Equal Access for Trainees in the Wake of COVID-19
During a recent panel, trainees shared their thoughts on how changes implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic can be used to improve access to careers in science and medicine going forward.
Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
During a recent panel, trainees shared their thoughts on how changes implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic can be used to improve access to careers in science and medicine going forward.
Grace Steward ⋅ A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings covid-19, disability, equity, inclusion ⋅
In what has been a year of increased racist violence against Asian Americans, one way the Hopkins Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association has worked to foster community is by organizing a student healing circle.
Alisha Dziarski ⋅ Events and Happenings coronavirus, hate crimes, racism, support ⋅
Game on! Despite COVID-19 shutting down Hopkins’ sports leagues, the GRO’s e-sports league offers a quarantine-friendly avenue for students to compete and socialize.
Stephanie Yang ⋅ Events and Happenings e-sports, Graduate Representative Organization, pandemic, virtual event ⋅
Becoming more resilient can not only help you get through uncertain times but also enhance the quality of your life along the way. A Johns Hopkins psychologist shares his maxims to get through difficult circumstances.
Emily Marcisak ⋅ Events and Happenings mental health, pandemic, psychology, resilience, Self-Care ⋅
Although the makeup of academia and journal authors is becoming more diverse, the under-citation of women and authors of color is worsening. Here are some tools to check your manuscript.
Grace Steward ⋅ Events and Happenings, Perspectives in Research Academia, diversity, journal, manuscripts, Publishing ⋅
The long-awaited new year has finally come, and we’re all looking forward to returning to some semblance of normal life pre-COVID-19. Here are a few things to get you excited for the new year.
Maria Fazal ⋅ Events and Happenings covid-19, looking ahead, new year, pandemic ⋅
The Peer Collective coordinated a physically distanced gingerbread house decorating event to help bring together students this holiday season. Although the video-based social event was different from previous years, it also brought new opportunities for conversation and connection as attendees showed off their pets and decorations.
Veronica Busa ⋅ Events and Happenings activities, grad students, graduate student, the peer collective, virtual event ⋅
The COVID-19 pandemic has instilled feelings of uneasiness and fear, and raised questions about what the future holds. First-year medical student Sumil Nair looks at how these emotions are all too familiar to patients on the organ transplant list, a process dramatically affected by the pandemic.
Sumil Nair ⋅ Events and Happenings covid-19, organ donation, organ transplant, pandemic ⋅
Much of the general public believes oncology is a “sad” field. Amol Narang, and many other practicing oncologists, disagree. Learn about his inspiring profession and why he would choose to be an oncologist time and time again.
Palak Patel ⋅ Events and Happenings Cancer, interview, Oncology, Patient Care, radiation oncology ⋅
Maryland has plenty of beautiful sights, be it through scenic drives or stunning hiking trails. Take some time for yourself, and find peace in these natural masterpieces.
Maria Fazal ⋅ Events and Happenings hike, maryland, nature, outdoors ⋅