Current Events
The MA in Biomedicine program creates a safe, tight-knit environment by planning many events during the busy semester. I feel this is very important for one’s mental health as we all need a break from studying. The events are a great way to destress and relax while at the same time making memories with classmates.....
MCAT and the Medical School Application Process: How it Works
Are you interested in medicine? Do you have questions about the MCAT and/or the overall process applying to medical school? If you answered yes, you are in the right blog! The M.A. in Biomedicine students were fortunate to have these questions answered by Dr.Julia Halterman. When should you apply to medical school? Dr.Halterman recommends applying....
Suter Science Seminar: A Liver Transplant Journey
EMU had the pleasure of hosting a Suter Science Seminar by Dr.Scott Matherly on September 11,2015. He is a transplant Hepatologist as well as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Internal Medicine in the Gastroenterology department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond,VA. Dr.Matherly completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Before beginning the journey,....
Summer 2015 Cross Culture Journeys
Welcome back to the Fall 2015-Spring 2016 school year! Not only our we welcoming back the school year, but we are also welcoming back returning students from their Cross Culture journey! Let’s take a look at where the students went over the summer: Nicaragua Two pre-dental students, Tareq and Ruchir, had the opportunity to go....
Meet the New M.A. in Biomedicine Consulting Team
At the beginning of the new 2015 year, the M.A. in Biomedicine program has reached its fourth successful year as a distinguished masters program. Students are invited to pursue any one of its three tracks including Biomedical Science, Biomedical Teaching, or Biomedical Leadership. The courses are designed to prepare students to be successful leaders and....
Shedding New Light on Hospital Bill Collection Practices
How well do you know about your local hospitals? While driving on the interstate in your town or city, have you seen any billboard advertisements of your hospital? Or maybe you’ve seen one plastered alongside city buses or occupying space along the walls of places like the mall. Most of these advertisements stress the importance....
Surviving Finals Week: A Few Helpful Reminders
Alright folks, lets fire up the engines! Finals week is here (how? when I’m sure the semester started 2 days ago) and its time to show our professors how proficient we are in the content we learned all semester (and get those A’s right?!) Well here are some helpful tips to get through it all:....
M.A. in Biomedicine Students Present Their Semester Research Projects
The class of 2015 defended their research dissertations on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in front of department professors and peers. The research component is an essential aspect of the Biomedicine program and is required if students wish to complete with a Master’s degree. We were encouraged to choose topics in our individual fields of....
About Us
Welcome to our page! If you are looking for more information and details about our program, you’ve come to the right place. This blog is dedicated to everything Biomedicine related and will feature weekly topics ranging from student life to academics. In essence, this blog is an opportunity for us to tell our stories from our perspective. The M.A.....