Osmosis has a set of values that guide everything they do for their learners.
From my intercalation studying healthcare management, I wasn’t surprised; it’s conventional for many organizations to have a set of guiding principles. Did I expect Osmosis to fulfill them so completely, though? I have to say no…
… then I joined the Osmosis Healthcare Leadership Initiative (formerly known as the Osmosis Medical Education Fellowship or OMEF) program!
The Osmosis Values
For anyone who is unfamiliar, the 6 Osmosis Values are…
- Start with the heart
- Spread joy
- Have each other’s backs
- Open your arms
- Reach further
- Imagine more
What is the Osmosis Healthcare Leadership Initiative (OHLI) program?
The OHLI community consists of engaged Osmosis learners from around the world. Made up of nearly 150 students and doctors, it’s segmented into regional and international levels and organized so that everyone can become well-acquainted with each over the course of the program.
At the beginning of the program, we are taken under the wing of a Regional Lead with whom we communicate regularly. I was very lucky to have had a role model in many ways—my RL always took it upon herself to encompass the Osmosis values.
By practicing the Osmosis values, my RL created an open, welcoming environment. This, in turn, encouraged involvement, easing these values into us as members of one OHLI family.
We have a vibrant communications group with live updates as events are run, alongside a few other systems put in place to facilitate innovation and exchange of ideas. All of this blossomed into a vibrant, cozy community that I’m very pleased to be part of!
Here are some of my favorite elements of the Osmosis Healthcare Leadership Initiative; hopefully, they encourage you to join today!
→ Apply to become an OHLI today!
A supportive community
By joining the Osmosis Team Slack, we have a chance to network with other students and professionals, get feedback on things we’re working on, and learn from people, whether it’s about study tips, effective learning habits, personal interests, or accounts of what it’s like to attend medical school in different countries.
Opportunities to spread joy
We’re frequently encouraged to add a moment of sunshine to someone’s day by sending an Osmosis Spread Joy eCard. These cards, featuring the Osmosis trademark organ characters, come with graphics relevant to every occasion. They’re perfectly personalizable and a great way to keep in touch with pals to let them know you were thinking of them.
A place to celebrate your achievements
In the OHLI program, we celebrate our successes with students all around the world. “Hype posts” once a week mean we’re always connected and learning about each other, with the freedom to choose how much we want to share professionally or personally.
I always enjoyed hearing highlights from my teammates’ weeks, sharing advice on common issues, or working together during co-working hours. During these sessions, I’d feel very productive, but I also had time to reflect on my personal and professional developments and share them with a highly receptive group of fellow learners.
During the monthly OHLI meeting, all the different cohorts get together to share updates, milestones, and shoutouts on small to large successes. Some examples include engagements, weddings, Step scores, and research publications!
Host fun, edifying events
During the OHLI program, I’ve had many opportunities to host events, whether they were in-person (pre-COVID) events at my school or virtual events like study sessions. During the study sessions, we’d share answers to case-based learning questions before condensing and distilling clinically relevant information to introduce to pre-clinical students.
Being in a position to apply and diffuse knowledge as a peer mentor was a joyful experience, and it helped me solidify the knowledge I needed for my clerkships!
Free Osmosis Prime access for my friends
Being able to give out two weeks of Osmosis Prime was something my friends definitely benefited from! They really enjoyed the consistent, concise experience Osmosis offers through their video library and learned a lot using the flashcards, questions, and High-Yield Notes.
As an OHLI, being able to share the joy of learning by Osmosis was a surefire way to win the hearts of my fellow medical students and make a difference at my school!
About the Author
Sadia Zaman is in her fifth year of medicine at Imperial College London, UK, and a participant in the Osmosis Medical Education Fellowship program. Sadia has an interest in an array of specialties within medicine, including cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and more. She is passionate about how the future of medicine and education will intersect.
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