What’s on My Mind … With the holiday season behind us, we enjoyed an opportune time to reflect on all we are grateful for. The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s productivity has remained high, even throughout the pandemic. We:…
Year: 2021
What's the Buzz? October 2021
What’s on my mind…is the perseverance of our academic community, even in the face of disappointment. We have all experienced some form of a letdown or setback by now in our lives. Disappointment is impossible to avoid, even if we…
What's the Buzz? September 2021
What’s on my mind…is the need to remain flexible with COVID-19’s shifting nature and our resulting responses so we can stay safe and healthy. This time last year, we were mourning the loss of a regular start to a regular…
What's the Buzz? August 2021
As the University of Maryland School of Medicine community begins to return to campus for the fall semester, we still face many unknowns regarding the pandemic. The Delta variant threatens to reverse the progress we have made as a country,…
What's the Buzz? Summer 2021
We are finally back on campus! When I think about where we were in this pandemic last summer, I am filled with encouragement and gratitude for where this journey has brought us. COVID-19 has certainly stretched us in many different…
What's the Buzz? April 2021
The past year has asked a lot from us. We have had to trade in our quality time with family and friends for time at home, alone. We answered the call to wear masks and avoid large gatherings, while trying…
What's the Buzz? January 2021
What’s on my mind…is the power of endurance and the strength in unity. Returning to school and to work after the winter break, and after celebrating the new year, usually generates a fresh and exciting new beginning. While I hope…