Before You Leave
You asked if I could give you more oxycodone. I told you I could not. You said you felt scared. I reminded you how far… Read More »Before You Leave
A Day in the Life
Cultivating Native Plants in Baltimore City
Public interest in plants and gardening has increased in the past several years, especially among millenials1,2,3. As a “zillenial” myself, my social media algorithm has… Read More »Cultivating Native Plants in Baltimore City
From Pune to Hopkins: Redefining the Vision That Drives My Science
“MIT? Wow!” a conference attendee said with excitement when I introduced myself years ago. There was a brief flicker of pride, until I clarified, “It’s… Read More »From Pune to Hopkins: Redefining the Vision That Drives My Science
ICYMI: The Top 6 Learner Blog Posts of 2025
Our bloggers share diverse insights into classroom life, reflections on residency, updates on their research, highlights of living in Baltimore, and practical advice for aspiring… Read More »ICYMI: The Top 6 Learner Blog Posts of 2025
When the Experiment Is You: Navigating Health, Insurance and Self-Advocacy in Grad School
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
Autumn Views
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
Embrace the Unpredictability in Life
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
Exploring Baltimore and Maryland Parks
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
Flying Ducks: A Unique Version of Bowling Lives on in Baltimore
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
A Phone Call
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