Life in the MSTP
17th Annual Retreat for Cancer Research
Nov. 29, 2017—On November 3rd, the 17th Annual Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Host-Tumor Interactions Program and Program in Cancer Biology Retreat for Cancer Research was held at the Student Life Center. Highlights of the event included a keynote address by a famous cancer researcher, talks by postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and graduate students, a poster session, and a silent...
G1 Students Share Lab Choices
Nov. 29, 2017—The Vanderbilt MSTP would like to congratulate the G1 class on completing their first two years of medical school and on joining the following laboratories & departments for their graduate studies: G1 Student Graduate Program Mentor Abin Abraham Human Genetics Tony Capra, PhD Margaret Axelrod Cancer Biology Justin Balko, PharmD, PhD Connor Beebout Microbe-Host Interactions...
MSTP Celebrations – November 2017
Nov. 28, 2017—Goodpasture MSTP family Eileen Shiuan (G3), Ben Fowler (M2), Aaron Lim (G2), and MariaSanta Mangione (G4) gathered for an “Exploding Kittens” game night. Congratulations to Kevin Bersell (M4) on being selected as one of five national finalists for the prestigious American Heart Association’s Lous N. and Arnold M. Katz Basic Research Prize! This award...
Financial Wellness Workshop
Nov. 28, 2017—Over 30 MSTP students attended the Financial Wellness workshop on November 2nd. The Wellness Committee brought in Daniel Burke, a local financial planner who works with VUMC residency programs and specializes in working with medical professionals. Mr. Burke gave a short presentation and fielded questions from the crowd. He focused on the fundamentals of financial...
Transitioning to Clerkship Year: Advice from the G1 Class
Oct. 30, 2017—Transitioning to Clerkship Year: Advice from the G1 Class The transition from classroom to the bedside can be overwhelming, but it truly affords you with one of the greatest privileges as a medical student: the opportunity to simultaneously care for and learn from your patients. Each day you wake up not knowing how you'll feel...
7 Great Outdoor Adventures Near Nashville
Oct. 30, 2017—You’ve probably been to Percy Warner at least once. Whether you’ve done the beautiful five mile hike around the park or spent your day drinking on the lawn during Steeple Chase, Percy Warner is a staple of the Nashville outdoors. However, we are here to show you that Nashville, and Tennessee as a whole, have...
Shut Up and Write!
Oct. 30, 2017—Shut Up and Write! Have you struggled with finding quiet time to put the finishing touches on your F30 application or to finally write that manuscript? Then maybe it’s time to “Shut Up & Write”! "Shut Up & Write," hosted by Edge for Scholars (Vanderbilt's clinical and translational research career development group), creates a structured time and...
MSTPets: Part 7
Oct. 30, 2017—by Rachel Brown (G1) An ode to our furry friends who have helped us study for anatomy practicals, kept us company while we wrote our papers and thesis dissertations, and welcomed us home after a long shift on surgery. MSTPet: Luna Age: 2 years old MSTParents: Nick Petersen (M1) and Josh (honorary first year...
MSTP Celebrations – October 2017
Oct. 30, 2017—MSTP Celebrations – October 2017 Chike Abana (G3) successfully defended his dissertation entitled, “Human CMV Epitope-Specific CD4+ T Cells Are Persistently Elevated and Cytotoxic in HIV+ Subjects” (Microbiology and Immunology, PI Simon Mallal). Congratulations, Dr. Abana! MSTP students participated in the Iron Chef competition as part of VUSM's College Cup weekend! Caleb...
Tips for Conquering the Literature
Sep. 28, 2017—As a new graduate student, I struggled with identifying the most relevant papers, organizing interesting publications, and remembering why I flagged an article as “Super Important!!!” months after I read it. I’ve synthesized a few tips for taming the task: Identify relevant articles: Pick an approach for keeping up with new publications and tailor your...