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By Margaret Kell, OMS-II, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2019, I challenge ED to MED advocates to celebrate the achievements of women in medicine and follow their lead by connecting with your own passions to become strong advocates and truly great health professionals.

By Katie Hockensmith, OMS-II, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University

On February 20, osteopathic medical students across the country joined together to celebrate OMS Day of Wellness. Learn more about the event, designed for all osteopathic medical students to recognize the mental health challenges medical students face and stop the stigma associated with mental health.

By Mary-Lynn Bender, AACOM Senior Director of Government and Public Relations

We’re celebrating the legendary Dr. Seuss’s 115th birthday by reimagining some of his most famous pieces. We’re sure that he would have raised his voice to advocate for the health professions community.

By Jay Olson, OMS-II, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

This OMS Day of Wellness, remember to step back, unplug, and reset, because you can’t promote patient wellness, or the wellness of the future health care workforce, by sacrificing your own.

By Mary-Lynn Bender, AACOM Senior Director of Government and Public Relations

ED to MED Campus Ambassadors make a difference in the fight to protect federal financial aid programs. That’s why we’re showing our love for them this Valentine’s Day.

By Mary-Lynn Bender, AACOM Senior Director of Government and Public Relations

Need a game plan for tackling graduate student debt? Add these three tips to your playbook.

By Nicole McMillin, MPA, Director of Financial Aid, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine; Member, AACOM Council of Student Financial Aid Administrators

It’s never too early to begin planning for your financial future. Addressing your financial planning early on can only help you be better prepared—invest now in your financial literacy.

By Pamela Murphy, MSW, AACOM Senior Vice President of Government Relations

As the new Congress negotiates reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, AACOM will be calling on its ED to MED advocates to urge their lawmakers to support graduate education policies vital to health professions students.

By Alixandria Fiore, OMS-IV, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, National Director, Omega Beta Iota: National Osteopathic Political Action Honor Society

As National Director for Omega Beta Iota (OBI), the only political honor society for osteopathic medical students, I come across countless anecdotes justifying that there indeed is “strength in numbers.” We as OBI members could not do what we do without our national partnership with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s Government Relations team and their ED to MED campaign.

By Mary-Lynn Bender, AACOM Senior Director of Government and Public Relations

Still looking for the perfect New Year’s resolution? This year, protect students in the health professions and patients across the country by getting involved with ED to MED. Making a difference begins with you.