New Beginnings
What New MS in Biomedicine Students Should Expect As with all new experiences in life, the unknown causes both excitement and a bit of uneasiness. Realizing the stress new students are under as they relocate to EMU and take on more rigorous studies to reach their goal of becoming a healthcare provider, our MS in....
Interview with Jessica Morris
by Alethea Gnanakan Jessica Morris is an EMU graduate from the biomedicine program. She graduated from EMU in 2018 and now attends Liberty University School of Osteopathic Medicine. In the biomedicine program Jess was an extremely successful student and also had a heart for helping students who were currently applying to med school. She is....
Technological advancements in healthcare
The future of healthcare depends on the balance of sacrifices and benefits that come with technological advancements. Technology has ushered in a new era of electronic convenience that consumers are interested in applying to their medical needs. New technology also facilitates medical breakthroughs, while uncured illnesses provide an insatiable drive for technology to develop a....
March 2019 RAM Clinic
by Sitasma Khatri It’s 5:20 a.m. It’s still dark and I’m blearily approaching the turn for the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. As I make my turn, I’m surprised to find a line of cars waiting to enter the parking lots. There are shadows of volunteers milling about everywhere. It’s clear that most of the people have....
Getting Ready for Summer Cross Cultural Health Care
The goals of our Cross Cultural Health Care class are for students to: Develop a critical awareness of self and others within an intercultural context Cultivate global awareness of social contexts, systems, and institutions Assess biomedicine, popular and folk systems, human needs, and health care delivery in varying cultural contexts Students begin preparing for the....
Technology: The Double-Edged Scalpel
The exciting news flashes across your screen: You have just received $500 for using your daily fitness-tracking app for one month! Who knew exercise could provide both a handsome financial reward and improved health? The use of smartphone applications in other aspects of preventative care such as patients keeping track of their own health conditions....
8 Tips for Writing a Stand-Out Personal Statement
-by Adeola Adesuyi Writing a personal statement is arguably one of the most important parts of an application to a variety of programs. These statements give applicants the opportunity to be creative and express themselves beyond the numbers. Here are a couple of tips for writing, given to me by former pre-health advisors and professors.....
Discussing the Big Questions in EMU’s Biomedicine Program
-by Heidi Byron Amidst the rigor of pre-medical and medical professional classes, students at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) enrolled in the Biomedicine Program are delving deep into the bioethics involved with practicing medicine. Interwoven between our technical courses are interdisciplinary seminars aimed at giving future medical professionals a chance to wrestle with difficult ethical issues....
What would you tell your younger self?
For many of us, the Master’s in Biomedicine program at Eastern Mennonite University serves as an opportunity for personal growth and reflection. Some of us are seeking career changes, some of us are bolstering our experiences and academic portfolios, and some of us are simply looking to expand our knowledge to see where it takes....
10 Things to Consider When Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity
by Anna Jemi-Alade Most professional health schools have a volunteer hour requirement. At first, the amount of hours required can seem daunting, but once you find the right volunteering position, it will be a breeze. But the question remains, how do you figure out where you want to volunteer and what you want to do?....