By Ty Steve, second-year MA in Biomedicine student When I finished my 45-minute presentation last December, I was able to take a deep breath and relax. The presentation was the last step in the entire research portion of the Biomedicine program. When I began the research process in the second semester of my first year,....

by Cheryl Doss Applying to professional health schools such as medical, dental, and physician assistant schools is probably the most intensive application process there is.  It is not something that can be done quickly or without careful thought.  Developing a plan to submit your application when the application cycle opens will relieve some of the....

by Cheryl Doss December.  A favorite month for a lot of people, especially children.  People are generally in a better mood as there are a lot of fun activities including parties, parades, shopping, and concerts.  And although the Christmas holidays are filled with the joy of celebrating the birth of Christ, time with family, and....

By Jessica Simms Morris ’16 Ahhh, it’s that time of the year… medical school applications are in – you’re exhausted, and you’re completely broke.  And now, the waiting game begins (let’s be honest, it’s excruciatingly nerve-wracking). One of the most rewarding things about applying to medical school is receiving an interview.  YOU were chosen.  Out....

  We all are aware of ways to manage stress. Some examples are exercise, eating a healthy diet, getting plenty rest, prayer or meditation, engaging in a favorite hobby, etc.  But as the old saying goes, “It is a lot easier said than done.”  There is a tendency to push these activities aside when our....

By Uzair Ali, Second-year Student Dr. Jennifer Koop is a pediatric neuropsychologist and associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Jennifer Koop is also the sister of faculty member Dr. Gregory Koop. Dr. Jennifer Koop presented on the role neuropsychology has in the treatment of pediatric epileptic patients are....

by Alethea Gnanakan, first-year student Most students are equipped with the ambition, passion and the drive that stems from a genuine desire to serve communities through utilizing medical skill sets. The challenge on the road toward our dream is to accomplish all of our minor goals such as excelling on a test or a quiz.....

Two years can be seen as a short amount of time to build strong bonds, but that is just what happens in the MA in Biomedicine program.  We welcomed back a number of alumni recently at our Alumni/Student Reception held during EMU’s Centennial Homecoming and Family Weekend Celebration.  It was a wonderful time for our....

By Allan Peng, First-year student It was a pleasure to have Dr. Arun J. Sanyal speak at Eastern Mennonite University. His lecture focused on “Fatty Liver Disease: A Silent Killer in Our Communities.” He works as a professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). His....

By Ty Steve, second-year student On May 13, 1940, Winston Churchill arrived at the House of Commons for the first time as Prime Minister and gave one of his most powerful speeches in which he informed the British population that their country has one aim, which was a victory at all costs. Churchill had a....