I Chose DO—and My Career in Navy Medicine Chose Me
As a kid growing up in north-central Ohio, I had two potential occupations in mind: becoming a Marine or a physician. My high school wrestling coach was Jim Speelman, 5’4″…
Every Great Crisis Creates Opportunity for Leadership
A record snowfall in northern Iowa in February 2003 led to ice jams that blocked the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, producing a historic environmental crisis. Superimposed on the snow and…
Life Will Remind You of Your Why
Life happens in unexpected ways. As a premed student, I thought that if only I could get into medical school, I would be fine. Everything I had planned for my…
“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…
You Have a Lot to Gain by Attending a Medical School Expo—Here’s What One Student Learned First-Hand
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,…
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…
Diversifying the Face of Osteopathic Medicine
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
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…