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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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Financial Strategies for Health Professional Students to Save and Manage Money Better
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In today’s guest post from Surviving College, we will be addressing the big elephant in the room that we wish was invisible—money! During medical school, we tend to ignore financials until after graduation, which can be overwhelming and stressful. It’s important to know what you need, how much to borrow,…
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How Hard is the NCLEX®? 5 Tips to Make it Easier!
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Congratulations on graduating from nursing school! Now, your next order of business is to prepare for and pass the NCLEX® exam. You might be wondering: “Is the NCLEX hard?” Well, it depends on how well you’ve prepared. Here are a few tips to help you approach the exam with confidence…
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Overcoming Testing Anxiety Part 2: Test Day
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This blog is based out of a two part webinar hosted by Dr. Marina Horiates, Content Manager for Test Questions at Osmosis, called Overcoming testing anxiety. Today we will be giving you the major takeaways from part two—test day tips and tricks. It’s test day! You have done all the…
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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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How Osmosis Videos Are Made
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Take a look at this in-depth article on the Osmosis video production process, from scriptwriting and voiceovers to animation and editing. Find out how our dedicated team leverages multimedia techniques to present complex medical topics in a way that enhances learning and retention for students and healthcare professionals alike.
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Overcoming Testing Anxiety: Part 1
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Testing anxiety…. Just the thought of it gives you stomach butterflies, right? As healthcare professional students, the weight of these exams are heavy: but overcoming test anxiety is possible. At Osmosis, we want to give you the tools to balance that boulder so you don’t bear the whole pressure: learning…
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Team Spotlight: Tanner Marshall, Osmosis Creative Director
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It’s the Osmosis 5-Year Anniversary! As part of the celebrations, we’re interviewing one of our most famous voices: Tanner Marshall, Creative Director at Osmosis. Tanner has been with Osmosis almost since the beginning, and has filled a ton of different roles (many at the same time!), including scriptwriter, video illustrator,…
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10 Important Reasons to Become a Nursing Assistant
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Do you know you want to work in medical care, but are unsure of which path to take? There are many encouraging reasons to become a Nursing Assistant. The Nursing Assistant Career path is a popular one for people who want to get to work in a short time frame. But that…
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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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Your Guide to Becoming a Nursing Assistant
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Navigating the medical field can be confusing. There are a variety of career options to consider, each with its own education and certification requirements. If you want to know how to become a Nursing Assistant, you’re in the right place! In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know!…
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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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The Ultimate Guide to Wellness in Your Health Professional Program
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You’ve been dreaming of and working towards your career as a clinician and caregiver for years, and yet your journey has just begun! Osmosis is here to guide you along this stormy new path with advice to help you avoid burnout and develop emotional resilience. Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into…
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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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Coping With Sudden Loss in Medical School
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Adjusting to the rigors of medical school is a challenging process. Imagine having to face one of the most difficult hurdles of your life during that adjustment: the sudden loss of a parent. Today on the Osmosis blog, Lois Sharpe, a medical student, shares how she coped with the sudden…
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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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OET Exam Preparation: What You Need to Know
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With USMLE Step 2CS canceled, IMGs must now pass the OET exam to get ECFMG certified. Discover the test format, scoring, preparation tips, and registration process.
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Med School Life Hacks: Master Your Pharm Exams With a Memory Palace!
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Struggling to memorize long drug names? Learn how the Memory Palace method uses visual and sensory associations to make pharmacology easier to remember.
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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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USMLE Step 1 Exam Dates in 2020
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Ready to apply for USMLE® Step 1 as an international student, but not sure where to start? This blog post will cover everything you need to know about applying, from eligibility to receiving your score. We’ll cover: Let’s dive in! USMLE Step 1 Exam Dates in 2020 To schedule a…
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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 evaluate innovative online teaching methods
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As an educator, you have an opportunity to pilot and evaluate innovative online teaching methods to improve your students’ learning experience. In a world where COVID-19 has made remote teaching and learning common, this is especially true. A recent article, From Modules to MOOCs: Application of the Six-Step Approach to Online Curriculum Development…
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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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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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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…
