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.
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Science Says Self-Criticism May Be Hurting Your Work
Posted by | 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.
Virtual Residency Interviews: Tips and Tricks from the Other Side
Posted by | A Day in the LifeA 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.
Posted by | 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.
Extreme Makeover: Lab Edition
Posted by | 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.
2020: Year of the Dog (and Cat)
Posted by | 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.
Tools for Staying Organized
Posted by | 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.
The Uncovering of Essentials: An Unexpected Gift from 2020
Posted by | A Day in the LifeLooking back on a challenging year, a medical student describes how 2020 revealed what is most important to him.
Virtual Interviewing for Residency – An Effective Replacement?
Posted by | 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.
From Rural Nepal to The Johns Hopkins University (and back again): Part 2
Posted by | 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.