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The Health Sciences Library was hosted on the 3rd floor of Alden Library on the Ohio University Athens Campus in 1983. . Today, The Area Health Education Center hosts a Health Resources Library in the basement of Grosvenor Hall. . #throwbackthursday #throwbackthursday #tbt #CareLeadsHere #vintage #medschool #medstudent #ohiouniversity #ouhcom #library #AHEC #HealthResourceLibrary . (photographs @ouhcom)

The biggest factor that played into getting me to where I am today wasn't necessarily the science courses in school or having the correctional surgery for my kidney disease at age six; it was my dad. . I was in my senior year in school, when I was going through the secondary application process for my med school. I had taken my MCATS already; everything was going great. Then something happened. . On August 27, 2016, my dad was killed. . My world crumbled and everything school related got put on the back burner, because I had more important things to worry about. My focus shifted [from the application processes] to planning a funeral. . After all this happened, I finished school. And, I didn’t get into any med school. I was not sure what to do. I always had my dad encouraging me, now all of a sudden, I didn’t have him anymore. . [Over the years] people would say “oh, why don't you just be a nurse?” or “why don't you be a physician assistant?” But, my dad was the only one that said, “if you want to be a doctor then follow your dreams pursue your dreams.” . I could hear his voice in my head. So, I applied again. And here I am. . When you lose someone, it changes you. It makes you realize how important and vital your priorities are. In med school you hear stories about scarifies and how you have to give up going to birthday parties or spending time with your family or even just going back home. And, it took me a minute to realize, “do I want that?” . Sometimes you have to say “no” to dinner drinks with your friends for an exam on Monday. But, there are also times when you have to say “yes” and spend time with your family or hanging out with your friends [and taking a hit on that exam.] . You have to prioritize, and for me, my priority is my family. . Tori Horne, OMS - II, Pediatrics Club, Secretary . #HumansofOUHCOM#careleadshere#ouhcom#ohiouniversity#osteopathicmedicine#medstudent#ouhcomlife #family #priorities . (photograph @justsrijita)

This past weekend in Dublin, through the combined efforts of Dublin’s Pediatrics and Family Medicine organizations, students, staff and faculty advisors, gathered for the annual assembly of our Bobcat Care Fair promoting health and wellness, open to area community members and families. The Bobcat Care Fair features stations focused on safety, first aid, hygiene, fitness, nutrition and overall wellness in a fun and engaging approach to medical Education. . #careleadshere #medicalacademy#medicalstudents #ouhcom#ohiouniversity #healthcare#clinicalskills #dublin #outtreach . (photographs @andyspear)

Students of OUHCOM, 1983, use an Otoscope to help patients identify any ENT related issue. . The beginning of the Otoscope’s history can be traced all the way back to France in 1363. But, the actual device was not created until a German surgeon and a medical device salesman created the first prototypes in the 1600s. . Moreover, the first Otoscope was shaped like a pair of tongs than the device we are accustomed to seeing today. . Currently, the newest advance in otoscopy includes the advent of smartphone-enabled otoscopes. . #throwbackthursday #throwbackthursday #tbt #CareLeadsHere #vintage #medschool #medstudent #ohiouniversity #ouhcom #otoscopes #nose #ears #throat . (photographs @ouhcom)

The future of medical education is here! We've broken ground on our new MedEd facility in Athens, which will feature custom-built learning spaces and allow our faculty, staff and students to work more collaboratively. . #CareLeadsHere#OhioUniversity#OUHCOM#medschool #osteopathic . (video @swaythecrowd)

My wife, Lindsay and I had our daughter, a year before medical school. I was absolutely in love. And I worried before that, about it getting overwhelming with all the responsibilities — and there are so many responsibilities. . But, I think what you don't always realize, is how willing you are to fulfill those responsibilities, because of the love that you feel. It seems extremely difficult to have to wake up four times a night, because something is screaming, and something needs to be taken care of. But then, when the baby is actually born, you love it so much, it becomes not-that-hard. . I've always wanted to be as engaged of a father as possible, because, I love kids. And we decided to have a second kid; that seems a little bit crazy but, it was a big decision that I thought was right for the whole family. . Although it did make medical school more difficult. But, every day, when I see my kids, and my wife; I am often reminded of the purpose of why I'm doing all this— to make their lives better. . And when I'm studying really hard for a test, and it seems like so difficult and too much work, it’s easier for me to think that I'm doing it for them, and trying to be a good father for them. Rather than just trying to be as smart as I can or be cool or be respected or get a lot of money. . I wouldn't say that my life as a med student is harder or easier than the average med student, because it's pulled both directions. Instead for me, I know that my life is much better as a med student with a family than if I were to do it without a family. . Michael Tensmeyer, OMS - II . #HumansofOUHCOM#careleadshere#ouhcom#ohiouniversity#osteopathicmedicine#medstudent #ouhcomlife #family #father #husband. . (photograph @justsrijita)

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40 Things to Know: We dance

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students attend The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom, Saturday, January 9, 2015 in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students attend The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom, Saturday, January 9, 2015 in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students attend The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom, Saturday, January 9, 2015 in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students attend The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom, Saturday, January 9, 2015 in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students attend The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom, Saturday, January 9, 2015 in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students attend The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom, Saturday, January 9, 2015 in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students attend The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom, Saturday, January 9, 2015 in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students attend The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom, Saturday, January 9, 2015 in Athens, Ohio.

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

The Heritage Ball at the Baker Ballroom

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