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A group of students pose together with their new stethoscopes.
 

Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Stethoscope Ceremony

The Stethoscope Ceremony is a wonderful tradition that welcomes our newest members to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine community. Receiving your first stethoscope serves as a milestone in the life of every medical student and symbolizes the journey that you are beginning. The stethoscopes and white coats are donated by generous school of medicine alumni through the Johns Hopkins Medical & Surgical Association (JHM&SA).

Watch the 2020 Virtual Stethoscope Ceremony

Though we could not be together in person, we enjoyed sharing this special moment with you and members of the alumni community virtually.

2020 Stethoscope Ceremony
 

The year’s program, held on October 7th, 2020, featured remarks from:

Lochan Shah, M.D.,’20
Resident, Internal Medicine
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Diane Orlinsky, M.D., ‘93
President
Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association

Roy Ziegelstein, M.D.
Vice Dean for Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Paul B. Rothman, M.D.
Dean and CEO
Johns Hopkins Medicine

 
 

Class of 2024 Stethoscope Distribution Day

This year's stethoscope ceremony was a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we still found ways to have a little fun!

A student poses humorously with his new stethoscope.
A student poses with a cardboard cutout of Johns Hopkins.
A student poses with a cardboard cutout of Johns Hopkins.
Two students pose together with masks on.
A student pretends to shake the hand of the cardboard cutout of Johns Hopkins.
A student poses with a cardboard cutout of Johns Hopkins.
Two students pose together with masks on.
A student shakes the hand of the cardboard Johns Hopkins.
A student shakes the hand of the cardboard Johns Hopkins.
A student smiles broadly.
A student poses humorously with his new stethoscope.
A student poses with a cardboard cutout of Johns Hopkins.
A student poses with a cardboard cutout of Johns Hopkins.
Two students pose together with masks on.
A student pretends to shake the hand of the cardboard cutout of Johns Hopkins.
A student poses with a cardboard cutout of Johns Hopkins.
Two students pose together with masks on.
A student shakes the hand of the cardboard Johns Hopkins.
A student shakes the hand of the cardboard Johns Hopkins.
A student smiles broadly.

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Prescriptions for Success from Alumni (Slideshow)

SOM '83 Spencer E. Amory, M.D.

"It is a privilege to be entrusted with caring for another human being.

"I wish that you awake each day of your career eager to fulfill that sacred trust."

SOM '73 J. Norris Childs III, M.D.

"Study hard, learn everything, sleep when you can, listen to patients as people, and remember that they are people, not just diseases.

"Find someone you want to be like and don't forget your family."

SOM '85 Beth S. Bromberg, M.D.

"You will never know everything but it is very important to know what you don't know and seek advice from colleagues."

PGF '89, HS '95 Elizabeth M. Burke, M.D.

"As I embarked on my medical school journey, I wish I would have known how much I would love the practice of medicine. There is not a moment in my life as a physician that I have regretted. Knowing how fulfilling my medical career has been, would have made the challenging journey to get there less daunting."

SOM '12 Nancy Cheng, M.D.

"Find something you love outside of medicine and keep doing it. Play music, run marathons, write poetry, hike, cook, read, camp, dance, cycle, whatever it is that gives you joy and meaning outside of your work. Medicine is a long road, and these things will keep you grounded when everything else seems to be falling apart.

"Congratulations on starting this truly life-changing journey. We're all rooting for you."

SOM '01 Zareen M. Farukhi, M.D.

"Never underestimate the effect of a kind word, even when things seem hopeless. Your compassion can heal the way no medicine can and will never be forgotten."

SOM '83 Iredell W. Iglehart, III, M.D.

"One of the greatest gifts is helping others improve their existence on Earth."

SOM '86 Russell L. Margolis, M.D.

"Amid all the nonsense from insurers, the high tech heroics that will sometimes be your ally, the record keeping that can make docs feel like file clerks, never forget why you wanted to become a physician in the first place."

Current HS Joseph C. Nwadiuko, M.D., M.P.H.

"Every patient has a lesson to share. 

"Listen closely; for even when they are not speaking, they expect you to pay attention."

SOM '65 Marilynn W. Olney, M.D.

"Always remember you must understand the patient as well as you understand the science."

     

    Student Perspectives 19th-Century Technology, 21st-Century Users

    Kristin Brig, a history of medicine doctoral student, shares what it was like to experiment with three stethoscopes: a replica of René Laennec’s 1816 stethoscope, a Russian cavalry surgeon’s 1915 stethoscope and a modern stethoscope.
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    History of Medicine graduate students try out the 1915 stethoscope. Alex Parry (left) plays patient as Michael Healey (right) listens to his breathing.
     

    Class of 2023 Stethoscope Ceremony (Slideshow)

    Female students smile at a table.
    Medical students posing together.
    Medical students smiling together.
    Three medical students stand together.
    Students pose together.
    Two students pose together.
    Speaker at a podium.
    Students laughing in conversation.
    Dr. Ziegelstein and a student.
    Students listening to Dr. Ziegelstein, who is speaking on stage.
    Dean Rothman speaks at the podium.
    Boxes of stethoscopes
    Student receiving stethoscope.
    Students looking at their new stethoscopes.
    Students standing on steps.
    Students gathered together.
    Conway Scholars with Dean Rothman and Dr. Ziegelstein.
    Students smile together.
    Two students pose back-to-back, smiling.
    Students pose on the stairs.

    Class of 2023 Stethoscope Ceremony (Slideshow)

    Female students smile at a table.
    Medical students posing together.
    Medical students smiling together.
    Three medical students stand together.
    Students pose together.
    Two students pose together.
    Speaker at a podium.
    Students laughing in conversation.
    Dr. Ziegelstein and a student.
    Students listening to Dr. Ziegelstein, who is speaking on stage.
    Dean Rothman speaks at the podium.
    Boxes of stethoscopes
    Student receiving stethoscope.
    Students looking at their new stethoscopes.
    Students standing on steps.
    Students gathered together.
    Conway Scholars with Dean Rothman and Dr. Ziegelstein.
    Students smile together.
    Two students pose back-to-back, smiling.
    Students pose on the stairs.

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