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,....

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....