As just an OMS-1, I can already tell the importance of maintaining work-life balance. It is extremely easy to find yourself burnt out coming into your final block exam of the semester (as I am), but it is highly important to finish strong. The following are tips I have included in order to keep the […]
Rathisha Pathmathasan
MS1, University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rathisha grew up in Dublin, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University – Class of 2017. She pursued a dual-degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biology. Rathisha is a liaison for the International Medical Health Organization, specifically in the Autism Awareness Project in Sri Lanka. After graduating, she joined an AmeriCorps program called City Year to mentor and tutor inner-city kids in Columbus, Ohio.
Rathisha is a huge planner enthusiast, loves all things self-care, and enjoys blogging on her website! Check out her blog at www.MEDMeansMore.com.
The Four Tenants of Osteopathic Medicine
One question I was asked in one of my medical school interviews was, “What are the four tenants of osteopathic medicine?” Although I read articles on osteopathic medicine, I could not quite understand exactly what the tenants were during the interview season. As a first-year osteopathic medical student, I realize the true importance of understanding […]
Plan, Plan, Plan
One of my favorite things to do is PLAN! It’s therapeutic and productive. In medical school, I’ve found that it is easy to get overwhelmed with all of the material content as well as everything else life throws at you. Planning can help you make time for things you may think you don’t have time […]
