Fifteen Minutes of Companionship
First-year medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses her experiences meeting and bonding with her classmates through Zoom and a COVID-19-adapted anatomy lab.
A Day in the Life
Student Perspectives: Science and Politics on Election Day
In honor of Election Day in the United States, here is a collection of recent posts by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine students discussing the various intersections of science and politics.
The Case for Fiction: How Reading Fiction Can Help Researchers
As researchers, we constantly read and collect data within our own research circles and laboratories. By reading fiction, we can simultaneously improve our overall well-being and expand the way we conceptualize our research questions.
‘We’ve Always Been Here’: Student Groups Continue to Fight for Equity in Academia
This summer’s reflection on systemic racial injustice needs to be more than just a moment if we’re going to create lasting change in Johns Hopkins institutions. Student groups like the Biomedical Engineering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and the Biomedical Scholars Association are committed to seeing that change.
A Medical Student’s Reflection on the Death of RBG
Sara Wallam, a second-year medical student, reflects on the loss of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what her death may mean for the future of the country.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Says #KEEPITUP
Our school of medicine residents and fellows point to their masks to show how they mask up when they’re at the lab or in the hospital, and keep it up when they’re working out, socializing and running errands.
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.
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.