A Medical Student Finds Beauty in Studying
I am sitting in one of the most beautiful architectural marvels I have ever seen: the iconic Rose Main Reading Room of the New York… Read More »A Medical Student Finds Beauty in Studying
A Day in the Life
5 Tips for Preparing for your Ph.D. Candidacy Exam
The oral exam. The candidacy exam. The comprehensive exam. There are many names for it, but all pre-doctoral graduate students come to fear it. At… Read More »5 Tips for Preparing for your Ph.D. Candidacy Exam
Remembering Jewish Faith, Culture, and Tradition in Medicine
Over 3,000 years old, Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions. Calling oneself a Jew draws on a rich history and a continually growing… Read More »Remembering Jewish Faith, Culture, and Tradition in Medicine
Up in the Air: A Medical Student’s Experience with an Inflight Emergency
As the population of elderly people in our country grows, and as air travel becomes more accessible, medical professionals will be increasingly faced with emergencies… Read More »Up in the Air: A Medical Student’s Experience with an Inflight Emergency
The Debate Behind Balancing Resident Work Hours
As an undergraduate, I frequently shadowed physicians and remember vividly many moments and anecdotes from those experiences, many of which would go on to shape… Read More »The Debate Behind Balancing Resident Work Hours
Crash Course: Making the Leap from the Lecture Hall to the Hospital
Seven medical students shuffle through the narrow doorway. One of my classmates steps forward and addresses the patient. “Hello, Mr. M. How are you doing… Read More »Crash Course: Making the Leap from the Lecture Hall to the Hospital
The Widening World of Career Choices
As any graduate or medical student will well-understand, choosing a career direction to pursue after graduation can be a daunting task. What is your dream… Read More »The Widening World of Career Choices
Christianity and Modern Medicine
Want to read more from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine? Subscribe to the Biomedical Odyssey blog and receive new posts directly in your inbox. Of the… Read More »Christianity and Modern Medicine
Hopkins Students Craft Their Own Medical School Experience
Traditionally, medical school is viewed as a continuous four-year educational experience. In reality, the structure of medical education is that of contrasting, dichotomous learning methodologies… Read More »Hopkins Students Craft Their Own Medical School Experience
Living Out My Faith: Being a Muslim Medical Student at Johns Hopkins
“I am Muslim,” says Nimrah Baig, a third-year medical student. Her words do not sound like a label, but rather a bold summation of an… Read More »Living Out My Faith: Being a Muslim Medical Student at Johns Hopkins