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?....
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....
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Q & A with Donna Polk, Admissions Counselor
1. When do you suggest students begin exploring medical programs? As soon as you have made the decision to pursue the medical field, you need to begin exploring programs. This can be done in a variety of ways such as attending graduate fairs, presentations, open house events, and even contacting the program itself for a....
Research in Biomedicine
By Ty Steve, second-year MA in Biomedicine student When I finished my 45-minute presentation last December, I was able to take a deep breath and relax. The presentation was the last step in the entire research portion of the Biomedicine program. When I began the research process in the second semester of my first year,....
Tips for the Professional Health School Application Process
by Cheryl Doss Applying to professional health schools such as medical, dental, and physician assistant schools is probably the most intensive application process there is. It is not something that can be done quickly or without careful thought. Developing a plan to submit your application when the application cycle opens will relieve some of the....
Rest, Relaxation, and Rejuvenation
by Cheryl Doss December. A favorite month for a lot of people, especially children. People are generally in a better mood as there are a lot of fun activities including parties, parades, shopping, and concerts. And although the Christmas holidays are filled with the joy of celebrating the birth of Christ, time with family, and....