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Learning to Grapple with Difficult ‘Firsts’ in Medical Training
Posted by | 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.
The Virtual DBO
Posted by | 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?
Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus
Posted by | 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.
ADHD in a Pandemic
Posted by | 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.
Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education
Posted by | 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.
Fitness in a COVID Surge
Posted by | 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.
Music As a Source of Healing: Drawing Inspiration for Medicine
Posted by | 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.
A Reflection on Returning to Baltimore
Posted by | 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.
Ten Anchors for Med24
Posted by | 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.