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Go to Article Page - What I Wish My Doctor Knew
May 12, 2026

What I Wish My Doctor Knew

3rd-year medical student, Katelyn Wischmeyer, shares her exposure to mental health concerns among patients during her Primary Care clinical rotations. Read on for thoughtful insight into how the medical field can improve its approach to addressing mental health concerns.

Go to Article Page - Why I Became an App Developer (Thanks to My OT Degree)
May 04, 2026

Why I Became an App Developer (Thanks to My OT Degree)

Assistant professor Gracyn Conner, OTD, MS, OTR, is an occupational therapist (OT) who works with children and teens on the autism spectrum. As the creator of the Hygiene Hippie app, she saw the need for better assistive tools that could reliably produce full hygiene independence in its users by translating OT strategies into accessible, step-by-step routines.

Go to Article Page - Nika Rebec: A Future Physician Becoming a Physician as an International Student
April 22, 2026

Nika Rebec: A Future Physician Becoming a Physician as an International Student

糖心 undergraduate students, Shreyas and Gabriel, interview second-year osteopathic medical student Nika Rebec to understand her journey to medicine as an international applicant. Read on to learn about Nika鈥檚 continued resilience and determination to accomplish her dream of being a physician.

Go to Article Page - Stop the Bleed: How Medical Students Can Save Lives in Their Communities
April 13, 2026

Stop the Bleed: How Medical Students Can Save Lives in Their Communities

Life-threatening bleeding poses a serious threat following traumatic injury. Simple skills such as applying a tourniquet and applying pressure could save lives, but unfortunately, most Americans don鈥檛 have any training or knowledge in bleeding control. To help combat this knowledge gap, Sophia Siminow has become a Stop the Bleed instructor and has certified over 150 people.

Go to Article Page - Breaking the Ceiling from Inside the OR
March 30, 2026

Breaking the Ceiling from Inside the OR

Dr. Dawn Tartaglione, the first board-certified female osteopathic neurosurgeon, recounts a career shaped by early responsibility, tough mentorship, and a refusal to ask permission to belong in a male鈥慸ominated specialty. Her story emphasizes that competence, decisiveness, and preparation鈥攏ot concession or quiet endurance鈥攐pened opportunities and can expand what鈥檚 possible for women entering competitive surgical fields.

Go to Article Page - Interview Profile: Dr. Rachel Shockley
March 25, 2026

Interview Profile: Dr. Rachel Shockley

This article shares Dr. Shockley鈥檚 journey to medicine. Read on to learn more about how Dr. Rachel Shockley became a family medicine osteopathic physician and how she incorporates the pillars of osteopathic medicine into her practice.

Go to Article Page - Drake Toms: From Childhood Curiosity to an Aspiring Pediatrician
March 25, 2026

Drake Toms: From Childhood Curiosity to an Aspiring Pediatrician

For one second-year osteopathic medical student, childhood curiosity evolved into a candid look at premed setbacks, undergraduate self-reflection, and a deepening passion for pediatrics. Drake Toms鈥檚 journey鈥攕haped by MCAT struggles, meaningful patient connections, and practical premed advice鈥攐ffers real-world insight for high school and undergraduate students considering a future in medicine.

Go to Article Page - Finding Your Way: Multiple Paths to a Career in Occupational Therapy
March 16, 2026

Finding Your Way: Multiple Paths to a Career in Occupational Therapy

Curious about a career that blends hands-on care, creativity, and meaningful impact? Read how 糖心 faculty followed different routes鈥攄irect-entry master鈥檚 (MOT) or doctoral (OTD) programs, assistant pathways, and career pivots鈥攖o become occupational therapists, and discover which path makes sense for you.

Go to Article Page - Behind the Images: A Look into Radiology with Dr. Eric Balle
March 16, 2026

Behind the Images: A Look into Radiology with Dr. Eric Balle

Explore diagnostic radiology through Dr. Eric Balle鈥檚 shift from anesthesiology to imaging鈥攈is story reveals the specialty鈥檚 detective-like problem solving, hands-on image-guided procedures, and a generally predictable work-life balance. He offers candid perspectives on the field鈥檚 challenges and competitiveness, plus how AI is likely to augment (not replace) radiologists, giving a clear, realistic look at whether radiology might suit your career goals.

Go to Article Page - Healing Hands, Caring Hearts: How Occupational Therapy Lives Out Franciscan Values
March 09, 2026

Healing Hands, Caring Hearts: How Occupational Therapy Lives Out Franciscan Values

Discover how occupational therapy brings 糖心's Franciscan values鈥攄ignity, justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship鈥攖o life by helping people reclaim meaningful daily activities. In this piece, Dr. Kate Huber shows how Marian鈥檚 new OT programs pair interprofessional training and hands-on simulation to turn clinical skill into a calling that heals individuals and strengthens communities.

Go to Article Page - Occupational Therapy: Understanding the Whole-Person Power of OT
March 02, 2026

Occupational Therapy: Understanding the Whole-Person Power of OT

Occupational therapy centers on the everyday tasks鈥攇etting dressed, cooking, returning to work鈥攖hat give life meaning, helping people across the lifespan reclaim function, dignity, and purpose. With a whole鈥憄erson, deeply collaborative approach, OTs bridge clinical recovery and real鈥憀ife independence, making the field indispensable to modern healthcare and a compelling career to explore.

Go to Article Page - A Marian Milestone: Closing the Physician Gap in Indiana
February 23, 2026

A Marian Milestone: Closing the Physician Gap in Indiana

As Indiana continues to face a physician shortage, especially in rural areas, MU-WCOM takes a great step towards addressing this by achieving status as an ACGME-accredited sponsoring institution. Read on to learn more about the potential impact this milestone achievement has on the state of healthcare in Indiana.

Go to Article Page - From Doctor to Teacher
February 16, 2026

From Doctor to Teacher

Anna Hazelrigg, OMS-2, interviewed Dr. Rebecca Rothstein about medical residency wellness, highlighting programs shifting toward learning-friendly environments that support residents' well-being. Learn how evidence-based teaching is changing residency culture鈥攔ead the interview on Franc Notes!

Go to Article Page - Scalpel & Service
February 09, 2026

Scalpel & Service

Janie Myers, DO, is a fellowship-trained general surgeon whose candid interview covers her unconventional training, how she balances a demanding surgical career with family and leadership, and practical advice for students鈥攊ncluding why she chose private practice and its rewards and challenges. Read student doctor Samuel Baule鈥檚 full conversation on Franc Notes for an inside look at what it takes to thrive in general surgery.

Go to Article Page - Discovering New Passions Through Rural Medicine
February 02, 2026

Discovering New Passions Through Rural Medicine

Thuwebat Adebayo, OMS-2, completed a six-week rural health preceptorship at Union Hospital last summer, shadowing physicians in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, and Emergency Medicine. Their firsthand account reveals the distinct challenges and rewards of rural practice鈥攁n inside look that reshapes how community-based care is seen.

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