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A group of students pose together with their new stethoscopes.

 

Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Stethoscope Ceremony

The Stethoscope Ceremony is a wonderful tradition that welcomes our newest members to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine community. Receiving your first stethoscope serves as a milestone in the life of every medical student and symbolizes the journey that you are beginning. The stethoscopes and white coats are donated by generous school of medicine alumni through the Johns Hopkins Medical & Surgical Association (JHM&SA).

 

Distribution Day 2022 (Slideshow)

Students stand in front of blue background with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine logo.
Masked student sits in awards room
School of Medicine leaders stand together and pose.
Students stand in front of blue background with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine logo.
Students stand in front of blue background with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine logo.
Students stand in front of blue background with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine logo.
Student speaker stands at podium with balloons
Dr. DeWeese stands at podium and speaks.
Masked students pose in awards room

Distribution Day 2022 (Slideshow)

Students stand in front of blue background with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine logo.
Masked student sits in awards room
School of Medicine leaders stand together and pose.
Students stand in front of blue background with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine logo.
Students stand in front of blue background with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine logo.
Students stand in front of blue background with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine logo.
Student speaker stands at podium with balloons
Dr. DeWeese stands at podium and speaks.
Masked students pose in awards room
 

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Prescriptions for Success from Alumni (Slideshow)

SOM '83 Spencer E. Amory, M.D.

"It is a privilege to be entrusted with caring for another human being.

"I wish that you awake each day of your career eager to fulfill that sacred trust."

SOM '73 J. Norris Childs III, M.D.

"Study hard, learn everything, sleep when you can, listen to patients as people, and remember that they are people, not just diseases.

"Find someone you want to be like and don't forget your family."

SOM '85 Beth S. Bromberg, M.D.

"You will never know everything but it is very important to know what you don't know and seek advice from colleagues."

PGF '89, HS '95 Elizabeth M. Burke, M.D.

"As I embarked on my medical school journey, I wish I would have known how much I would love the practice of medicine. There is not a moment in my life as a physician that I have regretted. Knowing how fulfilling my medical career has been, would have made the challenging journey to get there less daunting."

SOM '12 Nancy Cheng, M.D.

"Find something you love outside of medicine and keep doing it. Play music, run marathons, write poetry, hike, cook, read, camp, dance, cycle, whatever it is that gives you joy and meaning outside of your work. Medicine is a long road, and these things will keep you grounded when everything else seems to be falling apart.

"Congratulations on starting this truly life-changing journey. We're all rooting for you."

SOM '01 Zareen M. Farukhi, M.D.

"Never underestimate the effect of a kind word, even when things seem hopeless. Your compassion can heal the way no medicine can and will never be forgotten."

SOM '83 Iredell W. Iglehart, III, M.D.

"One of the greatest gifts is helping others improve their existence on Earth."

SOM '86 Russell L. Margolis, M.D.

"Amid all the nonsense from insurers, the high tech heroics that will sometimes be your ally, the record keeping that can make docs feel like file clerks, never forget why you wanted to become a physician in the first place."

Current HS Joseph C. Nwadiuko, M.D., M.P.H.

"Every patient has a lesson to share. 

"Listen closely; for even when they are not speaking, they expect you to pay attention."

SOM '65 Marilynn W. Olney, M.D.

"Always remember you must understand the patient as well as you understand the science."

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