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A New Student’s Guide to Baltimore Cafes

January 4, 2021

Nearing the end of her first semester of medical school, Alisha Dziarski reflects on getting to know Baltimore during the pandemic by exploring cafes around the city.

Alisha Dziarski ⋅ A Day in the Life Baltimore, first-year medical student, guide, medical student, new student, tips ⋅

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Do’s and Don’ts for Preparing for Your Thesis Committee Meeting: Part 2

June 27, 2019

From planning the date to structuring your presentation, these tips from current and former Ph.D. students can guide you through the process and help you prepare for a productive meeting that will set you up for a successful year. This post is part two of two, focusing on how to execute a successful meeting presentation. […]

Rachel Evans ⋅ A Day in the Life guide, Ph.D., Thesis, thesis advisory committee ⋅

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Do’s and Don’ts for Preparing for Your Thesis Committee Meeting

June 12, 2019

Every year, after passing the dreaded preliminary oral exam, Ph.D. students are required to meet with their thesis advisory committee (TAC) to assess their progress and plan future work. These meetings can be incredibly valuable, and they provide important check-ins during the sometimes chaotic day-to-day lab work. While preparing for my last TAC meeting, I […]

Rachel Evans ⋅ A Day in the Life guide, Ph.D., Thesis, thesis advisory committee ⋅

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