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John Waters John Waters (1 Posts)

John Waters is a fourth year medical student at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania class of 2025. In 2015, he graduated from University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology. He enjoys yoga, running, and talking to his cat, Paula, in his free time. After graduating medical school, John will be pursuing a career in AP/CP Pathology at University of Washington.




From Spiritual Journey to Physiological Phenomena: The Fascinating Science Behind the Immediate Relief of Thirst

As a Muslim living in a city with a hot and humid climate, I can attest that when it’s time to break my fast, water is the only thing on my mind. Drinking water seems to immediately quench my thirst. But does this mean that the water is absorbed from my stomach into the bloodstream at the exact moment of consumption?

Response to “Language Matters: Reflecting on Bias in an Anatomy Textbook”

The recent article “Language Matters: Reflecting on Bias in an Anatomy Textbook” looks at the premise that “the sanctity of medical ‘truth’ and ‘evidence’ should preclude any bias.” We agree with this sentiment and acknowledge that historically there has been a lack of diversity and sexual equitability in the presentation of anatomy in textbooks and atlases. In this article the textbook referenced by the writer was printed in early 2014. While we acknowledge that there have been deficiencies in our textbooks in the past, a lot of content has been updated in newer editions.

This photo, taken in 2020, shows one of the mobile clinics in action, with health care workers offering primary health care services.

Sexual and Reproductive Health in Palestine: A Medical Student’s Experience in Health Education

In September 2020, I started to volunteer as a health educator in sexual and reproductive health and rights with mobile clinics of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, reaching marginalized communities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). I worked in the villages of two cities in the West Bank — Jenin and Qalqilya. 

Esika Savsani Esika Savsani (2 Posts)

Medical Student Editor and Contributing Writer

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University


Esika is a medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Class of 2025. She attended Penn State University for premedical studies. She enjoys biking, going to museums, and trying new restaurants in her free time.