As we move forward from Match Day, if you’re a fourth-year medical student, you’re probably already anxiously thinking about preparing for residency and putting your best foot forward. Contrary to popular belief, memorizing every word of Harrison’s before orientation week is not the way to do that.
Audition rotations, also called “sub-Is” (short for sub-internship), are fourth-year clinical rotations in which osteopathic medical students put their best foot forward as acting interns with residency programs they hope to match into. Elective rotations more commonly refer to fourth-year rotations that are required for graduation, but not necessarily in the specialty of your interest.
In the late 19th century, a new medical philosophy made its debut on the front pages of newspapers. After A.T. Still, DO, MD, unveiled his vision for osteopathic medicine in 1874, early mentions in the press mingled curiosity with controversy, mirroring the public’s perception.
As the profession celebrates National Doctors Day on March 30 and will soon celebrate National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week from April 15-21, it is a good time to reflect on the current state of the profession and where it is headed. To that end, I would like to share a summary of my recent keynote … Read More
This is the second in a series of Student Parity Advocacy Updates shared with the osteopathic medical profession. The message is attributable to AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. The advancement of equitable treatment for all medical students seeking rotations and training positions continues to be an area … Read More
The AOA Mentor Recognition Program was developed to honor DOs who help shape the future of the osteopathic profession through their involvement with osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and new physicians in practice. Students, DOs, AOA affiliates or any other member of the osteopathic professional family are welcome to submit nominations. Nominations for the 2024 Mentor … Read More
This week, we join with partners across the profession to celebrate the nation’s 186,000+ DOs and osteopathic medical students, who provide distinctive whole-person care to millions of patients each day.
The appointment process for volunteer leadership positions on AOA bureaus, committees and councils is now open. AOA President-elect Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (D), is seeking volunteer leaders to serve on these important governing bodies that help shape AOA programs and policies.
Two second-year medical students, Anisha Jobanputra and Sarah Im (now OMS IIIs), were eager to find a way to combine their osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) knowledge and passion for service. They considered what they could do to benefit the student body and the surrounding community. As the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic … Read More