On Stages
Resident physician Raihan Noman, reflects on his ERAS residency application process and leaning on his faith.
Faith in Medicine
A note from the author: “I grew up in a Christian Faith tradition I continue to practice to this day, and the thoughts and opinions I express in this column will be biased therein. I understand that while Christianity is the only way in which I know God, this is not the case for others of different faith backgrounds, and I respect and appreciate the various Faith traditions that are integral to all our lives. The articles found in this column will be focused on addressing a single question: How is God involved in Medicine? I will share my opinion not to convince you of my position, but simply to challenge you to consider the issue for yourself.
I would love to hear from you! How do you agree? How do you disagree? What topic would you like to hear more about?” Please share your thoughts and responses with jrdean@email.sc.edu.
Managing Editor
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Hello! I'm a resident physician at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, FL. I graduated from the University of Florida in 2018 where I helped manage a spoken word poetry student organization. Thereafter, I graduated from FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in 2022. My passion for the arts and humanities found its home in medicine, through which I have been able to explore both. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing guitar, dancing, playing sports, reading, and exploring mathematics.
Planning Ahead
Medical student Jackson Dean reflects on the importance of planning ahead and giving back to one’s community.
Prayer in Practice
Medical student Jackson Dean challenges readers to think critically about the variety of forms that prayers come in and the roles they pray at work and in our every day lives.
Made in God’s Image
Medical Student Jackson Dean discusses the role of God in medicine by exploring the creation story which suggests human perfection and juxtaposing it with the management of sick patients who may suggest otherwise.
Medical Student Contributing Writer
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Jackson is a third year medical student who grew up in Charlotte, NC. After graduating from Presbyterian College in 2019 with a BS in biology he married his high-school sweetheart, and they moved to Greenville, SC where he matriculated at the University of South Carolina College of Medicine - Greenville. He plans to graduate with the class of 2023 and pursue a career in Internal Medicine.