by Paula Nieto Passion is a powerful engine that drives us toward our goals and dreams. When it is directed toward the well-being of others, it transforms into a meaningful purpose. As a 22-y...
By Xiomara Ortiz As a fourth-year medical student with aspirations of becoming a surgeon, engaging in research is an essential and fulfilling step in your career journey. Research allows you to deepe...
By Larissa Werneck For centuries, the idea of enhancing human cognition has captivated scientists and thinkers alike. Early experiments in brain augmentation, such as Roberts Bartholow’s 1874 elect...
By Jenna Dvorsky Medical school is a long, challenging path with delayed gratification. For the majority of those that choose to take this route, the four years of medical school occur during the ...
By: Miranda Montion Medical school, regardless of where someone attends, will come with obstacles. Regardless of who you know, your previous experiences, or what school you go to, students will sh...
By: Mary-Lynn Hatem Growing up, I had a close family member who struggled with Hirschsprung disease. Seeing the family navigate through the challenges it brought and witnessing the impact on our da...
By Sewar Banimusa, MS3 In the realm of healthcare, the influence of medical doctors transcends the boundaries of clinicalsettings. Beyond diagnosing ailments and administering treatments, there lies ...
By: Raslina Shrestha, MD “We can make the world a better place, one story at a time.”- Lisa Gerber A revelation unfolded during my shifts in the burn ward in Nepal. As the patie...
By Dr. Victoria Haney and Dr. Christy Teal As of 2020, breast cancer has become the most common cancer in the world (study). Overall survival has significantly increased in the past 20 years due to i...
By Dr. Barbara Buccilli My initial exposure to neurosurgery was through awake surgery. I began my internship in the department, and I immediately joined an ongoing research project on awake surgeri...
