Bridging Cultures in Medicine: A Fulbright Journey Through Japan’s Public Health Landscape Arthur Bookstein, MPH I first met Arthur Bookstein in January 2025 at Japan’s National Cancer Center (NCC) while giving a talk on Gastric
Medical Ethics in the Pharmacy School Curriculum In this thoughtful and timely interview, Raveena Baskaran, a PharmD student at the Harrison School of Pharmacy, sits down with Professor Marilyn Bulloch, a dedicated faculty member known
The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America: 75 Years of Healing, Advocacy, and Action Marta Lopatynsky, MD A Conversation with UMANA President Dr. Marta Lopatynsky As the war in Ukraine continues to grip global attention,
"If you’re a physician and your institution tells you to deny a treatment that you know a patient urgently needs, you don’t just shrug and say, ‘That’s policy.’ Your duty is to the patient first—always."
Discovering the Art of Healing by Mary L. Peng, MPH, MS What drew you into combining art with medicine, and how has this first inspired your artwork? I’d say a bit of chances and choices!
Sleep Medicine Works: The Difference is Night and Day by Dr. Swathy Karamchedu This digital illustration shows the transformation that happens when sleep medicine steps in, through a split portrait of Fukuro, an anthropomorphic owl.
Eye Contact by Pepper Powell I drew a picture of my own retina, using a photograph from my old job. The optic nerve (left) channels blood and nervous impulses from the retina to the brain.
Respira Flora by Milani Patel This piece came from, quite simply, my love of art and my love of medicine. It reflects the mirrored relationship between the human body and the natural world. One lobe
Purchase LinkScales to Scalpels Doctors Who Practice the Healing Arts of Music and Medicine By Lisa Wong, MD with Robert Viagas In today’s healthcare settings, technology promises connection-yet so often, it delivers the opposite. I’ve
Sevaro’s Children’s Health Literacy project Interview with Dr. Raj Narula Dr. Rajiv Narula, a stroke neurologist and founder of Sevaro, has taken an unconventional approach to prevention : educating children. In this interview, he discusses
Dates: July 26-31, 2026 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Expected) Focus: One of the most influential global health conferences, focusing on HIV/AIDS research, prevention, treatment, and policy, with strong emphasis on equity and global collaboration.
Focus: The premier national conference for medical students and family medicine residents, offering educational sessions, career development opportunities, residency networking, leadership training, and insights into the future of family medicine.
Dates: October 8-10, 2026 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Focus: A major global cardiovascular conference addressing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, with emphasis on global health, innovation, and collaborative research.
Focus: A major healthcare innovation conference bringing together leaders across health systems, startups, investors, and technology companies. Emphasizes digital health, AI, care delivery transformation, and cross-sector collaboration.
