“Behind”: A Poetic Reflection of the Beginnings of M1
The clock behind me ticks / As the seconds line up with the cicadas’ hiss, / I hear the children outside, and the cracks of sticks
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Contributing Writer
Medical College of Georgia
Shadman is a second year at the Medical College of Georgia in Athens, GA, class of 2024. In 2019, he graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Minor in Biology. He enjoys trying new restaurants, gaming, and watching sports in his free time. After graduating medical school, he's thinking about pursuing Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry (undecided).
Starting from Scratch: Building MS1 Teamwork During the Pandemic
None of us pictured beginning medical school in a pandemic. Most of us are still in shock we were admitted to medical school owing to severe imposter syndrome. Despite the exceedingly virtual nature of the fall semester — as of now, our only in-person activities are optional anatomy labs — we have hitherto made the most of this experience. Undeterred by the inability to partake in many in-person activities as a class, we are fostering meaningful relationships with our peers online and in person.
Contributing Writer and Managing Editor
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Jennifer is a third-year medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New Jersey class of 2024. In 2020, she graduated from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and biology. When not studying medicine, she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Additional academic interests include medical education, narrative medicine, and bioethics.