Time to Sing
Photo courtesy of author. Evenings at the Armstrong Medical Education building are usually quiet, with students at home or scattered between classrooms for late-night studying.… Read More »Time to Sing
Work-Life Balance
Healthy Workplace Boundaries
My move from Dubai to Baltimore was a new chapter in my story, with a beginning I equate to the opening scene of The Devil… Read More »Healthy Workplace Boundaries
Seeking Equilibrium
Shruti Anant, an incoming medical student, reflects on finding balance in medical school.
Living in the Gray Area Between Student and Employee
Are Ph.D. candidates students or employees? The answer is a little fuzzy, which makes it difficult to find a work-life balance while pursuing your Ph.D. Here are some thoughts on how we can take back some control.
Fitness in a COVID Surge
With gyms closed or at limited capacity, many have shifted their workouts to be at home or outdoors. Medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses workout options that don’t require a gym or equipment.
Working from Home: Tips for the Long Haul
With labs opening at limited capacity, some researchers are still mainly working from home. Here are some tips to stay on track.
5 Tips for Preparing for your Ph.D. Candidacy Exam
The oral exam. The candidacy exam. The comprehensive exam. There are many names for it, but all pre-doctoral graduate students come to fear it. At… Read More »5 Tips for Preparing for your Ph.D. Candidacy Exam
Medical Students Reach a Work-Life Balance Through Climbing
Andrea Yonge and Ben Janson are Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine trainees who are working to become ophthalmologists, a competitive surgical specialty requiring focus… Read More »Medical Students Reach a Work-Life Balance Through Climbing
The Week of the Pancreas: Finding a Work-Life Balance
I vividly remember one particular week during my medicine subinternship as the Week of the Pancreas. On the wards, I was caring for two patients… Read More »The Week of the Pancreas: Finding a Work-Life Balance
Graduate Student Finds a Harmonious Work-Life Balance with Music
Establishing a healthy work-life balance is hard, and ironically, finding ways to squeeze in de-stressing hobbies can be extremely stressful. Over the years, John Froehlig,… Read More »Graduate Student Finds a Harmonious Work-Life Balance with Music