Life in the MSTP
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...
MSTP Celebrations – September
Sep. 28, 2017—MSTP Celebrations – September Several members of the M2 and M1 class tested their knowledge at the Harry Potter trivia held at Soda Parlor. The M2 team (Retired Ravenclaws) placed 4th, whereas the M1 team (Witches get Snitches) placed 3rd. Graham Johnson (M1), his wife Leah, and his son Ollie welcomed baby boy Moby into...
Transitioning to Medical School: Advice from the M2 Class
Sep. 28, 2017—The uniqueness of the Foundations of Medical Knowledge (FMK) phase makes it a challenge to offer advice without falling into clichés: “it’ll all be okay in the end,” “you’re doing fine,” and “just keep swimming.” Most of you have arrived in a new environment, have new responsibilities, and have left another life behind you, all before...
MSTP Celebrations – August
Aug. 21, 2017—MSTP Celebrations – August 2017 On August 11, the Vanderbilt MSTP spent the evening with the Nashville Sounds! Congratulations to the new M1 class on participating in the time-honored tradition of the White Coat Ceremony. Welcome to the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine! Click here for more pictures of the event....
MSTPets: Part 5
Jul. 25, 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: Spike (more commonly known as “Booboo”) Age: 1 year old MSTParents: Rachel Brown...