Dermatology
July 21, 2023
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‘Speaking of Vitiligo…’: John Harris, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor and Chair of the UMass Chan Medical School Department of Dermatology John Harris specializes in vitiligo — an autoimmune disease that causes loss of skin color in patches — and works closely with finding treatments for the disease.  He also founded and directs the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center, which is one of the […]

Emergency Medicine
July 14, 2023
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A Frontline Hero: Stanford White, M.D., M.B.A.

When Emergency Medicine Physician Stanford White applied to medical school, he did not get in on his first attempt — or his second attempt. It was only on his third attempt that he was finally accepted to Louisiana State University School of Medicine, and by then, he was already married with his first daughter. “Being […]

Medical Student, Opinion
August 20, 2022
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The Power of Black in Medicine: Brianna Burton

Medicine is a language of its own. When we hear doctors speak to one another, it’s like a foreign language that we are eager to understand.  Indeed, the language of medicine is one of deep understanding. Each of the various prefixes and suffixes of a medical term can come together to create a unique and […]

Medical Student, Opinion
August 19, 2022
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Path of Least Resistance: Morgan Brinker

Physics taught us that the current follows the “path of least resistance.” Hopeful healthcare professionals apply this heuristic as they follow the path to their health professions schools, not wanting to jeopardize their future by going off the beaten path or forging their own path. Perhaps some anxiety is warranted, given recent admissions statistics. According […]