Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
The competitive drive is a double-edged sword: Fighting for success or superiority sharpens our mental acuity and increases motivation, while concurrently inducing anxiety and decreasing… Read More »Competition in an Age of Collaboration
A sizeable crowd of over two hundred attendees gathered in Turner Auditorium on April 18, 2017, to hear discussions on mood disorders at the 31st… Read More »Hopkins Mood Disorders Symposium: Gaining Perspectives and Generating Conversations
Each Tuesday, I read the New York Times science section over a cup of coffee and a protein bar. Last week’s article, “Hunched over his… Read More »A Brighter Image: Peeking Into the Macaque Brain
Children who experience traumatic experiences are known to have long-term negative health effects, including mental, behavioral and physical issues. Mindfulness interventions have proven successful in… Read More »Practicing Mindfulness May Help Negate Long-Term Negative Effects of Trauma in Children
I am sitting in one of the most beautiful architectural marvels I have ever seen: the iconic Rose Main Reading Room of the New York… Read More »A Medical Student Finds Beauty in Studying
The oral exam. The candidacy exam. The comprehensive exam. There are many names for it, but all pre-doctoral graduate students come to fear it. At… Read More »5 Tips for Preparing for your Ph.D. Candidacy Exam
Imagine going to the doctor to be tested for HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. You will likely have to travel a long distance to get to… Read More »Mobile Phones Can Make the Difference for Infectious Disease Management
Over 3,000 years old, Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions. Calling oneself a Jew draws on a rich history and a continually growing… Read More »Remembering Jewish Faith, Culture, and Tradition in Medicine
The contagious yawn is a well-known component of the communal human experience that transcends languages and cultures. We joke about it in offices and dedicate… Read More »Monkey See, Monkey Do: Tracing the Origin of Contagious Behaviors
As the population of elderly people in our country grows, and as air travel becomes more accessible, medical professionals will be increasingly faced with emergencies… Read More »Up in the Air: A Medical Student’s Experience with an Inflight Emergency