Category: Allopathic Medicine (MD)
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Alternative Career Paths for Med Students (Organized By Personality Type)
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Ever wonder if a career in medicine is really right for you? Today on the Osmosis blog, OMEF Hafsa Sulaiman shares a humorous account of career prospects outside the clinic, organized by medical student personality type. Which one are you? I’m writing this article in a busy café by the…
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Key Resources to Study the Renal System
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Struggling with nephrology? Learn a stepwise approach to mastering the renal system: big picture overview, anatomy, embryology, histology, physiology, pathology, and practice questions.
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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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“Say My Name”: A Medical Student’s Experience with Microaggressions
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By sharing these stories, we’re hoping to build more caring, empathetic clinicians who understand the challenges faced by minorities in the US and around the world, while also providing a platform to celebrate their successes and achievements. Today, Antoinette Leonard-Jean Charles, a third-year medical student at American University of Integrated Sciences, shares…
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7 Tips on How to Study for USMLE® Step 1
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Looking for tips on how to study for USMLE® Step 1? Osmosis Medical Education Fellow and medical student Yousif Hanna offers seven actionable steps you can take to tackle this momentous exam. The day is finally here. It is a bizarre feeling, a mix of anxiety and excitement. Throughout our…
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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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Accommodating Individuals with Dual Sensory Loss of both Vision and Hearing: Deafblindness
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In honor of Helen Keller Deafblind Awareness Week, we’re sharing advice for clinicians on how to best interact with and care for their patients who have dual sensory loss of vision and hearing. The clinical environment during the COVID-19 pandemic is so frenetic that health professionals can easily fall into…
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Overcoming My Fear: Life as an International Medical Student
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On the long road to becoming a physician, there isn’t just one path. Choosing to go to med school internationally was not the path Elizabeth Armenis originally envisioned taking, but she’s diving in headfirst. In this article, Liz (who you may remember from our recent Instagram takeover!) discusses the fears…
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“Hospital Service”: The Power of Narrative Medicine
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Narrative Medicine is a practice that involves physicians documenting their clinical experiences in story format. By looking at their work through a narrative lens, clinicians are able to build empathy with patients and engage in creative self-reflection that can be very healing. Today on the Osmosis blog, we’re sharing a…
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Your USMLE® Step 2 CK Questions Answered: The Osmosis Ultimate Guide
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Get ready for USMLE Step 2 CK with a handy guide to exam content, question types, scheduling, and healthy study habits to maximize your success with Osmosis!
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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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The Approach Formula: Accommodating Patients with Disabilities on the Spot
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In response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, an ideal on-the-spot approach in accommodating patients with disabilities is being shared. All-inclusive communications strategies can be used right now when interacting with a person, no matter the background nor (dis)ability. In this article, Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Moreman discusses the Approach Formula and…
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: How Osmosis takes the stress out of medical school
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Medical student and Osmosis learner Michael Owen shares his tips for tackling the huge medical school workload and protecting your mental health with smart study habits and resource choices.
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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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My Struggle With Binge Eating Disorder
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Binge eating disorder is one of the less-talked-about mental health disorders, but it’s actually the most common eating disorder in the US. Read how one Osmosis learner struggled with binge eating and learned how to manage the disorder by changing her habits and finding a support network. I would have…
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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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How to Get the Most Out of Shadowing in Medical School
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After getting into medical school, the question of “What kind of doctor do you want to be?” is commonly asked. Some people come to medical school knowing what they want to be, while others don’t—and that’s OK! Regardless, shadowing is a great opportunity to get experience in a specialty you…
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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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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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How to Build an Outstanding Curriculum Vitae During Medical School
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Discover valuable strategies for crafting an impressive CV as a medical student, featuring tips on experiences, skills, and self-reflection to enhance your residency application.
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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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The Osmosis Ultimate Guide to the NRMP® Match
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The Osmosis Ultimate Guide to the NRMP Match helps medical students navigate the residency process with expert tips, deadlines, and matching strategies.
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Approaching Patient Encounters with Compassion
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Showing empathy and compassion is essential for building solid physician-patient relationships. Read about how medical student Farrah-Amoy started with the heart during her first patient interview. As health profession students, we often get hung up on the details. We do our best to get a thorough history, always remembering OLD…
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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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A List of High-Impact Medical Education Journals
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Medical education research improves teaching and training strategies, helps determine effective policies for the field, and shapes the future of clinical practice.
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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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If Santa Claus Were Your Patient
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What medical conditions might Santa Claus have? From rosacea to cardiomegaly, explore the playful diagnosis behind the jolly old elf’s health.
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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…