Upon reaching the end of her pre-clinical curriculum at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Sara Wallam reflects on her education thus far and lessons learned.
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Virtual Residency Interviews: Tips and Tricks from the Other Side
Posted by | A Day in the LifeA fourth-year medical student shares tips and tricks for virtual residency interviews, based on her own experiences.
The Uncovering of Essentials: An Unexpected Gift from 2020
Posted by | A Day in the LifeLooking back on a challenging year, a medical student describes how 2020 revealed what is most important to him.
A New Student’s Guide to Baltimore Cafes
Posted by | A Day in the LifeNearing 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.
‘I Think I can Trust You’: Unpacking a Patient’s Words
Posted by | A Day in the LifeA medical student reflects on a recent encounter with a patient who shared painful details of his life for the first time.
Fifteen Minutes of Companionship
Posted by | A Day in the LifeFirst-year medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses her experiences meeting and bonding with her classmates through Zoom and a COVID-19-adapted anatomy lab.
Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education
Posted by | A Day in the Life, Events and HappeningsAn emerging trend is taking place in medical education: visits to art museums. Read how a medical student at Johns Hopkins experienced the benefits of a collaborative museum-based experiential learning session with his colleagues, led by professor of psychiatry Meg Chisolm and associate professor Susan Lehmann.
Music As a Source of Healing: Drawing Inspiration for Medicine
Posted by | A Day in the LifeMedical student Sumil Nair shares how music was foundational to his spirit of healing through memories with people, and how it helps facilitate his transition into a career where deep connections are formed every day.
A Reflection on Returning to Baltimore
Posted by | A Day in the LifeSara Wallam, a second-year medical student, reflects on her upcoming journey back to Baltimore and the resumption of in-person activities after five months of strict quarantine.
Resuming Medical Training in the Era of COVID-19: A Medical Student’s Thoughts
Posted by | A Day in the LifeA medical student shares her perspectives on returning to the hospital after a four-month COVID-19 hiatus.
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