Delve into the unique perspectives of our diverse student body, including cultural background, relationships, and religion, and see how they impact the study of medicine.
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Our Furry (& Scaly) Friends
Take a look at our non-two-legged companions.
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Our Identities
Diverse perspectives make our class great. Here are some of the lenses through which we view the world.
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School
Everyone approaches medical school differently; here are some ways that have worked for us.
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Our Hobbies
See how we explore passions and hobbies outside of the classroom.
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Our Relationships
Advice on navigating interpersonal relationships alongside your academic endeavors.
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Where We’ve Been
We all come from different places. See how we stay true to our roots in medical school.
Section Editor
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Emma Payne
Perspectives Section Editor
Hi, all! My name is Emma, and I’m originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts. I stuck around for college at Harvard University, where I studied neurobiology and economics and competed as a distance runner in cross country and track. I took three gap years, working in New York City and then Boston at a health care data analytics software startup. This is my first time living in the Midwest and it’s been great so far! Other than running, I’m a big fan of podcasts and audiobooks. I also love dogs, although I don’t have any (the bigger the better).