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October 19, 2026
Our First Patients
Before caring for living patients, medical students learn from those who gave an extraordinary final gift. One MU-WCOM student reflects on the donors who became their 鈥渇irst patients鈥� and left a lasting impact far beyond the anatomy lab.
October 15, 2026
Applying to Competitive Residencies as a Medical Student and Osteopath
What does it take to stand out when applying to a competitive medical residency? SA国际传媒 medical student Kapil Reddy shares insights from two Ascension St. Vincent physicians on board scores, audition rotations, and strategies to strengthen your application and improve your chances of matching into your desired specialty.
October 12, 2026
Shaping the Next Generation of Anesthesiologists
What does it take to become a skilled anesthesiologist and an effective leader in medicine? Dr. Jennifer L. Stewart shares how perseverance, perspective, and hands-on experience shaped her career and her approach to training the next generation of physicians.
October 05, 2026
The Art of Psychiatry: Where Medicine Meets Human Connection
Psychiatry goes beyond symptoms and diagnoses to uncover the stories behind each patient. Discover what makes this specialty uniquely human鈥攁nd why empathy, curiosity, and connection are just as important as clinical expertise.
September 09, 2026
Failing Forward: What Every Student Should Know
After a last鈥憁inute CRNA acceptance and a failed exam, a former NP battles imposter syndrome, adopts evidence鈥慴ased study strategies, and turns the setback into growth鈥攔ead the full story.
August 31, 2026
Mentorship, Meaning, Medicine
Feeling overwhelmed as a pre-med? Advisors Dr. Sarah Justice and Dr. Trisha Staab share practical tips: find a personal mission instead of 鈥渄oing everything,鈥� prioritize to avoid burnout, pursue meaningful research with strong mentors鈥攁nd remember, medicine values empathy as much as science. Read the full interview for more tips.
August 31, 2026
Occupational Therapy and the Gift of Adaptive Dance
A pediatric occupational therapist recounts how a chance idea became an adaptive dance program where children with disabilities move, make friends, and grow. Read about practical class adaptations, training for future OTs, and the community impact of inclusive arts. Success here is measured by connection, not just performances.
August 21, 2026
Behind the Reports: An Inside Look at Accreditation Candidacy
Candidacy is more than a milestone鈥攊t's the bridge from a program's founding vision to full accreditation, and this post explains how SA国际传媒's developing OT and PT programs are meeting that standard. Dr. Huber outlines the rigorous steps, the collaborative work behind them, and what enrolling during candidacy means for students鈥攔ead on to see why joining now makes you part of the program's foundation.
August 18, 2026
More Than a Seal of Approval: Accreditation
Accreditation isn鈥檛 just paperwork鈥攊t's a deliberate act of stewardship and a promise to protect the dignity of every student and future patient. Drawing on work preparing SA国际传媒's new OT and PT programs and experience as an HLC peer reviewer, Dr. Huber explains why rigorous review matters and how institutional values translate into practice.
August 02, 2026
Finding Her Path and Purpose: A Journey to Family Medicine
Meet Dr. Amanda Mathews鈥攁 family physician whose path from Iowa to Indiana led her to focus on medically underserved communities and to care for patients across the lifespan. In this interview, she discusses choosing family medicine, integrating psychiatry into her practice, mentoring residents as an assistant site director, and balancing leadership with motherhood. Read her story for career tips and practical advice.
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.
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.
April 22, 2026
Nika Rebec: A Future Physician Becoming a Physician as an International Student
SA国际传媒 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 SA国际传媒 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.
March 09, 2026
Healing Hands, Caring Hearts: How Occupational Therapy Lives Out Franciscan Values
Discover how occupational therapy brings SA国际传媒'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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.