MEDICAL HUMANITIES

Jun 04 2025HEALTH

The Changing Mind of a Plague Era Prophet

The role of vaccines in public health has always been a hot topic, but it's not new. In the late 1800s, a Bengali prophet-astrologer wrote essays about the plague vaccine during a major outbreak in Calcutta. This prophet-astrologer had a lot to say about the plague vaccine. At first, he was not a fan. He wrote a piece that was pretty critical of the vaccine. But...

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Apr 01 2025EDUCATION

Dissecting Identity: A New Look at Medical Training

Medical students often face a tough reality. They must confront the human body in its most vulnerable state. This is a big deal. It's not just about learning anatomy. It's about grappling with deep emotions and ethical dilemmas. A recent project has been exploring this complex world. The project involves creating a performance. This performance is about human dissec...

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