MS in Biomedicine Blog

By Jessica Simms Morris ’16 Ahhh, it’s that time of the year… medical school applications are in – you’re exhausted, and you’re completely broke.  And now, the waiting game begins (let’s be honest, it’s excruciatingly nerve-wracking). One of the most rewarding things about applying to medical school is receiving an interview.  YOU were chosen.  Out....

  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....

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....

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.....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....