How to explain an unexpected negative evaluation during interviews? Latest reply: 09/09/2026 by Daniel Krajcik - I would definitely address it as a learning opportunity. Find a way to comment on it during one of the interview questions. What is more important tha... Sarah Bowden about 6 Days ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 2 replies 342 impressions View
How to respond to a preceptor who offers an expensive gift? Latest reply: 09/07/2026 by Lawrence Silverberg - Whoa! There seem to be so many problems with preceptors—some are hypercritical, some are poor communicators, and some exhibit behavior that is simpl... Anonymous 221935 about 7 Days ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 2 replies 204 impressions View
What's one educational resource you wish you had discovered earlier in your training? Latest reply: 09/02/2026 by Brianne Howerton - oh thats a tough one. Probably osmosis for preclinical years, case files for clinical years, and I used amboss religiously during residency. Would... Carrie Simon about 1 Month ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 1 replies 837 impressions View
Residents: What’s your favorite perk at your residency program? Latest reply: 09/02/2026 by Brianne Howerton - Corewell Health Trenton/Dearborn EM (Detroit, MI) - my favorite perk was that our attendings always bought us food on shift. We had free parking in th... Hannah Quirk about 23 Days ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 1 replies 461 impressions View
Do program directors view a strong COMLEX Level 2 score the same as a strong Step 2 score, or is it smarter to take both? Latest reply: 09/02/2026 by Brianne Howerton - Every year, the stats come out that its less and less necessary to take both. I would say in general I would just take COMLEX. In transparency, I too... Anonymous 219480 about 16 Days ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 5 replies 636 impressions View
Any tips for securing elective rotations? Latest reply: 09/06/2026 by Sarah Bowden - Start early!! (Speaking as someone who put it off and wound up on the back foot at the start of fourth year.) Try to have at least the first few lin... Anonymous 43470 about 22 Days ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 4 replies 358 impressions View
AOBOS Certification Exam Information Kathryn Jackson about 11 Days ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Orthopaedic Surgery 0 replies 121 impressions View
How do you set yourself up for a competitive specialty like derm if your school doesn't have a home program or many mentors in that field? Latest reply: 08/14/2026 by Natalie Bulock - I would start with your teachers and ask if they have an DO derm connections. Also I would look for DO dermatologists practicing in your state and re... Anonymous 219417 about 1 Month ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Dermatology 2 replies 812 impressions View
Looking back on your career, what opportunity changed your trajectory, and how can first-generation students create or find similar opportunities? Latest reply: 07/23/2026 by Tajma Kotoric - Hi Lejla! My name is Tajma Kotoric and i am the CEO of the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (NJAOPS). Welcome to the oste... Lejla Hodzic about 1 Month ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Public Health and General Preventive Medicine 3 replies 1K impressions View
What is the biggest piece of advice you have received in regards to medical school/career? Latest reply: 07/16/2026 by Laura Rosch - The work is hard, but the privilege of what we do is real. your presence and kindness will often matter more than being the smartest person in the roo... Preston Capener about 1 Month ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 3 replies 141 impressions View
What’s one thing that helped you manage stress or avoid burnout this year? Latest reply: 06/19/2026 by Jantzen Faulkner - Having a friend or co-resident to talk through difficult conversations and situations has always been helpful. Making sure I take 30 minutes - 1 hour... Hannah Quirk about 2 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 3 replies 155 impressions View
What experiences & opportunities should an OMS1 seek out to help them stand out when applying for residency programs? Latest reply: 06/29/2026 by Natalie Bulock - Find opportunities to get involved on campus with clubs, leadership positions and volunteer opportunities. I agree that it comes across as genuine wh... Anonymous 43470 about 4 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Mentorship 4 replies 833 impressions View
Do you want to learn more on how to make the most of the Emerging DO Mentorship Program? Carrie Simon about 3 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge First-generation Mentorship 0 replies 110 impressions View
Writers wanted: Help us tell the osteopathic story! Katie Arvia about 4 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 0 replies 79 impressions View
What was your journey to mentorship? Anonymous 43470 about 4 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Mentorship First-generation 0 replies 74 impressions View
What does osteopathic medicine mean to you? Carrie Simon about 4 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Uncategorized 0 replies 72 impressions View
What did you find most impactful about DO Day 2026? How do you plan to stay engaged with advocacy throughout the year? Latest reply: 04/08/2026 by Brianne Howerton - I learned so much from the students in their OBI/OSAC advocacy research posters! I loved that we were able to learn about our students' initiatives, a... Carrie Simon about 5 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge advocacy 1 replies 78 impressions View
Congratulations to everyone who matched! What questions do you have going into residency? Carrie Simon about 5 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Residency 0 replies 70 impressions View
What are good board review resources? Latest reply: 03/23/2026 by Alexander Blau - I've heard ROSH review and the National Emergency Medicine Board Review is what folks in the passed have used. I cannot personally confirm if these re... Brianne Howerton about 5 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Emergency Medicine Mentorship 1 replies 67 impressions View
Have you considered or participated in a research residency? Latest reply: 03/18/2026 by Brianne Howerton - It was not something that was super important to me, but I know some people who pursued that path b/c they were interested in a niche fellowship or wa... Anonymous 43470 about 5 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Surgery research 1 replies 59 impressions View
Do you know a leader in digital health that is shaping the future of osteopathic medicine? Mari Greenberger about 5 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Digital Health 0 replies 50 impressions View
Ahead of DO Day, what issue is most important to you, your practice, and your patients? What do you want lawmakers to take away from these meetings? Latest reply: 03/16/2026 by Brianne Howerton - I love DO Day! I'm so excited. I think my most important issue this year will be related to MEI and finding a sustainable payment model. This has been... Carrie Simon about 6 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge advocacy 1 replies 65 impressions View
What is the most helpful advice you have received from a mentor? Latest reply: 02/23/2026 by Brianne Howerton - "Know what you know, know what you don't." Its so important to learn from your mistakes but don't just guess if you actually don't know, tha... Anonymous 43470 about 6 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Mentorship 3 replies 98 impressions View
What do you wish you knew before submitting your rank order list? Latest reply: 03/01/2026 by Nolan Interial - I think it is important to plan long term when applying for residency. If you are interested in fellowship afterwards then it is helpful to find resid... Anonymous 43470 about 7 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Residency 4 replies 98 impressions View
Are you interested in giving back to current students as a mentor? Carrie Simon about 7 Months ago Group: DOctors' Lounge Internal Medicine Surgery OBGYN Dermatology Neurology & Psychiatry Emergency Medicine Pediatrics Anesthesiology Mentorship 0 replies 75 impressions View
