Seeking the Charm
Planning my move to Baltimore City, I persistently scoured the yearly lists of the “most dangerous cities in the United States” and found myself perpetually… Read More »Seeking the Charm
A Day in the Life
Reflections on Aging and Geriatrics
As a third-year medical student in my mid-20s, there are many privileges associated with youth that I take for granted. In the winter of 2021,… Read More »Reflections on Aging and Geriatrics
Healthy Workplace Boundaries
My move from Dubai to Baltimore was a new chapter in my story, with a beginning I equate to the opening scene of The Devil… Read More »Healthy Workplace Boundaries
Making Baltimore Home
We searched on Petfinder and put in more applications for dogs than I had for medical schools. We wanted to find a small, older dog… Read More »Making Baltimore Home
Why Can’t You Just Be Happy?
In moments of stress, grief and despair, we often turn to close friends and family members for support and guidance. Their advice often parrots positive… Read More »Why Can’t You Just Be Happy?
Become a Biomedical Odyssey Blogger!
Our medical students, residents, postdocs and fellows have a lot to share — from daily life in the classroom, tips on thriving during residency, new… Read More »Become a Biomedical Odyssey Blogger!
One Down, Many to Go: Remembering My Mom One Stitch at a Time
Medical student Palak Patel remembers her mother’s mastectomy as she assists on an operation for a patient with breast cancer.
From Gilgamesh to Biotech: The Unending Quest for Longevity
What does healthy aging mean? Why do so many search for longevity? A medical student reflects on geriatrics and age-related diseases.
The Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Read about how the changing seasons can contribute to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This article contains information about what SAD is and potential treatments for… Read More »The Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Healing Through Hearing
Neurology fellow Dominique Mortel discusses narrative medicine’s important role in her global health fellowship in Zambia.