Best of the Storytelling Contest First patientShelter clinic opens every Thursday at six, First time seeing a “real” patient, I’m waiting at the door. March 21, 2023 Shyam PatelSchool of Medicine Student Life
That’s a (Bubble) Wrap! May 29, 2021Victoria TurnerAs we wrap up the 65th year of Synapse’s publication, I’m reminded that in 2019, we were preoccupied with fake... Student Life
Mussel Hunters May 1, 2021Victoria TurnerOn a sunny weekend in February, my friend met me and opened a backpack to reveal a small measuring device... Student Life
Skating By April 9, 2021Camille MooreIt’s my first year of grad school. Because of the pandemic, all of our classes have been online, so the... Student Life
Memories are Forever March 14, 2021Lena AlazzehThis is a photo of my dog Zayneh who passed away Student Life
Wearing the Short White Coat March 8, 2021Manuella DjomaleuThe proximity to death was palpable. After several months of learning medicine from the comfort of my home, being in... Student Life
Expectations February 1, 2021Feyisayo OjuteConsumption is currency.Are the intellections of my heart only ascribed value when they have been digested by others? And subsequently... Student Life
UCSF lost and found January 18, 2021Janice GohOfficer: Hi, welcome to the UCSF lost and found, how may I help you today?A: Hi… I lost my identity.Officer... Student Life
Reflecting on 2020 December 11, 2020Jihee YoonThe year 2020 is truly one for the history books. COVID has dominated our lives, prompting people to work remotely... Student Life
Treating the Whole Family For COVID November 30, 2020Joseph KidaneSophie McAllisterXavier C. CortezNoah writhes in his hospital bed. Largely non-verbal and living with severe intellectual disability, he moans repeatedly in pain as... Student Life