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… Read More »Walking Through This Pandemic
A Day in the Life
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… Read More »Caring for Your Pet During COVID-19
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 —… Read More »Learning to Grapple with Difficult ‘Firsts’ in Medical Training
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… Read More »Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus
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,… Read More »ADHD in a Pandemic
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… Read More »Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education
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… Read More »Fitness in a COVID Surge
Music As a Source of Healing: Drawing Inspiration for Medicine
Medical student Sumil Nair shares how music was foundational to his spirit of healing through memories with people, and how it helps facilitate his transition… Read More »Music As a Source of Healing: Drawing Inspiration for Medicine
A Reflection on Returning to Baltimore
Sara Wallam, a second-year medical student, reflects on her upcoming journey back to Baltimore and the resumption of in-person activities after five months of strict… Read More »A Reflection on Returning to Baltimore