What Does Dopamine Really Do?
You’ve probably heard of dopamine before. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter—a chemical in the brain responsible for conveying information from one cell to another. It has… Read More »What Does Dopamine Really Do?
Watching Your Heart with the First FDA-Approved Apple Watch Accessory
Imagine you are an incredibly busy and stressed out graduate student (this shouldn’t be hard to do) and you have started to experience increased fatigue… Read More »Watching Your Heart with the First FDA-Approved Apple Watch Accessory
The Challenges of Medical Education in the Millennial Era
The weekend of November 4 was bustling in Boston. As the nippy winds of early winter settled into the northeastern city, energetic physicians and medical… Read More »The Challenges of Medical Education in the Millennial Era
Collaborations with Industry Strengthen Academic Research
Medical research is not only conducted by professors in the hallowed halls of educational institutions. Other notable research bodies include privately funded research institutions, pharmaceutical… Read More »Collaborations with Industry Strengthen Academic Research
Science on the Streets
“You’ve heard about some of these pet projects, they really don’t make a whole lot of sense, and sometimes these dollars go to projects that… Read More »Science on the Streets
The Opportunity in Failure
Each year, the Johns Hopkins graduate programs organize a white coat ceremony for graduate students to recognize the completion of their graduate board oral examinations… Read More »The Opportunity in Failure
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine—Science Fiction Now Science Fact
What is artificial intelligence today? While innovators and philosophers debate the consequences and likelihood of C-3PO or HAL appearing on Earth, we have already accepted… Read More »Artificial Intelligence in Medicine—Science Fiction Now Science Fact
A Remedy for the Hangover
“If getting drunk was how people forgot they were mortal, then hangovers were how they remembered.” ― Matt Haig, The Humans Matt Haig’s quote exemplifies the dreaded… Read More »A Remedy for the Hangover
Students Impact AMA’s National Health Policy
Aloha! Being a medical student has its perks. Over the past semester, my medical school experiences have taken me across the country. I’ve traveled to… Read More »Students Impact AMA’s National Health Policy
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Graduate School Interviews
If you’re in the process of applying to graduate school, by now you’ve either submitted your applications or are gearing up to do so. After… Read More »What to Expect When You’re Expecting Graduate School Interviews