Biomedical Odyssey

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Equal Access for Trainees in the Wake of COVID-19

June 15, 2021

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 ⋅

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Healing Together

May 14, 2021

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 ⋅

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Intramural E-Sports During COVID-19

April 13, 2021

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 ⋅

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Improving the Psychological Recovery of Health Care Workers After Disaster

February 3, 2021

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 ⋅

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Citation Bias? In My Publication? Here’s How to Check

January 28, 2021

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 ⋅

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Things to Look Forward to in 2021

January 26, 2021

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 ⋅

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Holiday Construction and Conversation

January 13, 2021

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 ⋅

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Organ Transplantation During COVID-19: New Obstacle, Same Challenges

December 15, 2020

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 ⋅

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Oncology: Offering Hope to Patients in Need

December 4, 2020

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 ⋅

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Scenic Fall Sights in Maryland

November 13, 2020

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 ⋅

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