Divergence in Coronavirus Opinions
Not everyone wants to follow the CDC’s coronavirus guidelines in my home — what should I do? A medical student weighs in.
A Day in the Life
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Planning a wedding is hard. Canceling it due to a pandemic is harder. Graduate student Veronica Busa lets us in on her wedding journey.
Walking Through This Pandemic
This pandemic has uprooted nearly every aspect of our lives, including our exercise routines and regimens. For one medical student, walking has become an enjoyable and important way to stay active during these challenging times.
Caring for Your Pet During COVID-19
COVID-19 is a stressful time and has taken a toll on many people’s physical and mental health. The same can be said for our beloved pets. Here are some important facts about COVID-19 in pets and pet mental health.
Learning to Grapple with Difficult ‘Firsts’ in Medical Training
For most trainees in the medical field, there are “firsts” that we will likely never forget. Some of these — hopefully most of these — are memorable in a good way. But there are some we dread.
The Virtual DBO
Graduate students must pass a challenging oral exam to advance in their Ph.D. program. How can they navigate this checkpoint during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus
Health care has pivoted in response to COVID-19, but how have these changes affected cancer patients? A student shares her perspective on having a parent with cancer during the pandemic.
ADHD in a Pandemic
Grace Steward, a third-year graduate student, shares how ADHD impacted her work prior to the pandemic. Because the pandemic has radically shifted how we work, her perspective has changed on how to better accommodate her own disability even after the pandemic has passed.
Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education
An emerging trend is taking place in medical education: visits to art museums. Read how a medical student at Johns Hopkins experienced the benefits of a collaborative museum-based experiential learning session with his colleagues, led by professor of psychiatry Meg Chisolm and associate professor Susan Lehmann.
Fitness in a COVID Surge
With gyms closed or at limited capacity, many have shifted their workouts to be at home or outdoors. Medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses workout options that don’t require a gym or equipment.