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On Entropy, Human Connection and Healing

by bliu37
July 28, 2021
A Day in the Life

Medical student Bessie Liu shares how the therapeutic effects of art and writing can be formally incorporated into patient care.

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Transitioning to the Wards

A student at the school of medicine reflects on his experience in a course that prepares students to transition from their preclinical education to caring… Read More »Transitioning to the Wards

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Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education

by Sara Wallam
March 22, 2021
A Day in the Life

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… Read More »Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education

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Virtual Residency Interviews: Tips and Tricks from the Other Side

A fourth-year medical student shares tips and tricks for virtual residency interviews, based on her own experiences.

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The Uncovering of Essentials: An Unexpected Gift from 2020

by Howard Chang
January 19, 2021
A Day in the Life

Looking back on a challenging year, a medical student describes how 2020 revealed what is most important to him.

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A New Student’s Guide to Baltimore Cafes

by Alisha Dziarski
January 4, 2021January 4, 2021
A Day in the Life

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… Read More »A New Student’s Guide to Baltimore Cafes

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‘I Think I can Trust You’: Unpacking a Patient’s Words

by Howard Chang
November 30, 2020
A Day in the Life

A medical student reflects on a recent encounter with a patient who shared painful details of his life for the first time.

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Fifteen Minutes of Companionship

by Alisha Dziarski
November 17, 2020
A Day in the Life

First-year medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses her experiences meeting and bonding with her classmates through Zoom and a COVID-19-adapted anatomy lab.

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Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education

by Howard Chang
September 10, 2020
A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings

An emerging trend is taking place in medical education: visits to art museums. Read how a medical student at Johns Hopkins experienced the benefits of… Read More »Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education

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Music As a Source of Healing: Drawing Inspiration for Medicine

by Sumil Nair
August 26, 2020
A Day in the Life

Medical student Sumil Nair shares how music was foundational to his spirit of healing through memories with people, and how it helps facilitate his transition… Read More »Music As a Source of Healing: Drawing Inspiration for Medicine