A Gold Medal for Wellness
Read more about how the Olympics have created a stage for athletes to become more vocal about their mental health.
To lead is to serve: perspective on the Zambian election
Neurology fellow Dominique Mortel, based in Zambia, reflects on what the nation’s recent presidential election could mean for its people.
A Hand on Her Shoulder
A medical student humbled to know how simple kindness can be — just a hand on her shoulder.
Five Favorite Bookstores in Baltimore
Baltimore contains many local independent bookstores that are worth supporting. Here is a list to help you get started!
Unseen Infertility: Reflections from Obstetrics-Gynecology Rotation
A medical student reflects on infertility during rotation in the labor and delivery ward.
Patria y Vida: Reflecting from Medical School on Cuba’s Uprising
Dianela Perdomo, a medical student and Cuban immigrant, shares her perspective on Cuba’s recent wave of anti-government protests.
Quieted Voices – My Week at the Family Planning Clinic
A medical student reflects on her time at the family planning clinic, calling for more support and understanding and an end to the harsh and unfair stigma.
The COVID-19 Reprieve on Medical Student Debt
COVID-19 took an emotional toll on medical students. Government grants, reduced interest rates and paused interest collection offered some financial relief. Why couldn’t we make those changes permanent?
Have You Thanked an Oyster Today?
Ph.D. candidate Emma Spikol calls for greater appreciation of a local aquatic hero whose awesome powers are too often overlooked.
Fellowship Experience During a Pandemic
Dominique Mortel, neurology fellow, describes her experience completing her neurology residency to joining the first global health neurology fellowship with Johns Hopkins and the pandemic.