During the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a staggering increase in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Graduate student Stephanie Yang recounts her personal experiences with racism and reflects on the rise in anti-Asian sentiment.
Transitioning to the Wards
Posted by | A Day in the LifeA student at the school of medicine reflects on his experience in a course that prepares students to transition from their preclinical education to caring for patients in the hospital as a member of the health care team.
Intramural E-Sports During COVID-19
Posted by | Events and HappeningsGame 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.
Podcasting Through the Pandemic
Posted by | Honor RollCurious about how your brain is processing the experience of the pandemic? Johns Hopkins graduate student Emily Han launched a podcast to explore the neuroscience behind pandemic emotions.
Too Good to Be True: Reflections on a Down Syndrome Clinical Trial
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchPh.D. candidate Anna Moyer reflects on the bittersweet outcome of a clinical trial in children with Down syndrome.
Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education
Posted by | A Day in the LifeUpon reaching the end of her pre-clinical curriculum at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Sara Wallam reflects on her education thus far and lessons learned.
Science Says Self-Criticism May Be Hurting Your Work
Posted by | A Day in the LifeSelf-criticism isn’t helping you be a better scientist. Dr. Kristin Neff explains why self-compassion is a better strategy to help you achieve your academic goals.
Satisfaction or stomachache? The science of digesting dairy
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchPh.D. candidate Emma Spikol explores the science of digesting dairy.
Virtual Residency Interviews: Tips and Tricks from the Other Side
Posted by | A Day in the LifeA fourth-year medical student shares tips and tricks for virtual residency interviews, based on her own experiences.
Different rules for the vaccinated? It’s a slippery slope.
Posted by | A Day in the Life, Perspectives in ResearchLike most front-line health care workers, resident Mark Lieber is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. He discusses why he’s still wearing a mask.