Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Squeak, squeak, squeak … I sat at the lab bench grinding away at an optic fiber implant, polishing off the ends so the surface is… Read More »The Algal Discovery That Revolutionized Neuroscience Research
A Time for Every Activity Under the Sun "Hey, one of our patients is coding! Can you help?!" PEA. No shock advised. Chest compressions,… Read More »Ecclesiastes in the Hospital: A Time for Every Activity Under the Sun
I never did particularly well in history. I probably owe an apology to my 11th-grade AP European History teacher, because there are entire centuries I… Read More »I Was Told There Would Be No History
Inspired by the poem “Ithaka” by C. P. Cavafy When conducting scientific experiments, biology does not always cooperate with our carefully designed protocols. You may… Read More »An In Vivo Odyssey: What a Scientific Figure Doesn’t Show
For years, I approached my life as if there were one correct path through it. If I worked hard enough, collected the right experiences and… Read More »What Baltimore Taught Me About Slowing Down
I live in Mount Vernon, and often on my way to the gym, I walk past Baltimore Center Stage, our local theater. It’s a nice,… Read More »There Are Sometimes Things to Do in Baltimore
Blending adventure with sublime natural beauty, whitewater rafting is one of my favorite outdoor activities. Recently, my wife and I traveled to Ontario to raft… Read More »A Guide’s Duty: Why Physicians and Rafting Guides Are More Similar Than You Might Think
I accompanied my friend as he picked up a prescription from a pharmacy. “$42, please” “Could you check how much it is without insurance?” The… Read More »What’s a PBM? Why Should You Care?
This article has been de-identified to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of the patient in the story. Any matches in names or circumstances to other… Read More »‘My Very Best Friend’: Reflections on End-of-Life Care
This post is based on a clinical encounter and has been de-identified to protect patient privacy. Certain identifying details have been omitted or modified. Among… Read More »One Morning on Rounds
