Looking back on a challenging year, a medical student describes how 2020 revealed what is most important to him.
Howard Chang
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‘I Think I can Trust You’: Unpacking a Patient’s Words

Nov 30, 2020 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life |
A medical student reflects on a recent encounter with a patient who shared painful details of his life for the first time.
Writing to the Medical Community About USMLE Step 1 Scoring Change

Nov 23, 2020 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life |
Three medical students at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine recently published an article in response to an important decision that will change how applicants to medical residency programs will be evaluated beginning in 2022.
Walking Through This Pandemic

Oct 2, 2020 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life |
This pandemic has uprooted nearly every aspect of our lives, including our exercise routines and regimens. For one medical student, walking has become an enjoyable and important way to stay active during these challenging times.
Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education

Sep 10, 2020 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings |
An emerging trend is taking place in medical education: visits to art museums. Read how a medical student at Johns Hopkins experienced the benefits of a collaborative museum-based experiential learning session with his colleagues, led by professor of psychiatry Meg Chisolm and associate professor Susan Lehmann.
Ten Anchors for Med24

Aug 11, 2020 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life |
As a welcome gift to the incoming first year medical school class at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, second year students offer 10 essential principles, or “anchors,” to steady their new peers as they navigate the exciting adventure ahead.
Psychiatric Perspectives in an Era of COVID-19

Jun 26, 2020 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings |
In a virtual speaker series, the Hopkins Psychiatry Student Interest Group explores what distinguished psychiatrists at Johns Hopkins have to say about psychiatric care and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mindful Moments in Medical School

Mar 24, 2020 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life |
The experience of medical school can be intense and overwhelming for many students. Here, a medical student shares how he takes mindful moments to help him through stressful situations.
How Kobe Bryant Led Me to Medicine

Feb 11, 2020 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life |
After Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, a medical student reflects on the ways the basketball icon inspired him to overcome personal challenges and develop an interest in medicine.
The Mental Health Crisis in Medical Education: Sharing Stories, Normalizing Unwellness and Seeking Help

Dec 20, 2019 | posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings |
Anxiety, depression and burnout are common among medical students, trainees and physicians. A diverse panel of speakers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discuss their experiences struggling with mental and emotional unwellness and the importance of seeking help.