In Defense of Reality TV
Reality TV: The term sparks images of drama, conflict and extreme social behavior. For many, “trash TV” is an untouchable genre of television, one that… Read More »In Defense of Reality TV
A Day in the Life
Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout in Graduate School
Burn-out is defined in the International Classification of Disease-11 as an “occupational phenomenon” caused by unmanaged, chronic stress. There are three major symptoms: Feeling physically… Read More »Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout in Graduate School
Reflections from International Scholarly Concentration Research
Photos courtesy of the author. Guest blogger, Emily Rodriguez, is a second-year medical student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. When I decided… Read More »Reflections from International Scholarly Concentration Research
A Journey Through the History of Medicine: Lessons from the Ottoman Archive
Photos courtesy of the author. Guest blogger, Yusuf Ciftci, is a medical student at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Sultanate of Rum ruled… Read More »A Journey Through the History of Medicine: Lessons from the Ottoman Archive
Excelling at Hopkins: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Graduate School
Guest blogger William (Billy) Mills is a 6th-year Ph.D. candidate at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Instructor in the Departments… Read More »Excelling at Hopkins: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Graduate School
Surgery Simulation During the Pandemic
Photo courtesy of the author. “I think this stitch could be placed a little closer to the last one,” a resounding voice said through the… Read More »Surgery Simulation During the Pandemic
Graduating in the Time of COVID-19
A photo featured on the Wellesley College website in May 2016 — the Science Center, embellished in red — was how I always imaged my… Read More »Graduating in the Time of COVID-19
Become a Biomedical Odyssey Blogger!
Our medical students, residents, postdocs and fellows have a lot to share — from daily life in the classroom, tips on thriving during residency, new… Read More »Become a Biomedical Odyssey Blogger!
Why Cooking Is Like Surgery
Photo courtesy of the author. At first glance, both cooking and surgery require washing your hands beforehand and a clean and organized environment. A familiar… Read More »Why Cooking Is Like Surgery
‘Tis The Season For Safe, Effective Vaccines
In mid-2021 as the COVID-19 vaccines became broadly available, I remember seeing patients as part of my first-year medical-student clinic rotation and hearing numerous reasons… Read More »‘Tis The Season For Safe, Effective Vaccines