Category: Allopathic Medicine (MD)
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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…
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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.…