Contributing Writer
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Benjamin is a medical student at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, class of 2026. In 2021, he graduated from UT Austin (Hook 'Em!) with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology. In his free time, he enjoys running (currently training for a marathon in May 2025!), reading, medical etymology and all things outdoors. After graduating medical school, Benjamin would like to pursue a career in rural Family Medicine, with an additional year of training in Obstetrics.
Medical Etymology: Tales Behind the Terms is a series of articles discussing the stories, origins, and meanings of words we use every day in medicine. The goal is to explore the history of the complex jargon we use with patients and learners. In doing so, I hope that we, as physicians-in-training, can deliver better healthcare that is understandable and memorable for all. Measles is an infection most likely derived from the Middle English “masel”, meaning …
Contributing Writer
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Benjamin is a medical student at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, class of 2026. In 2021, he graduated from UT Austin (Hook 'Em!) with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology. In his free time, he enjoys running (currently training for a marathon in May 2025!), reading, medical etymology and all things outdoors. After graduating medical school, Benjamin would like to pursue a career in rural Family Medicine, with an additional year of training in Obstetrics.
