White Coat Crime
Riley Bannon provides a primer on the best true crime cases in science, medicine and academia, from the infamous to the underrated.
A Day in the Life
When My Dad Had a Stroke, His Watch Called 911
Internal Medicine resident Mark Lieber shares how an Apple Watch saved his dad’s life.
On the Front Lines: From Coronavirus Vaccine Trial to Distribution
Luis Monsalve, graduate of the Bloomberg School of Public Health, gives a firsthand look into his experiences working on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial and his… Read More »On the Front Lines: From Coronavirus Vaccine Trial to Distribution
Living in the Gray Area Between Student and Employee
Are Ph.D. candidates students or employees? The answer is a little fuzzy, which makes it difficult to find a work-life balance while pursuing your Ph.D.… Read More »Living in the Gray Area Between Student and Employee
Fidgeting into Focus
Anecdotal evidence abounds that fidget toys make it easier to focus in Zoom meetings and virtual classes, but what does science say?
Will You Stop Asian Hate?
During the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a staggering increase in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Graduate student Stephanie Yang… Read More »Will You Stop Asian Hate?
Transitioning to the Wards
A student at the school of medicine reflects on his experience in a course that prepares students to transition from their preclinical education to caring… Read More »Transitioning to the Wards
Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education
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… Read More »Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education
Science Says Self-Criticism May Be Hurting Your Work
Self-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
A fourth-year medical student shares tips and tricks for virtual residency interviews, based on her own experiences.