Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Graduate school is a world of long hours, unpredictable results and the occasional existential crisis disguised as a committee meeting. Between deadlines, stipends and constant… Read More »When the Experiment Is You: Navigating Health, Insurance and Self-Advocacy in Grad School
This article has been deidentified to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of the patient in the story. Any matches in names or circumstances to other… Read More »Autumn Views
It was 11 p.m. when my phone suddenly rang as I finished a late imaging session. It was a call from my mother. Given the… Read More »Embrace the Unpredictability in Life
One of my favorite hobbies is exploring local parks, gardens and forests. Since I moved to Baltimore, I’ve visited several Baltimore County parks, where I’ve… Read More »Exploring Baltimore and Maryland Parks
Bowling is a leisurely but surprisingly old sport that may date back as early as ancient Egypt. Many different versions have existed throughout history, but… Read More »Flying Ducks: A Unique Version of Bowling Lives on in Baltimore
It had been about two weeks since I’d moved to Baltimore. While I was excited for the opportunity to work on my post-doc, it was… Read More »A Phone Call
This article has been deidentified to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of the patient in the story. Any matches in names or circumstances to other… Read More »A Brief Encounter
This article has been deidentified to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of the patient in the story. Any matches in names or circumstances to other… Read More »Learning to Read
After carefully lining up fruit fly larvae on a glass dish, I slid the dish under the microscope, hoping to capture a clear 3D image… Read More »Overcoming the Fear and Finding My Own Voice in Science
This article has been deidentified to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of the patient in the story. Any matches in names or circumstances to other… Read More »Slowing Down