M.D. Program

At Johns Hopkins, you will join a diverse and inclusive student body that shares in our mission to improve the health of the community and the world. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from innovators in their fields and world-renowned researchers who are making discoveries today that will lead to the preventions and treatments of tomorrow.

In Their Own Words

Students share their stories about daily life in the classroom, best eats in Baltimore, current events, and what matters most to them on our student-written blog, Biomedical Odyssey.

Pumpkin Spice and Sweater Weather: Fall Is Almost Here in Baltimore!
One of the best parts of being a student at Johns Hopkins has been the opportunity to explore the Greater Baltimore area. The fall semester of my first year of medical school was my first chance to really experience Baltimore and start to feel at home! With autumn just around the corner, I’m reminiscing on some of my favorite Baltimore fall activities. Read the blog post.

Peer Health Navigators: A Listening Ear
Under the guidance of Jacki Stone, executive director of student well-being, and with help from Katherine Chretien, associate dean for medical student affairs and director of medical student wellness, the PHN program was born. Students from the school of medicine were recruited as peer health navigators in December 2021, and the program officially launched in October 2022 with its first month of office hours. Read the blog post.

Addressing Health Care Disparities in the Hispanic Community
Although the Hispanic community has been successful in many ways, they are still struggling with health care disparities in and out of the city. The community is much more likely to be affected by health conditions like asthma, diabetes, cancer, HIV and tuberculosis than non-Hispanic whites. Thankfully, there are many organizations dedicated to remedying issues within the Hispanic community, including health care disparities. Read the blog post.