Winter 2013 – The Color of Medicine

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The Color of Medicine.
 
Diana Salinas.
 
Author Affiliations:
College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

 
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Corresponding Author: Diana Salinas; email not available.
 
Key Words: N/A
 
Abstract:
’I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, gender, politics, socioeconomic standing, or sexual orientation to intervene between my duty and my patient.’ This bullet point from the physician’s oath is engraved around the margins to remind us that as physicians we should treat and care for each patient equally and in an unbiased manner, but at the same time understand that a universal treatment plan will not apply to all patients.

 
Published: February 27, 2013
 
Senior Editor: N/A
 
Junior Editor: N/A
 
DOI: Pending
 
Citation:
Salinas D. The Color of Medicine. Medical Student Research Journal. 2013;2(Winter):2.
 
 
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Winter 2013 – Letter From the Editors

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Letter From the Editors.
 
Chad Klochko, David Ortiz.
 
Author Affiliations:
College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

 
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Corresponding Author: Chad Klochko; Chad[at]msrj.chm.msu.edu
 
Key Words: N/A

 
Abstract:
The year 2013 is going to be a very exciting year for the Medical Student Research Journal (MSRJ). MSRJ has made great strides in the past 12 months and can look forward to a bright furture in the year ahead. We have more than tripled our editoral staff, which now consists of 12 second – through fourth – year medical students.

 
Published: February 27, 2013
 
Senior Editor: N/A
 
Junior Editor: N/A
 
DOI: Pending
 
Citation:
Klochko C, Ortiz D. Letter From the Editors. Medical Student Research Journal. 2013;2(Winter):1.
 
 
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MSRJ Travels!

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[dropcap style=”font-size: 60px; color: #18453B;”] T [/dropcap]he board and elective students of MSRJ will travel across Michigan and the U.S. to spread the word about MSRJ. Our first stops are in Galveston, Texas for the National Student Research Forum and the GRMEP Research Day in Grand Rapids, MI at the end of April. Future travels may include Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Flint Research Days, and American College of Physician Meetings Continue reading →

Dr. Solomon on Publishing from a Journal’s Perspective

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[dropcap style=”font-size: 60px; color: #18453B;”]D[/dropcap]r. Solomon, an author, expert reviewer and editor gave medical students experience driven advice on February 13th, 2013.  Dr. Solomon first informed the students of his expertise and then opened the floor to questions. Often reviewers struggle with giving constructive feedback to the authors; to this, Dr. Solomon noted it is important to be specific.

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Dr. Marc Basson on Clinician-Scientists

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[dropcap style=”font-size: 60px; color: #18453B;”]O[/dropcap]n Wednesday January 30th, 2013, Dr. Marc Basson, Professor and Chair of the Michigan State University Department of Surgery, addressed the first and second year College of Human Medicine students enrolled in the MSRJ elective. Dr. Basson, an M.D.-Ph.D., opened his discussion on the advantages offered by having expertise in multiple disciplines with the following quote:

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Winter 2011 – 10 Minutes with Paul Hebert, Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal

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10 Minutes with Paul Hebert, Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Pamela Verma, Diane Wu.

Author Affiliations:
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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*Corresponding Author: Pamela Verma; pamverma[at]interchange.ubc.ca

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Abstract:
Background: Most medical students, at some point in their career, aspire to publish a research paper of enough significance to join the pages of the major international medical journals. At the helm of these journals are physicians renowned for their academic and research acumen; in Canada, one of these physicians is Dr. Paul Hebert. We sat down with Dr. Hebert to talk about submission tips, becoming a journal editor, and how he got the job. This feature is part of Editors in Medicine, an ongoing series within student medical journals. Other interviews will be published periodically in various student journals internationally.
Published: June 30, 2011

Senior Editor: Andrew Wyman

Junior Editor: Steven Plato

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15404/msrj.001.001.winter/03

Citation:
Verma P, Wu D. 10 Minutes with Paul Hebert, Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Medical Student Research Journal. 2011;1(Spring):8-9.

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Winter 2011 – Pregnant Patient Presenting with Syncope and a Medulloblastoma: A Case Report

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Pregnant Patient Presenting with Syncope and a Medulloblastoma: A Case Report.

Mark Ishak.

Author Affiliations:
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of NYIT, Old Westbury, NY, USA
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*Corresponding Author: Mark Ishak, mishak[at]nyit.edu

Key Words: Adult medulloblastoma; pregnant; syncope.
Abstract:
Medulloblastoma is a primary cerebellar tumor seen most commonly in the pediatric population. In adults, it represents about 1% of cancer found in the central nervous system. In adult medulloblastoma, only one third of cases occur in women and even less in pregnant women. This case describes a 34-year-old pregnant woman who presented to the emergency department with the syncope, which was found to be secondary to a medulloblastoma.
Published: June 25, 2011

Senior Editor: Steven Plato

Junior Editor: David Hobbs

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15404/msrj.001.001.winter/02

Citation:
Ishak M. Pregnant Patient Presenting with Syncope and a Medulloblastoma: A Case Report. Medical Student Research Journal. 2011;1(Spring):5-7.

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