The Perfect Match
From study dates and ski trips to intramural championships, Doctors Guillermo and Jesse Alfonso reflect on how they found their perfect match in the most challenging of environments: medical school.…
Osteopathic Medical Schools Adapt Admissions Processes in Response to COVID-19
Updated on April 5, 2021 for the 2021-2022 AACOMAS Application Cycle Dear Future Applicant, The unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted your path to medical school like…
“It’s times like these that I’m happy I chose to become a DO”
“Urgent Message – Clinical Rotation Closure” That was the email I received after walking out of my last day of Neuro – ICU rotation. At the time, I was supposed…
The Biggest Piece of Advice for Applying to Medical School, According to a DO Student
“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…
5 Essentials for Preparing for Medical School, According to a DO Student
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…
I Chose DO—and Orthopedic Surgery Chose Me
“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…
Starting an Osteopathic Physician Mentorship Program
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
“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
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,…