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?....
How Four MA in Biomedicine Students Approach Time Management
By: Ty Steve One of the simplest keys to success is time management. I’ve learned that properly managing my time and tasks has helped eliminate some of the stress that can come with both work and school. I work for a dermatologist, and we see patients roughly every ten minutes. Without proper time management, all....
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....
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,....