Too Good to Be True: Reflections on a Down Syndrome Clinical Trial
Ph.D. candidate Anna Moyer reflects on the bittersweet outcome of a clinical trial in children with Down syndrome.
March 2021
Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education
Upon reaching the end of her pre-clinical curriculum at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Sara Wallam reflects on her education thus far and lessons learned.
Science Says Self-Criticism May Be Hurting Your Work
Self-criticism isn’t helping you be a better scientist. Dr. Kristin Neff explains why self-compassion is a better strategy to help you achieve your academic goals.
Satisfaction or stomachache? The science of digesting dairy
Ph.D. candidate Emma Spikol explores the science of digesting dairy.
Virtual Residency Interviews: Tips and Tricks from the Other Side
A fourth-year medical student shares tips and tricks for virtual residency interviews, based on her own experiences.
Different rules for the vaccinated? It’s a slippery slope.
Like most front-line health care workers, resident Mark Lieber is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. He discusses why he’s still wearing a mask.
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Women in STEM are at a disadvantage at every stage of the academic pipeline and in almost every facet of their careers. Graduate student Veronica Busa reflects on how these statistics motivate her to focus her efforts.