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Ramadan at Johns Hopkins: A Student and Organizer Perspective

May 10, 2022

Lunar Calendar and Timing of Ramadan Ramadan holds different emotional meanings for many Muslims around the world, encompassing topics such as self-discipline, gratitude, humbleness and renewal of connection with God. Yet, at its most basic level, it is a month of daily abstinence from food and drink from dawn until sunset. Ramadan falls on the […]

Rama Alharari ⋅ Events and Happenings faith, Muslim faith, Ramadan, religion, religious holidays ⋅

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Caring for the Caretakers —The Dr. Lorna Breen Act

May 3, 2022

NOTE: This blog post contains discussion of sensitive topics regarding mental health, depression, burnout and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact a health care professional or the National Suicide Hotline, available 24/7: 1-800-273-8255. Background In March 2020, the world watched, as the COVID-19 pandemic descended on our health care systems. […]

Meher Kalkat ⋅ Events and Happenings Burnout, covid-19, legislation, mental health ⋅

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The Return of a Collective Match Day

April 6, 2022

In the middle of January 2022, as Omicron surged, the Johns Hopkins Medical Student Senate (MSS) had to face the possibility that Match Day might be virtual for the third year in a row. On Match Day, which occurs yearly on the third Friday in March, fourth-year medical students learn where they will train for […]

Margo Peyton ⋅ Events and Happenings celebration, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, match day, residency ⋅

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Worldwide Refugee Crises and How to Help

March 24, 2022

What does it mean to be a refugee or asylum seeker? According to amnesty.org, refugees are people who have left their country because they are at risk of having their rights violated. This is often a result of lack of protection from their own government. Refugees have a right to international protection. Asylum seekers are […]

Meher Kalkat ⋅ Events and Happenings immigration, Political Asylum, politics, refugees ⋅

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The Legacy You Leave

December 10, 2021

Why global neurology? In a presentation featured by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association, Dr. Deanna Saylor addresses the answer to this question and shares her experiences developing neurologic research, care and training in Zambia.

Maria Dominique Mortel ⋅ Events and Happenings Global Health, healthcare, HIV, neurology ⋅

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Get into the Holiday Spirit in Baltimore

December 1, 2021

There are a great deal of fun ways to get into the holiday spirit in Baltimore! Read on to learn about some upcoming events, from pop-up holiday markets across the city to the long-awaited return of Hampden’s Miracle on 34th Street.

bliu37 ⋅ Events and Happenings Baltimore, holidays, local ⋅

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Supporting Afghan Refugees in Baltimore

October 14, 2021

Afghan refugees are being resettled — here’s how to support those who are rebuilding their lives in Baltimore.

Shruti Anant ⋅ Events and Happenings community, covid-19, immigration, volunteering ⋅

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Addressing Health Care Disparities in the Hispanic Community

October 12, 2021

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, medical student Maria Fazal shares insight on how to support Baltimore’s Hispanic community.

Maria Fazal ⋅ Events and Happenings Baltimore, community, health disparities, volunteering ⋅

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Coping With Pandemic Fatigue

October 7, 2021

This summer has brought hope and despair. Here are a few things you can do to cope.

Maria Fazal ⋅ Events and Happenings covid-19, mental health, pandemic ⋅

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To lead is to serve: perspective on the Zambian election

October 1, 2021

Neurology fellow Dominique Mortel, based in Zambia, reflects on what the nation’s recent presidential election could mean for its people.

Maria Dominique Mortel ⋅ Events and Happenings economics, healthcare, neurology, politics ⋅

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