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Guest Director's Corner

Cassie Ferguson, MD: A Story about Maryam

Perspective/Opinion

Michael Stout, MD: Reflecting the change you want to see- the importance of involvement in equity and inclusion initiatives
Nate Verhagen, M2: Rediscovering our Shared Humanity

MedMoth Stories

Corey Briska, M2: Track A: Loneliness and Belonging
Meghan Schilithuis, M3: Bearing Witness to Pain

Poetry Corner

Snow Day, by Billy Collins

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