Finding Peace on the Cutting Board
It all started with chopping carrots one late night. The irregular rhythm of the sound of the knife hitting the cutting board betrayed my clumsy… Read More »Finding Peace on the Cutting Board
A Day in the Life
Newly Published Design of Prosthetic Hand Able to Differentiate Shapes and Textures
In 2019, an estimated 2.3 million people in the United States were living with limb loss due to causes such as poor blood circulation from… Read More »Newly Published Design of Prosthetic Hand Able to Differentiate Shapes and Textures
Missing Out and Moving Forward: Reflections from a Ph.D. Student on Love and Loss
There is an old saying that you cannot have it all. But it was not until graduate school that I truly felt the weight of… Read More »Missing Out and Moving Forward: Reflections from a Ph.D. Student on Love and Loss
The Often-Overlooked Side of the Physician-Patient Relationship
As physicians, we often find ourselves at the center of deeply human experiences — sharing in moments of vulnerability, uncertainty and hope. The physician-patient relationship… Read More »The Often-Overlooked Side of the Physician-Patient Relationship
A Day to Remember
I remember a June day in my family’s Seoul apartment when I was in a celebratory mood following my college graduation. It was a day… Read More »A Day to Remember
Insights from a Global Health Rotation in Peru
This blog is a collaboration between medical students Vennela Avula and Ariel Vilidnitsky. As part of the Global Health Leadership Program at the Johns Hopkins… Read More »Insights from a Global Health Rotation in Peru
Hurricanes Milton and Helene Visit Florida: A Post Doc’s Perspective
Last May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a notice predicting an increase in the number of hurricanes in the Atlantic for the… Read More »Hurricanes Milton and Helene Visit Florida: A Post Doc’s Perspective
Dressing Up the Days
Something I unexpectedly learned about myself this year: I love to dress up. It started with a Twilight watch party that one of my classmates… Read More »Dressing Up the Days
The Power of Mentorship
Mentorship has been pivotal in shaping my medical journey, providing invaluable guidance, inspiration and opportunities for growth. As a physician in training, I’ve been fortunate… Read More »The Power of Mentorship
From Labs to Locals: Zine Promotes Science Accessibility in Baltimore
Baltimore is a hub of scientific innovation, boasting three major biomedical research institutions — The Johns Hopkins University (JHU); the University of Maryland, Baltimore; and… Read More »From Labs to Locals: Zine Promotes Science Accessibility in Baltimore