A Letter to New Students
Dear New Students, Welcome to the MA in Biomedicine program! The start of the new year brings lots of challenges with school, social life, and homework all in the balance. However, there is something special to be said about our program. Although our teachers will work us hard, they are truly committed to helping you....
Happy New Year
Most people think of January as the beginning of a new year. But, in academia, the new year often begins in late August/early September when the campus comes back to life with the energy of new and returning students. With the new academic year comes a variety of fresh starts. For incoming students, it is....
Biomedicine Practicum
By Jessica Simms I am a second-year graduate student in the MA in Biomedicine Program at Eastern Mennonite University. My ultimate goal is to attend Physician Assistant school and become a valued health care provider. So far, this program has provided me with numerous opportunities to grow academically, professionally and personally. Some of the courses....
Biomedicine: Definition, Purpose, and Benefits
by Dr. Roman Miller, Professor Emeritus of Biology and Former Program Director What is biomedicine? Responses vary, but a standard one from the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines biomedicine as “medicine based on the application of the principles of the natural sciences and especially biology and biochemistry.” Biomedicine at EMU is much broader than this standard definition.....
Research in Biomedicine
by Nkem Asianua I am Nkem Asianua and in the fall I will embark on my second and final year in the MA in Biomedicine program at EMU. Since beginning this program in the fall of 2015, I have truly come to appreciate the curriculum that the biomedicine program has to offer. Many of the....
Reflections of a First-year Student
by Shanae Scott My first year here at Eastern Mennonite University has been very rewarding. As an MA candidate in the Biomedicine program, I have gained valuable experiences and knowledge just in my first year. Coming into this program, I was certainly scared. I even contemplated if it was the right thing for me. I....
Preparing for a Life Changing Experience
by Tareq Yousef At this point in the semester, students have their cross-cultural trips set and ready for the summer. This part of the Biomedicine curriculum is unique and something most of the student’s from last year had the pleasure of experiencing their first time. You will get to travel to your destination and be....
The Medical School Interview by David Abraham
After five months of patiently waiting, I received my first medical school interview invitation in mid January 2016. There was a lot of excitement that came with the idea that a school hand-picked me for an interview. Not long after the initial excitement, a wave of anxiety suddenly hit me. Although the interview brought me....
MA in Biomedicine Graduate Student Research Oral Presentation & Defense
On Saturday, December 5th, five second-year students in the MA in Biomedicine program presented and defended their thesis projects. These students have been diligently working on their thesis projects since the Summer of 2015. Throughout the presentations, the students provided the audience with an introduction/background information, methods&materials, data analysis&results, conclusions, limitations, and potential future....
Stressed? Just Breathe!
It’s that time of year again: the winding down of the semester and the nearing of finals week. I cannot believe that the semester is already coming to an end! Below are a few of my personal de-stressing mechanisms: Work out for at least 20-30 minutes. The EMU Fitness Center has great equipment, ranging from cardio....