A Day in the Life
The Heart of a Rikishi
One of my grandfather’s first great dreams was to be a sumo wrestler. His mother, on the other hand, believed his body was too small… Read More »The Heart of a Rikishi
A Glimpse into My Long-Term Relationship
EFGGE. To most people, this is a random string of letters. But when I press these keys on the piano, it becomes a story. I… Read More »A Glimpse into My Long-Term Relationship
Balancing Business, Books and Jollof Rice
Maame Yaa Konadu Idun is a dual degree candidate in the public health and business administration master’s programs, with concentrations in epidemiology and biostatistics/health technology… Read More »Balancing Business, Books and Jollof Rice
Reading Pinocchio and Frankenstein in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
From the religious stories of ancient civilizations to contemporary literature of modern societies, tales of creation have emerged to capture our imaginations and teach us… Read More »Reading Pinocchio and Frankenstein in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Between Two Battles: A Lebanese Doctor’s Fight for Hope
As an international medical graduate from Lebanon, training in the United States is an opportunity I’ve dreamed about for many years. Yet, while I immerse… Read More »Between Two Battles: A Lebanese Doctor’s Fight for Hope
Affordable Art Spaces in Baltimore
After many long hours spent in the lab or the clinic, it’s healthy to take a break from work and put your mind on something… Read More »Affordable Art Spaces in Baltimore
Baltimore Through Egyptian Eyes: A Day of Firsts
Waking up to the astonishing weather of Baltimore, I stepped outside, feeling the cool breeze against my skin. The rapidly changing weather here still amazes… Read More »Baltimore Through Egyptian Eyes: A Day of Firsts
My Hope for Ms. S.
Guest blogger Asha Kodan is a first year internal medicine postgraduate at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. This article has been de-identified to protect the… Read More »My Hope for Ms. S.
Staying Afloat in Graduate School
Entering graduate school is almost like stepping into the ocean. It’s exciting and mysterious and we’re all swimming through it. But even great swimmers can… Read More »Staying Afloat in Graduate School









