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Abigail Kim I have skin but I’m not a person.Check the back of your phone, and I may be there.If I was ‘Big,’ I would be a city.Isaac Newton should buy me dinner. What am I? (The mission impossible theme starts playing.) Tiptoeing quietly into the kitchen, you carefully navigate your way to the pantry, …
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Garmani Thein Ah yes, quality memes that relate to the overall theme of the piece. Whether you’re into sports or not, you probably like the NBA (National Basketball Association). Whether you’re an avid fan or just an occasional viewer, you’ve probably also heard of Kevin Durant, aka KD, the PG County star. The 2014 NBA …
Daniela Nganjo At one point or another, we’ve all heard the infamous phrase: money can’t buy happiness. To some extent, this is true -- money can set you up for comfort, but it can’t promise immeasurable attributes like joy, love, peace, and personal connections. Nevertheless, we can’t ignore that more money can improve our access …
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Marilyn Fisher “Baby, we're gonna see some stitching like you never saw before.”-Hawkeye, M*A*S*H (1970); image from wordpress.com M*A*S*H (1970) is not really a medical movie. Sure, it’s set in a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War, and follows two newly stationed combat surgeons, Drs. "Hawkeye" Pierce and "Duke" Forrest (played by Donlad …
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Garmani Thein The IR Spectrum is a column dedicated to the world of sports medicine. I'll be focusing on explaining recent high-profile injuries in a way an average joe can understand (IR stands for "Injured/Reserve", though for pre-meds it may stand for something else). The blog column may also feature other news in sports medicine. …
Abigail Kim Summoning all inquisitive minds! From debunking popular science myths to investigating the less charted areas of science, come ruminate with us at 3AM Thoughts. Be prepared for the weird and wacky. A quick swallow and it's gone. Vanished. Vamoose. Sliding down your esophagus and into your stomach faster than a college student speedrunning …
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Daniela Nganjo Medicine isn’t just pills and prescriptions. Ever been curious about the other complex phenomena that contribute to patient wellness? Well, you're in the right place, because we’re going to explore them all (or at the very least, as many as we can). Welcome to Beyond Western Medicine. We’ve taken the Chemistry courses. We’ve …
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Marilyn Fisher "Marilyn’s Medical Movie Reviews" is a column that evaluates the representation of the medical field in classic movies (and sometimes television!) Follow along as we learn about the evolution of medicine through film history, challenge some Hollywood stereotypes, and expand your “Must Watch” list! “Psychiatry is a popular, controversial, and widely misunderstood element …
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Hey there blog readers! We are starting a monthly discussion topic series here on the blog centered around a certain topic or writing exercise. Each week, a blog member will post a piece that either starts the conversation or builds off another member’s piece; AMSA members and general readers are free to join in the …
Cooper Fisher The chestnuts are roasting, the halls are decked with boughs of holly, and the stockings are hung on the chimney with care. Christmas is here! While Christmas has become a celebration that is now almost universally celebrated regardless of race or creed, it is one of the most religiously significant holidays for the …
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