Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… a rising third-year student has an open Q&A session with a graduating fourth-year medical student about clinical rotations. Pick up tips and tricks on how you can prepare for each rotation, what resources you need and what are available, how you can be helpful to the medical team, etiquette advice, incorporating OMM, and so much more. Tune in and get some real-world advice to succeed on rotations!

Key Takeaways:

• Be present. Be ready to jump in. Be ready to learn.

• Be an active listener. It’s one of the most critical clinical skills you need.

• Prepare yourself for each rotation, academically and mentally.

• Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know" and admit to mistakes.

• Remember to make time for self-care.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with POMA’s 2024-2025 officers to learn about POMA’s goals and objectives for the year ahead. They will also provide an overview of the new strategic plan and how you can get involved.

Key Takeaways:

• POMA is guided by a strategic plan approved by the board of trustees, which provides direction and goals to achieve over the next three years.

• Each POMA officer has oversight of one of the strategic areas - Communications, Community, Education, Influence and Governance.

• Growth and outreach within the osteopathic community, and advocacy and education about the osteopathic profession, are high priority items over the next three years.

• Spread the word, get involved and be #POMAproud!

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: poma@poma.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with four osteopathic physicians for a conversation about empathy. Studies show physicians who have high levels of empathy are more efficient in partnering with patients for therapeutic change, comprehend patient needs, and are able to stimulate patients to feel safe in expressing problems and concerns. Join us to hear personal accounts of how life circumstances have helped them become better physicians and have deeper connections with their patients.

Key Takeaways:

• Empathy is a valuable, yet often overlooked communication skill.

• Physicians that develop and exhibit empathy have a profound impact on patients, especially in improving the patient-physician relationship, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

• Increase your empathy by being an active listener, processing information with perspective and wisdom, examining your biases, and practicing.

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: poma@poma.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.