004: Exploring the DO Path & Shattering Stigmas
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004: Exploring the DO Path & Shattering Stigmas
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Welcome to the fourth episode of The Med School Years podcast! In this episode, we interview Kelsey Mendell, a determined 3rd-year medical student at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, offering a unique perspective on the DO path in medicine.
Kelsey discusses the key differences and surprising similarities between MD and DO training, shedding light on the often-unfair stigmatism surrounding osteopathic medicine. She also shares her experiences managing the demanding schedule of medical school while working as a fitness trainer, her unconventional journey of attending two Ivy League institutions before choosing a DO program, and her unwavering determination to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:02 Stigma surrounding the DO title
7:00 Similarities between MD and DO
9:27 Life as a medical student
11:02 Effects of transferring colleges
14:43 Unexpected challenges in medical school
23:19 Motivation against the odds
26:11 Applying for specialties
29:16 Importance of balancing life
33:04 Value of OMM training
35:49 Preparing for orthopedics
43:42 Hybrid vs in-person classes
49:39 Transition into diversity
52:35 Advice & final thoughts