Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
“MIT? Wow!” a conference attendee said with excitement when I introduced myself years ago. There was a brief flicker of pride, until I clarified, “It’s… Read More »From Pune to Hopkins: Redefining the Vision That Drives My Science
After carefully lining up fruit fly larvae on a glass dish, I slid the dish under the microscope, hoping to capture a clear 3D image… Read More »Overcoming the Fear and Finding My Own Voice in Science
Mentorship has been pivotal in shaping my medical journey, providing invaluable guidance, inspiration and opportunities for growth. As a physician in training, I’ve been fortunate… Read More »The Power of Mentorship
Having to conduct three rotations across various labs for the first year of my human genetics Ph.D. experience has been both an exhilarating and arduous… Read More »Finding Mentorship As an Underrepresented Scientist
“Don’t you ever get bored?” It wasn’t a question I’d expected from my high school summer student on her second day in the lab. And… Read More »How Mentoring a High School Student Helped Me Plan for My Future
“See one, do one, teach one,” is the traditional adage by which physicians learn their trade. This apprenticeship model in medicine is often credited to… Read More »Learning Through Apprenticeship: A Continued Pillar of Medical Education
I recently lost a mentor of mine. Jeff Nye, vice president of neuroscience innovation and scientific partnership strategy at Johnson & Johnson Innovation, passed away… Read More »The Selfless Act of Mentorship
When I turned 11, the only thing I wanted for my birthday was a letter from Hogwarts, the magical school from the world of Harry… Read More »Magical Mentorship
“I’m not sure I’m cut out for medical school.” The noontime chatter of the Johns Hopkins Bayview’s main cafeteria filled the silence as I struggled… Read More »Colleges Advisory Program Mentors Ensure Student Success
This month, I became a senior resident in internal medicine. With that title comes the opportunity to help train new interns at our hospital. And… Read More »Advice from a Senior Resident to a New Intern