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Theresa Sanborn has one big piece of advice for applying to medical school.

The Biggest Piece of Advice for Applying to Medical School, According to a DO Student

March 12, 2020

“Before I started medical school, I had a preconceived idea of what my experience might look like,” Theresa Sanborn admits. A second year osteopathic medical student at Rocky Vista University…

You Have a Lot to Gain by Attending a Medical School Expo—Here’s What One Student Learned First-Hand

January 27, 2020

Erin

Stories

Regardless of where you are in your journey toward medical school, attending an expo provides you with invaluable opportunities. You’ll hear from current physicians and students, meet with admissions representatives,…

Phil Bennett is a fourth-year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, CO.

5 Essentials for Preparing for Medical School, According to a DO Student

December 12, 2019

Lisa Etienne

Osteopathic Medical School

Gearing up for medical school is a daunting process. But learning about your prospective schools’ student body, preparing well for your exams, and developing a study strategy before you start…

Benjamin James Catoe, DO, ATC, Orthopedic Surgery PGY1 at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital. Dr. Catoe was part of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine--Carolinas Campus Class of 2019.

I Chose DO—and Orthopedic Surgery Chose Me

December 9, 2019

Lisa Etienne

Osteopathic Medical School, Osteopathic Medicine, Stories

“I never considered becoming a doctor as a kid, or even a young teenager,” Benjamin Catoe, DO, admits. “My focus was on sports and the outdoors, which pulled my interest…

Diversifying the Face of Osteopathic Medicine

December 6, 2018

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Diversity, Osteopathic Medicine, Stories

Growing up in the heart of Los Angeles, California, the thought of fully engaging with my community in a positive light was often clouded with the strong influences of ringing…

Starting an Osteopathic Physician Mentorship Program

December 6, 2018

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Osteopathic Medical School, Stories

The beginning of my first year of medical school was very difficult for me. I felt completely overwhelmed, lost, and unsure in my ability to succeed, or even to pass…

From the Peace Corps to Medical School

December 6, 2018

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Osteopathic Medical School, Stories

“Who gave me permission to do this?” I thought to myself as I wiped snot and tears from my face, standing in the Transportation Security Administration line at the airport…

Practicing for Our Lives as Osteopathic Doctors

December 6, 2018

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Osteopathic Medical School, Stories

It has been my privilege for over a year now to learn and grow as a member of a class of 160 hard-working medical students. As president of my class,…

Keeping Faith After Losing My First Patient

December 5, 2018

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Stories

July 14, 2016, was the day I lost my first patient: my dad. My dad was diagnosed with scleroderma in 2012 while I was pursuing my undergraduate degree. The illness…

Increasing Awareness of LGBTQ Healthcare Needs

December 5, 2018

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Healthcare Reform

Much of my leadership and medical advocacy work in medical school has been focused on two specific issues: increased awareness of LGBTQ+ healthcare needs and health care reform. In my…