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Veronica Gibbons Veronica Gibbons (1 Posts)

Veronica is a medical student in the West Virginia University School of Medicine class of 2028. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Swarthmore College, where she also played collegiate soccer. Her interests in medicine include plastic surgery, rural outreach, and the role of the humanities in patient care. Outside of medicine, she enjoys endurance sports such as trail running and triathlon, as well as painting, creative writing, and spending time outdoors.




Foreign Bodies (Berries)

Published by Veronica Gibbons

Foreign Bodies (Berries) Veronica Gibbons (2026) acrylic on paper This painting reminds us that beneath every incision is a unique individual, shaped by experiences that cannot be standardized. Medicine is inherently unpredictable, and while training emphasizes mastery of uniform knowledge, that focus can shift attention toward efficiency, performance, and personal progress. The unexpected blueberries disrupt this mindset, highlighting that while anatomy may be shared, each patient is different. The piece underscores the responsibility to stay …

Rhythm of Healing: The Power of Dance in Patient Care

Published by Raghuram Reddy

The rhythmic clash of the kartal, a copper instrument, marked the beginning of our Sunday dance extravaganza. “Chak De India” pulsed through the air, a Bollywood anthem that ignited our spirits. Didi, a kartal maestro, kept the beat steady, a rhythm that mirrored the pounding of my heart as I twirled and leaped, lost in the joy of dance. In a small town where everyone knew each other’s stories, dance was my mother’s gift to …