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by Chris May, MD, Director of Clinical Training (Australia), Oceania University of Medicine Access to clinical training positions for medical…

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Canada’s Physician Shortage: How OUM Could Help Rural Areas

According to a 2025 Health Canada report analyzing the health-care workforce, Canada is currently short 22,823 family physicians. Additionally, a…

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Bridging the Gap: Why the World Needs More Rural Doctors

All over the world, there are many locations where millions of people live far from the medical care they need.…

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Preparing for Your Medical School Interview: What You Need to Know

Student Journey

It is Admissions Interview season at Oceania University of Medicine (OUM), our first of two annual "seasons." Prospective students hoping…

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Doctor-Patient Communication: A Vital Skill for Medical Students in Clinical Rotations and Beyond

Clinical Training

Recent generations of medical school graduates have seen training in interpersonal communication become increasingly embedded into medical education curricula. It…

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Sharpening Time Management Strategies and Study Skills for First-Year Medical Students

University of Medicine (OUM) welcomed its largest incoming class this month. Prior to Orientation Week, and the first day of…

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How Diversity & Cultural Competency Empowers Future Doctors to Provide Better Patient Care

Recently, the conversation surrounding diversity in healthcare has gained traction. While traditionally the medical field has been critiqued for its…

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How OUM Supports Medical Students in Managing Test-Taking Anxiety

Sarah was a second-year medical student who had always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She had worked hard throughout her…

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OUM & CHOGM: Efforts to Reduce Noncommunicable Diseases in Samoa and Beyond

OUM Community

CHOGM Greetings fromAsiata Professor Satupaitea (Satu) Viali,BHB, MBChB (Auck), MPH (UNSW), FRACP, FCSANZ, FESC, FACCVice Chancellor, Oceania University of Medicine…

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Addressing the Global Doctor Shortage by Transforming Medical Education in Australia

by Chris May, MD, Director of Clinical Training (Australia), Oceania University of Medicine Access to clinical training positions for medical…

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Canada’s Physician Shortage: How OUM Could Help Rural Areas

According to a 2025 Health Canada report analyzing the health-care workforce, Canada is currently short 22,823 family physicians. Additionally, a…

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Bridging the Gap: Why the World Needs More Rural Doctors

All over the world, there are many locations where millions of people live far from the medical care they need.…

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Preparing for Your Medical School Interview: What You Need to Know

Student Journey

It is Admissions Interview season at Oceania University of Medicine (OUM), our first of two annual "seasons." Prospective students hoping…

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Doctor-Patient Communication: A Vital Skill for Medical Students in Clinical Rotations and Beyond

Clinical Training

Recent generations of medical school graduates have seen training in interpersonal communication become increasingly embedded into medical education curricula. It…

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Sharpening Time Management Strategies and Study Skills for First-Year Medical Students

University of Medicine (OUM) welcomed its largest incoming class this month. Prior to Orientation Week, and the first day of…

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How Diversity & Cultural Competency Empowers Future Doctors to Provide Better Patient Care

Recently, the conversation surrounding diversity in healthcare has gained traction. While traditionally the medical field has been critiqued for its…

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How OUM Supports Medical Students in Managing Test-Taking Anxiety

Sarah was a second-year medical student who had always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She had worked hard throughout her…

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