Picking a thesis lab can be a daunting task. To increase the likelihood of a positive Ph.D. experience, most programs require students to test the water through rotations. I can’t speak to the structure of other programs, but in the Cellular and Molecular Medicine program, we have a class dedicated to professors and their research. […]
A Day in the Life
Stop Stalling, Start Coding
Posted by | A Day in the LifeLearning to code is proving more and more valuable for scientists who considered themselves to be solely bench researchers. What are you waiting for?
How Kobe Bryant Led Me to Medicine
Posted by | A Day in the LifeAfter 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.
Knits from the Heart of Baltimore
Posted by | A Day in the LifeWhile some grad students enjoy rock climbing or running marathons, others prefer the quiet pleasures of a night in. Read how Ph.D. student Anna Moyer uses knitting to show her Baltimore, science, and Hopkins pride.
Put a Little LOVE in Your Art: Murals of Baltimore
Posted by | A Day in the LifeBaltimore murals are more than just landmarks. They are also windows into the communities that sponsored them and have deep roots in the neighborhoods’ histories and cultures.
From Books to Business: A Hopkins Student Experiences the Biopharma Industry Firsthand
Posted by | A Day in the Life, Perspectives in ResearchThe Johns Hopkins-AstraZeneca Scholars Program is a first-of-its-kind Ph.D. training program, in which students are introduced to the process and challenges of drug discovery and development through coursework in translational research and work conducted at AstraZeneca.
Write for the Biomedical Odyssey Blog!
Posted by | A Day in the Life, Perspectives in ResearchOur medical students, residents, postdocs and fellows have a lot to share — from daily life in the classroom, tips on surviving residency, new research that is pushing the boundaries of science and patient care, to the best places to grab a bite in Baltimore, they share it here.
The Mental Health Crisis in Medical Education: Sharing Stories, Normalizing Unwellness and Seeking Help
Posted by | A Day in the Life, Events and HappeningsAnxiety, 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.
Facing Your Own Cynicism in Biomedical Professions
Posted by | A Day in the LifeThe more you know, the more you know you don’t know. In biomedical professions, sometimes that fact can be energizing and other times — demoralizing.
The Human Behind the Body: A Medical Student’s Experience with Cadaveric Dissection
Posted by | A Day in the LifeThe hardest part about dissecting Sir was when he no longer looked human. When we had cut and sawed and scraped to the point when I could not see Sir’s face — or a semblance of any face — I felt, for the first time, that I had taken something inviolable from him. How many […]