There are moments in life when we are given the opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow. These opportunities can find themselves in places of patient care, friends, colleagues, family, and loved ones.
I'm a member of the ACOFP/ACOI Opioid Education Task Force, which supports the production of the "De-stress Pain Management" curriculum on opioid education, currently being expanded for 2025. As I reviewed the past educational materials, I came across a presentation that moved me deeply and compelled me to share my thoughts with a wider audience.
Striking a Match: SOIMA President Emily Ranta on the Couples Match
As osteopathic medical students everywhere gear up for Match Week, a few of them are in unique situations. One of those is couples match, which Emily Ranta (OMS IV, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas), President of the Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA), is participating in with her husband, Josh Ranta (OMS IV, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas).
Women in Medicine: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Change
As March is National Women’s History Month and on February 3rd we celebrated National Women Physicians Day, I thought I would investigate a bit about women in medicine. I found some of the statistics fascinating and hope you enjoy reading!
2025 Internist of the Year: Nominate Your Colleagues by May 31!
Excellence. Impact. Outstanding leadership. ACOI is searching for candidates who embody these traits to be nominated for the 2025 Internist of the Year, and we need your recommendations!
As is evident in California, recent years have seen wildfires pose increased threats to health. Climate change has been linked to multiple conditions that favor more fire, including earlier and lessened snow melt, changing precipitation patterns, altered wind patterns, insect infestation, and increasing vapor pressure deficit. Wildfire risk is projected to continue to increase. By the middle of the century, the number of days of exposure to very high or high wildfire risk is expected to increase by 11%. The absence of government commitment and health system mobilization does not keep these wildfires from occurring. Therefore, our preparation will be key.
Half a decade ago we stood on the precipice of a pandemic that would change the world as we knew it. Where we once took the daily practices of medicine and healthcare for granted, we found ourselves faced with an ominous unknown. What the future held was never guaranteed, but now we faced an illness that baffled even the experts. Our daily lives were interrupted with a new challenge to what we were to do to curb this outbreak. Between the expedited search for a vaccination along with social distancing we pushed our society into doubt, isolation, and fear.
March Student of the Month: Asmihan Annamer, OMS-I
Student Doctor Annamer was nominated for her exemplary positivity in her attitude, approach, and dedication to her learning experience. She is, at all times, present, engaged, prepared, and on the mark.
Join ACOI at the 2025 Spring Meetings, April 21-25. Experience a rich series of educational updates, receive CME credits, and expand your base of knowledge!
