American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association (Medical Student Section)
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Podiatric Medical Students' Association
American Physician Scientist Association
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
International Federation of Medical Students' Associations
McGill Journal of Medicine
National Community Pharmacists Association
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
National Society for Nontraditional Medical Students
Pre-Medical Student Osteopathic Medical AssociationCredit Cards & College: A Recipe for Success
by Barbara Swichtenberg
SDN Staff Writer
Credit cards are a part of most students daily lives but they can be as much a curse as a blessing. Properly managing your credit cards is essential to a healthy financial future.
Building your credit history
It is good to have at least one national card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) on hand to help you build a positive credit history and to provide security in emergencies. When you decide to apply for a card, compare annual fees, interest rates, and introductory offers. And to keep yourself out of debt, try to do the following:
- Pay your balance each month to avoid interest charges
- Pay your bill on time to avoid late charges Read more »
Who’s Who on the Health Care Team: An Interdisciplinary Approach
by Sarah M. Lawrence and Michael O’Brien
Health care is an increasingly diverse field where many specialties interact to
provide patient care.The team approach to caring for patients includes many professionals performing a variety of specialized functions designed to meet the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the patient. In the course of just one stay, a hospitalized patient may be cared for by an array of non-MD/DO providers.
For this collaborative approach to work, it is imperative that all health care professionals understand and respect the credentials, scope of practice and function of each member of the health care team. Read more »
The Successful Match: Oral Communication Skills
by Samir P. Desai, M.D.,
and Rajani Katta, M.D.Authors of The Successful Match: 200 Rules to Succeed in the Residency Match and 250 Biggest Mistakes 3rd Year Medical Students Make And How To Avoid Them
Every aspiring physician knows the importance of memorization, especially in the basic science years. As you advance in your career, however, communication skills come to the forefront. Physicians with poor communication skills are more likely to be sued. (Virshup) They are more likely to be disciplined by the medical board. They may not receive as many professional referrals from colleagues or word-of-mouth referrals from patients.
Successful communication requires establishing a connection and imparting a message. Successful patient care does not end with gathering data from your patient. It revolves around imparting that information to the entire team that is involved in patient care: your team members, the consulting physicians, the nurses, the patient and family members, and even the cafeteria, among others. (“The patient’s allergies include a history of anaphylaxis to shrimp.”) Read more »
Choosing an International Elective
by Alison Hayward, MD
SDN Staff WriterThe international elective, whether done in the summer after first year or in an elective
block during fourth year, has become a virtual staple of medical school. The rising number of medical students who participate in such experiences reflects an increased awareness amongst medical students of global health issues such as access to health care for under served populations.Many students spend long hours researching such opportunities, since so many diverse types of experiences exist worldwide. Choosing one of these opportunities can be a daunting process, particularly for students with a newly minted interest in global health who are trying to find a meaningful first experience. Read more »
Volunteer Profile: Julianne Worst
by Juliet Farmer
SDN Staff Writer
Julianne H. Worst, SDN user name Julianne, is a 32-year-old first-year student pharmacist and pharmacy intern. She is currently a member of the class of 2011 at Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy. Worst, who spent her childhood in both Savannah, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, did her undergrad work at Bevill State Community College in Alabama. She has been married for almost 15 years and has one seven-year-old son.Choosing pharmacy as a specialty was almost a fluke for Worst. “I actually stumbled on the profession after my son, Ezekiel, was born prematurely back in April of 2000. At that time, I was working about 50 or 60 hours a week (in retail management) and while I enjoyed the work, I could no longer adhere to that type of schedule. Read more »
Professional Profile: Jane Andersen, DPM
Dr. Jane Andersen is a podiatric physician and surgeon practicing in Chapel Hill, North
Carolina. She and her husband share a private practice where they treat a wide variety of patients, including athletes, children, adults and the elderly. Dr. Andersen is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, serves on the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Public Education and Information Committee, and is on the executive board of the American Association for Women Podiatrists.After receiving her undergraduate degree in biology from Indiana University, Dr. Andersen obtained her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California, and completed residency programs at Stanford University Medical Center and at DVAMC Palo Alto. In addition to these professional accomplishments, Dr. Andersen is also the mother of two young daughters. Read more »
Highs and Lows: Bipolar in Medical School
by Emily Forest
SDN Staff Writer
While many medical students struggle to grasp the complexity of mental illness and its management, I’ve experienced it first hand. I hardly had to study psychiatry for Step I - one of the few perks of being a medical student with mental illness.The first time I was hospitalized for symptoms matching the DSM IV criteria for Bipolar II, a kindly gray haired psychiatrist interviewed me extensively, asking me what had brought me to the hospital, if I felt suicidal, and whether I viewed myself as sick. In the background, three medical students scribbled furiously, brows furrowed as they watched the interview unfold. I picked at the bandages on my arm, noting their short white coats. Read more »
SDN Partner Organization: FEP International
by Sean Parrish
SDN Staff WriterMost academic authors agree that getting published is an important part of being a
professional. But it can be an expensive undertaking. Whether sacrificing reasonable compensation for their work or relinquishing use of their own intellectual material, many writers must make unwanted compromises. However, potential authors have more choices than they think. Challenging the notion that academic publishing is a money-losing proposition, Free Educational Publications (FEP) International was created to cater to these very concerns. Working with authors to provide a full gambit of publishing services at no cost, FEP International provides authors with an academic publishing environment that places their ideas and their commitment first. Read more »Clinical Clerkship Clues: Family Medicine
by Elizabeth Losada
SDN Staff Writer
For many medical students the family medicine clerkship is one of the more enjoyable rotations of third year. Regardless of your intended specialty, the rotation offers the opportunity to work in the outpatient environment. Since there is no overnight call or required weekend duty on the rotation, there is ample time for reading about the bread-and-butter cases in medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics that make up the core of the clerkship.Family Medicine can also appear daunting because of its wide scope of practice. For those students completing this clerkship early in their third year - before they have been exposed to some of the other core specialties - seeing pregnant patients, small children, or chronically-ill patients can be intimidating. Read more »
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