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Never Forget Where You Started

March 1, 2022

“Let us know if you need anything,” I said to my patient as I hurried toward the door. With many more patients to see before heading down to the OR, morning rounds are kept short and concise. “Doctor,” she stopped me before I opened the door, with a slight tremble in her voice, “thank you […]

Hanghang Wang ⋅ A Day in the Life cardiothoracic, fellowship, Patients, reflection, Surgery ⋅

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Fellowship Experience During a Pandemic

August 18, 2021

Dominique Mortel, neurology fellow, describes her experience completing her neurology residency to joining the first global health neurology fellowship with Johns Hopkins and the pandemic.

Maria Dominique Mortel ⋅ A Day in the Life fellowship, medical student, neurology, pandemic ⋅

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Speaking From Experience: Advice For Residents and Fellows

November 7, 2018

Biomedical Odyssey bloggers past and present share their experiences and offer advice to prospective residents and fellows. Here are a few of our favorites: Applying for Residency: Parts One, Two and Three A fourth-year medical student offers pro tips and lessons learned during the residency application process. Advice from a Senior Resident to a New […]

biomedicalodyssey ⋅ A Day in the Life applying for residency, fellowship, ICYMI, residency ⋅

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Advice for Fellowship Applications – Part One

April 18, 2018

For graduate students, the first years of the Ph.D. are packed with an array of hurdles, and it is easy to end up feeling overwhelmed. Once you have passed your qualifying exams, chosen a thesis laboratory, finished the majority of your coursework and have a good general direction for your thesis project — roughly mid-second […]

Natalie Joe ⋅ Perspectives in Research fellowship, Graduate program ⋅

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