break barriers.” On today’s blog, Osmosis Medical Educational Fellow Dianne Omire-Mayor shares with us the barriers that need to be broken for black…
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How to Survive the First Year at Medical School
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You got into Medical school! Congratulations! You have worked hard to get here and hopefully can’t wait to get started! However, after selection into medical school, a new stage of life begins—and it can be a big adjustment. Today on the Osmosis blog, Ather Iqbal, an Osmosis Medical Education Fellow in…
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Tools for Productivity in Medical School and Beyond
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Medical school is daunting, and life has a way of not making it easier with never-ending distractions -Social media, events, friends, and family. In today’s blog, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Abe Baker shares all the digital tools that he uses to ensure he is productive and efficient during the day…
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Your Medical Residency Interview Questions, Answered
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Can you believe you are almost there? Just an inch away from getting matched into your dream specialty! The light is shining at the end of the tunnel—but you are not there just yet. You have to get through these interviews to test the waters before you match which residency…
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What Being A Musician Taught Me About Practicing Medicine
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Today on the blog, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow, Joy Mueni will share how music has taught her lessons that apply to medicine! Playing a musical instrument as a medical student has a myriad of benefits in the clinical practice of medicine. From nurturing patience to increasing self-expression, playing a musical…
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Make Yourself Comfortable: How to Be Aware of Your Implicit Biases
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“I want to help people” is a common response on a medical school application, but sometimes we experience trepidation when working within a new environment or group—especially when we lack understanding of these groups. Read about how one medical student ventured outside of her comfort zone and overcame her biases…
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A Brief Intro to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Specialty for Medical Students
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This blog explores the medical specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), what exactly it is, and how to become a successful applicant for residency. As I was shadowing a PM&R physician, he wisely pointed out how a single moment in time, such as a car accident or a stroke,…
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What “Reach Further” Means to Me
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A medical student applies one of the 6 Osmosis values to his life past, present, and future. Whether we realize it or not, the only constant in our lives is change. What I write today may take on a whole different meaning to me when I revisit it down the road. I…
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How to Impress Your Attendings During Clinical Rotations
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Are you ready to embark upon your third year? It’s a time in a medical student’s life where you go from simulated cases and enter into real life scenarios. Read on to ensure you are prepared to enter the professional world and stand out amongst your peers. I am beyond…
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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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Learn Histology with Videos on Osmosis
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Improve your understanding of histology with the Osmosis Histology video series! This comprehensive collection of videos offers clear explanations and engaging visuals to help medical, nursing, and healthcare students learn the essential histological features of various organ systems. Dive into the fascinating world of histology today!
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How to Plan For USMLE® Step 1 Dedicated Study Period
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Planning on taking USMLE® Step 1 in the near future? Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Gia Eapen has some tips for creating a realistic, actionable schedule for your dedicated prep period. Learn which resources to use, how to manage your time effectively, and how to recalibrate and refocus if things start…
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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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How to Thrive During Clinical Rotations and Make the Most of Your Time in the Clinic
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Clinical rotations are one of the most challenging (and rewarding) parts of medical school. Learn 12 practical strategies to improve your clinical skills, stay organized, work effectively with your team, and make the most of every clerkship.
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Getting Started in Medical School (And How to Make It Easier on Yourself)
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Transitioning into medical school is often very stressful for new students. In this blog, Bardia Adibmoradi shares his tips for making a smooth transition. When I started medical school, I was faced with a fast-paced flood of new information that I didn’t know how to navigate, and was intimidated by…
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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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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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Transitioning from a PhD to Medical School
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Pursuing an advanced degree is challenging and comes with its risk of burnout. Aiming to pursue two doctoral degrees is a huge undertaking that will test your mental toughness and push you beyond your limits. In today’s blog, OMEF Brian Ogendi shares his experiences so far on his journey towards…