Roots Down
A young doctor finds his way.
Ideas into Action
An alumna is changing the world, one mother at a time.
It’s Humanly Possible
A health center cares for its at-risk community by linking health and human services.
Be Our Guest
How can we provide a good home for our microbiomes, so they’ll keep us healthy?
Beauty in Destruction
In her series “Memory Networks,” artist China Blue investigates the idea of linking and preserving memories in web-like structures reminiscent of…
Frederick G. Murphy, MD
Frederick G. Murphy, 69, died at his home in Orleans, MA, on March 21, 2016, after a two-year battle with acute…
Robert W. Hopkins, MD
Robert W. Hopkins died February 22, 2016, at his home in Milton, MA. He attended Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, then…
Anthony J. Migliaccio, MD RES ’64
Anthony J. Migliaccio, 83, died March 13, 2016, in Tiverton, RI. Tony graduated from Dartmouth College in 1954, and from New…
Snake Alive!
A venomous strike creates a teachable moment.
Anatomy of a Financial Aid Expert
Bank on it.
Letter from the Editor
When I Was a Kid…
Letter from the Dean
Hot Topics
For Richer or Poorer
Low-income women have the fewest defenses against Zika.
Biotech Boom
Expanded programs let students pursue medicine, tech, and engineering interests in one place.
A Deadly Mix
Simultaneous cocaine and alcohol use is linked to suicide.
Until It Happens to You
The Medical School’s deputy Title IX officer works to address sexual discrimination and violence.
Walking the Walk
She says she’s not a superwoman, but she’s using her power for good.
The Big Dance
Students and residency programs pair off on Match Day 2016.
Cool Under Pressure
When crisis hits home, years of training can go to the dogs.
The Next Frontier
Physicians and scientists look for answers in new dimensions.
Q&A: Match Day
Jovian Yu ’12 MD’16 Age: 26 Hometown: East Greenwich, RI Undergrad school and majors: Brown University (PLME), Statistics and Computer…
Ocean State Honors
Two faculty are honored for their novel work.
Stress Kills
Even some bacteria are susceptible—due to certain antibiotics.
Mental Notes
A med student reflects on a year as a medical scribe.