Biomedical Odyssey

Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

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I Will Never Know His Name

November 4, 2021

For most medical students, human cadaver lab is a unique instruction methodology that allows them to learn from the human body with hands-on experience. This vestige of medical education brings with it the gravity of the sacrifices each donor has made. Read as one first-year medical student explores her thoughts and reactions to the completion of her cadaver lab experience.

Meher Kalkat ⋅ A Day in the Life anatomy lab, dissection, medical student ⋅

Person with their foot in a cast.

A Day in the Life: My Intern Year on a Knee Scooter

November 2, 2021

A devastating injury followed by subsequent complications — all within his first year of medical training. Nakul Bhardwaj discusses his path and lessons learned in his journey toward recovery and in his role as a concurrent patient and resident physician.

Nakul Bhardwaj ⋅ A Day in the Life medical student, mental health, physical therapy ⋅

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Human flourishing: Could a philosophical concept impact health?

October 28, 2021

Medical student Dianela Perdomo shares her insight on the intersection of philosophy and medicine.

Dianela Perdomo ⋅ A Day in the Life health care, mental health, philosophy, socioeconomics ⋅

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Ace Awareness Week

October 25, 2021

Happy Ace Awareness Week! First-year medical student Bessie Liu shares the basics of asexuality and why we should all learn more about it.

bliu37 ⋅ A Day in the Life diverse perspectives, diversity, LGBTQ, Sexual Education ⋅

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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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A Gold Medal for Wellness

October 5, 2021

Read more about how the Olympics have created a stage for athletes to become more vocal about their mental health.

Meher Kalkat ⋅ A Day in the Life depression, mental health, olympics, well-being ⋅

Zambia flag waving in the wind.

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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A Hand on Her Shoulder

September 29, 2021

A medical student humbled to know how simple kindness can be — just a hand on her shoulder.

Mohammad Walid Aref ⋅ A Day in the Life compassion, emergency medicine, healthcare, medical student ⋅

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