Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
“Nobody has to read this crap!” Ed Yong began his talk at a recent American Society of Human Genetics symposium, The Art and Science of Science… Read More »Becoming a Science Storyteller: Tips on Communication
Although it is pivotal for a successful academic career, instructing young grad students and postdocs in grant writing is an often missing training component. Fortunately,… Read More »Five Tips for Applying for NIH Training Fellowships
During the family meeting, as the physician reviews the patient’s prognosis, one family member begins to cry. The physician explains the patient’s condition and, judging… Read More »Training Prepares ICU Residents for a Hospital’s Hardest Conversations
What have been your experiences with journal clubs? It may depend on the group, your expertise and your stage of training, but overall, journal clubs… Read More »Technology Offers Journal Clubs an Alternative Way to Communicate
Last December, a group of 15 medical students gathered in the lobby of the Sheikh Zayed Tower in The Johns Hopkins Hospital. That evening, the glass-enclosed… Read More »School of Medicine’s Student-Led Group Brings Joy Through Music
Part 3 in a series of posts called “Lessons Learned in Graduate School.” Read Part 1 | Part 2. If you find yourself unenthused at… Read More »Lessons Learned in Graduate School: Be Good to Your Data
When I started my Gyn/Ob residency, I realized well into my intern year that there was one thing I was trained to do well: the… Read More »Annual Pelvic Exams: Do They Cause More Harm Than Good?
This past year, fourth-year medical student Ryan Shields undertook a big project. He sought to build on previous students’ efforts to improve medical education surrounding… Read More »Student Advocates for Sexual and Gender Minorities Healthcare in Curriculum
Andrea Yonge and Ben Janson are Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine trainees who are working to become ophthalmologists, a competitive surgical specialty requiring focus… Read More »Medical Students Reach a Work-Life Balance Through Climbing
Juan Garcia is an associate professor in the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine, a certified clinical anaplastologist and the director of the Johns… Read More »Anaplastology Combines Medicine and Art to Help Patients in Need