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A Marketing Intern’s Experience Working Virtually

What is it like to have a virtual internship at Olympus? Elizabeth “Liz” O’Hara is a Product & Digital Marketing Intern on the Respiratory Marketing Team this semester and was recently interviewed about what it’s like working virtually and how that’s impacted her internship experience.

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The Virtual Internship Experience at Olympus

We asked our current interns about their virtual experiences, the projects they’re working on, and how they stay connected virtually. Here’s what they had to say.

At Our Core

Celebrating Diversity During Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are spotlighting members of our African American Colleague Affinity Network (CAN), a group dedicated to broadening awareness of different cultures while creating a welcoming environment.

Patient Experience

“An Elegant Solution” to a Nagging Problem: Enlarged Prostate Treatment with the iTind

Unlike many other men his age, Bob Taschler is a strong self-advocate of his own healthcare. Bob’s father had had issues with an enlarged prostate, and so Bob was familiar with the telltale symptoms, which were becoming progressively worse and having a real impact on his quality of life.

Patient Experience

Mark and Tim Crafts Conquer Cancer Journey: They Keep Rollin'!

“Can I still ride my bike?” was the first question Mark Crafts asked his doctor after his cancer initial diagnosis, and it’s a bit of a wonder that 3 years after the grim diagnosis of Stage IV colorectal and liver cancer, many difficult surgeries and 1,000+ hours of chemo, Mark is still pedaling the byways of the Bay Area.

Research Round-Up

3D Versus 2D Laparoscopic Surgery: What a Black Box Study Reveals

In a recently published JAMA article, physicians show that 3D laparoscopic surgery is associated with a higher level of technical performance among surgeons performing bariatric surgery.

Research Round-Up

ORBEYE Helps Surgical Teams Protect Against COVID-19

A recent case report published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery details how the use of the ORBEYE 4K 3D exoscope allows surgeons to perform otologic surgery with sterile draping and proper PPE without compromising surgical visualization or patient outcomes.

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How It Started vs. How It’s Going

Throughout our history, we have brought products for visualizing our world to market, constantly innovating in technologies that help us to see more. But what did our earliest innovations look like, and how have they evolved over time? Let’s examine some of our most dramatic product evolutions…

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InspectTech: The Olympus NDT Podcast from Olympus Scientific Solutions

In this podcast, Emilie Peloquin talks with experts in the nondestructive testing (NDT) field about a variety of topics – from challenging applications to new trends.

Research Round-Up

Prove It: The Value of Healthcare Economics in the Medical Device Industry

Olympus Director of Health Economics and Reimbursement, Beth Wall, RN, MS, shared findings of the economic value of an investment in ENDOCUFF VISION technology with the Journal of Healthcare Purchasing.

Research Round-Up

Urine Trouble: Uncovering Patient Understanding of an Enlarged Prostate

Despite the prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, many men lack awareness about prostate health and are reluctant to seek valuable treatment. Olympus conducted a consumer survey to learn more about their awareness and understanding.

Inside Olympus

Women in STEM: Pursuit of a Light Bulb Moment

Holly Nguyen shares how her chase of "light bulb" moments brought her to her position within Olympus.

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