Nancy Presnick thought medical school meant studying around the clock with little time for herself. But to her surprise, that has not been the case at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). “Don’t get me wrong, I study a great deal,” says Presnick, “but I have been able to do more for fun, exercise, and extracurricular events than I would have thought. These activities have added to my academics and my overall well-being at school.” NYITCOM plays a big role in helping her to keep things balanced. “The school has incorporated activities such as students and staff collaborating for exercise, encouraging students’ non-academic interests, and increased mental health resources,” says Presnick. The efforts have paid off for her. She is the Class of 2019 Student Government Association secretary and was recently appointed to the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Medical Student and Resident Advisory Panel, an distinction awarded to only 13 students in the United Stat...