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.
A Day in the Life

Science Says Self-Criticism May Be Hurting Your Work
Posted by Grace Steward | A Day in the LifeSelf-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.
Mar 19, 2021 No comments

Virtual Residency Interviews: Tips and Tricks from the Other Side
Posted by Afkera Daniel | A Day in the LifeA fourth-year medical student shares tips and tricks for virtual residency interviews, based on her own experiences.
Mar 15, 2021 No comments

Different rules for the vaccinated? It’s a slippery slope.
Posted by Mark Lieber | A Day in the Life, Perspectives in ResearchLike 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.
Mar 11, 2021 No comments

Extreme Makeover: Lab Edition
Posted by Riley Bannon | A Day in the LifeSpring cleaning should not stop at home. Here are some tips to clean your lab space and de-clutter your way to a more productive you.
Feb 26, 2021 No comments

2020: Year of the Dog (and Cat)
Posted by Carli Jones | A Day in the LifeWith folks stuck at home, pet adoption rates have skyrocketed. Graduate student Carli Jones shares her experience fostering animals during the pandemic.
Feb 16, 2021 No comments

Tools for Staying Organized
Posted by Stephanie Yang | A Day in the LifeStruggling to stay organized? Graduate student Stephanie Yang goes through the different apps and extensions that she uses to keep herself on track.
Feb 11, 2021 No comments

The Uncovering of Essentials: An Unexpected Gift from 2020
Posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the LifeLooking back on a challenging year, a medical student describes how 2020 revealed what is most important to him.
Jan 19, 2021 No comments

Virtual Interviewing for Residency – An Effective Replacement?
Posted by Carli Jones | A Day in the LifeFourth-year medical students forge a path through virtual residency interviews, deciding where they will spend years of their life, often without ever having visited.
Jan 8, 2021

From Rural Nepal to The Johns Hopkins University (and back again): Part 2
Posted by Ashton Omdahl | A Day in the LifeJohns Hopkins University postdoc Surya C. shares insight into the challenges of being an international student and how he hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Jan 6, 2021