In Meditation, First Do No Harm
A study shows the importance of defining and measuring the adverse effects of mindfulness.
Browsing: Spring 2021
Doctoring While Black
A year ago, the murder of George Floyd lit the fuse on a new phase in the struggle against racism…
Keep It Going
Racial reckoning is not just a fad.
A Silent Scream
During the second surge, judging patients’ decisions came easier than it should.
Student-Designed Curriculum Takes Shape
The Medical School curriculum gives students the skills and abilities they need to become excellent physicians and scientists. Enabling students…
Inspired by Mentorship
Preetha Basaviah ’91 MD’95 has earned several awards for teaching, mentoring, and scholarship in medical education, including Educator of the…
Picture This
What does it mean to really see the human body? What emotions come to the surface while reading medical images?…
Information to the People
This physician-journalist says good communication is more important than ever now.
Fellowship Alum Takes PLME Role
Infectious diseases doc will work with underrepresented students.
Food as Medicine
Variety is the spice of life, in the kitchen and the clinic.
In Memoriam: Charles J. McDonald, MD
Charles J. McDonald, MD, died January 10. The founding chair of Brown’s Department of Dermatology and professor emeritus of medical…
Advancing Diversity in Medicine
The goal of the Brown Medical Annual Fund (BMAF) has always been to support students. Because financial aid remains a…
We’re Better Together
A message from the Dean
The Symphony of the Heart
An electrophysiologist develops tailor-made treatment for atrial fibrillation.
What, Me Worry?
Unwinding Anxiety Judson Brewer, MD, PHD Avery, 2021 Was there ever a more apt time for a book about conquering…
Open Source Science
Rare disease researchers share new stem cell lines to accelerate the development of treatments.
Spiraling Drug Costs Leave Patients Behind
Despite manufacturer claims, rebates and discounts don’t keep pace with escalating prices.
Room to Improve
The Medical School receives full reaccreditation from the LCME.
Burnout Rates Diverge
LGB medical students report more mistreatment, study finds.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Students learn to take a different kind of patient history in a new program.
Ask the Expert: James Linakis
What’s the significance of the first rabies treatment tested in kids?
Watch Your Head
A new research partnership tackles concussions. Concussions remain frustratingly difficult to prevent or even diagnose. A research collaboration called PANTHER…
Make it Work
In-person learning got creative under pandemic safety protocols. From masks to hybrid models to super-sized classrooms, see how faculty and…
The Pandemic Changed Everything—Except Who Gets Left Behind
In Rhode Island, the Latinx community fights COVID-19 by fighting health disparities.
Having a Ball
Teaching dance makes for better patient care.