Many osteopathic students and residents say the number one way to maintain their health and wellness is a good balance of study time and free time.
The osteopathic philosophy is based on the relationship between the body, mind, and spirit. Each component is as important as the last, and finding balance in your life can help maintain the health of each one.
The NBOME recognizes the stress of high-stakes licensure assessments and offers resources to help osteopathic students, residents, and practicing physicians retain wellness throughout their professional journey. Whether just starting at a school or college of osteopathic medicine, preparing to take COMLEX-USA, or already practicing, it’s important to find ways to manage your health and find time for you.
Here, we offer advice from other osteopathic professionals who have been where you are now, on how they maintain the health of their own body, mind, and spirit.
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How to Care for Your DO Student – Interview with Matt & Andrea Velazquez
Matt and Andrea offer tips about how loved ones can care for their DO as they prepare for COMLEX-USA.
The national crisis text line can be reached by texting HOME to 741741.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration answers substance abuse treatment referral calls 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Physician Support Line is a free, confidential support service run by volunteer psychiatrists (accessible even if not in crisis) and can be reached at 1-888-409-0141.
The NBOME Is currently experiencing connectivity issues with Pearson VUE. This is impacting the purchasing, scheduling, rescheduling and cancellation of COMLEX-USA examinations. We are working diligently on a solution and appreciate your patience. We will have this fix completed by no later than 12 pm EDT Wednesday, 3/12/25.
For assistance with existing appointments, please contact Pearson VUE directly at 888-846-6949.
