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A Day in the Life

Learning to Grapple with Difficult ‘Firsts’ in Medical Training
Posted by Mark Lieber | A Day in the LifeFor most trainees in the medical field, there are “firsts” that we will likely never forget. Some of these — hopefully most of these — are memorable in a good way. But there are some we dread.
Sep 23, 2020

The Virtual DBO
Posted by Ashton Omdahl | A Day in the LifeGraduate 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?
Sep 18, 2020

Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus
Posted by Emily Marcisak | A Day in the LifeHealth 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 with cancer during the pandemic.
Sep 16, 2020

ADHD in a Pandemic
Posted by Grace Steward | A Day in the LifeGrace 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, her perspective has changed on how to better accommodate her own disability even after the pandemic has passed.
Sep 14, 2020

Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education
Posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the Life, Events and HappeningsAn emerging trend is taking place in medical education: visits to art museums. Read how a medical student at Johns Hopkins experienced the benefits of a collaborative museum-based experiential learning session with his colleagues, led by professor of psychiatry Meg Chisolm and associate professor Susan Lehmann.
Sep 10, 2020

Fitness in a COVID Surge
Posted by Alisha Dziarski | A Day in the LifeWith gyms closed or at limited capacity, many have shifted their workouts to be at home or outdoors. Medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses workout options that don’t require a gym or equipment.
Sep 8, 2020

Music As a Source of Healing: Drawing Inspiration for Medicine
Posted by Sumil Nair | A Day in the LifeMedical student Sumil Nair shares how music was foundational to his spirit of healing through memories with people, and how it helps facilitate his transition into a career where deep connections are formed every day.
Aug 26, 2020

A Reflection on Returning to Baltimore
Posted by Sara Wallam | A Day in the LifeSara 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 quarantine.
Aug 17, 2020

Ten Anchors for Med24
Posted by Howard Chang | A Day in the LifeAs a welcome gift to the incoming first year medical school class at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, second year students offer 10 essential principles, or “anchors,” to steady their new peers as they navigate the exciting adventure ahead.
Aug 11, 2020