Johns Hopkins medical students provide comfort through company

Katie Pearce, Feb 4

On a recent visit to the Head and Neck Cancer In-Patient Unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Vikas Vattipally chatted with a patient about a range of topics: horseback riding, real estate, tuxedo cats, religion. What the …

By Jishuo Yang
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Reflecting on My Summer Practicum: Advancing Child Burn Psychology Research

by Rowan Mohammed

Introduction

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to conduct research with Dr. Andrew Gill who is a pediatric psychologist at Johns Hopkins Hosptial. Here, I was able to focus on child burn psychology research. As a …

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Hire Hopkins | January 2025

New Year, New Trends, New Hires
A Message From Our Director

Dear reader,

If new year planning and goal setting feels exhausting, or now is just not the time, you can do this very simple exercise instead from my friend, …

By Chloe Donelan
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Two Johns Hopkins scientists receive Presidential Early Career Awards

Catherine Graham, Jan 23

Two Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering researchers—Jean Fan, an assistant professor, and Casey Taylor, an associate professor—are among nearly 400 recently announced recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

Established by …

By Jishuo Yang
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How to Prepare for the JHU Industry-Focused Career Fair

The JHU Industry-Focused Career Fair is just around the corner, taking place on January 29. Whether you’re exploring opportunities or ready to land your dream job, preparation is key to making the most of this event. Here are five essential …

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Start with Yes: Leaning into New Challenges

Sometimes, the most transformative opportunities begin with a single word: yes. Saying yes isn’t just about agreeing to take something on—it’s about choosing growth, embracing challenges, and stepping into a space where you’re unsure of the outcome.

This year, I …

By Kara Hunter
Kara Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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The year in photos

Hub staff, Dec 20

Between trailblazing financial aid support for Peabody Institute and School of Medicine students, groundbreakings for the upcoming Henrietta Lacks and Bloomberg Public Health buildings, and countless medical, academic, and scientific breakthroughs, 2024 has been a year …

By Jishuo Yang
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Hire Hopkins | December 2024

Your Favorite Posts from 2024
A Message From Our Director

Dear reader,

The holiday season is here and if you’re anything like me, you’re sprinting to the finish line to try to wrap up everything before the year ends (we …

By Chloe Donelan
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Immersion in Impact: An Internship at the Public Health Research Institute of India

Written by: Amanda Ferber

Introduction to the Public Health Research Institute of India  

My internship at the Public Health Research Institute of India was the greatest honor of my life so far. For 45 days in July and August 2024, …

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International Career Summit 2024

Written by: Yasir Kurt and Stacey Mitchell, PhD

The International Career Summit 3.0, hosted by the International Career Collective (ICC) from November 11-15 under the exceptional leadership of Jane Sitter and Hal Matthews, was the most successful Summit to date! …

By Yasir Kurt
Yasir Kurt Director of Graduate Programs: AAP and Whiting Engineering
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