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12 Navigating the labyrinth
20 A tragedy hits home
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I S S U E
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by Ron Hartung
Medical school can be a stressful journey for even the
best students. With burnout a major concern in the
medical profession, the College of Medicine is teaching
students to take a deep breath during their quest to
reach a noble goal.
by Ron Hartung
Learn more about Matt Wittman, the second-year
student whose death in 2017 led to soul-searching
for classmates, faculty and staff – and to a renewed
emphasis on wellness.
A dog has his (Match) day
by Chase West
A brutal car accident has had lifelong implications for
the wife of Chase West (M.D., ’18). She, and he, are
comforted in their journey by a once-abused puppy they
adopted from an animal shelter.
headlines
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Science, People and Places
rounds
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Checking up on our alumni
second opinion
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on the cover
Navigating the sometimes
treacherous path through medical
school might, at times, seem
like a labyrinth. This labyrinth,
located between the medical and
psychology schools at Florida
State, was designed to provide
some peace of mind for those
who enter.
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Photo illustration:
COLIN HACKLEY
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When to say when. Why so
many students are applying to so
many residency programs.