Stigma on the Spectrum
“Michael hit me!” At 7 years old, that was the first sentence my older sister, Danielle, had ever spoken. Before, anything she said were one-word… Read More »Stigma on the Spectrum
A Day in the Life
Diwali 2023 in Baltimore
Photos courtesy of the author. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a holiday often associated with Hinduism and the Indian subcontinent. However, it is celebrated… Read More »Diwali 2023 in Baltimore
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!
A Semi-Quantitative Analysis of the Cats of Baltimore
Photos courtesy of the author. Introduction Cats are both celebrated and maligned for their aloof nature, ardent curiosity and playful attitude. Despite their mercurial behavior,… Read More »A Semi-Quantitative Analysis of the Cats of Baltimore
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!
Spring into Fitness: The Annual JHUSOM Virtual Fitness Challenge
Photo courtesy of the author. What is better than a good work-out at the end of a long day of working or studying? A good… Read More »Spring into Fitness: The Annual JHUSOM Virtual Fitness Challenge
Guiding Beacons: Four Surgeons Who Sculpted My Path
Photos courtesy of the author. The transformative power of a mentor’s guidance and support — its impact on both personal and professional growth — is… Read More »Guiding Beacons: Four Surgeons Who Sculpted My Path
Celebrating Spring with Day Hikes Near Baltimore
Photo courtesy of the author. Spring has sprung in Baltimore! Like many scientists, my days are spent sitting in dark, windowless rooms so that the… Read More »Celebrating Spring with Day Hikes Near Baltimore
Make Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers: Cherry Blossoms in Baltimore and D.C.
Photos courtesy of the author. One of the most beautiful parts of spring here in the mid-Atlantic is the return of the cherry blossoms. In… Read More »Make Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers: Cherry Blossoms in Baltimore and D.C.
In Defense of Reality TV
Reality TV: The term sparks images of drama, conflict and extreme social behavior. For many, “trash TV” is an untouchable genre of television, one that… Read More »In Defense of Reality TV