Be A Model
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....
Suter Science Seminar – Testing Short Circuits: Role of Neuropsychology in the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Epilepsy by Dr. Jennifer Koop
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....
Studying for Success
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.....
Coming Home
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....
Fatty Liver Disease: A Silent Killer in Our Communities
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....
A Lesson From Winston Churchill
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....
Preparing for the Journey
By Cheryl Doss The semester is only seven weeks old, and already our new students are starting to think about their cross-culture experience. And although the experience happens in May, it takes months to plan and prepare the required course. The trip of a lifetime includes observing health care delivered to underserved populations and full....
Beyond All Expectations!!
By Monica Nazir, First-Year Student The process students must go through before gaining admission to a health professionals school is often just as stressful and taxing as attending one. For this reason, the choices made on the path to reach that goal are crucial. When I decided to attend EMU’s MA in Biomedicine program, I....
Networking 101: Tips To Network and Build Relationships
By Milan Sheth Our undergrad and graduate years are one of the most stressful and uncertain phases of our lives. We enter with a mindset that maintaining a high GPA and doing well in prerequisite courses are the only priority. Although this should be every student’s main focus, it is equally important to immerse yourself....
Let’s Get Real
by Cheryl Doss Like all things that are new and challenging, it isn’t always easy. At times it is frustrating, difficult, tiresome, and just not fun. At those times, it easy for our students to get discouraged and wonder is it worth it. But, thankfully, there is always a classmate or faculty/staff to ready encourage....