JHSOM Graduate Student Association

Welcome to the GSA's New Website! Here you will be able to find a wide array of information and resources that we hope will benefit you at every stage of your graduate training at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine!

Please join our official HopkinsGroup Page by clicking the button below! This will give you access to discussion forums, event registrations, important GSA and SOM announcements, and many other features!

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Who We Are:

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) represents all Ph.D. and Master's students at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Accordingly, the GSA acts as a liaison between the graduate student body and various University entities to ensure student needs are being fulfilled. The GSA offers many other services that aim to improve graduate student life. Learn more about us and our Mission!

Take advantage of the wonderful amenities we have in our GSA Student Lounge! Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more.

Curious about what we are up to behind the scenes? Check out our Advocacy Page to learn more about the work your GSA is doing for you!

 

Our Focus Areas:

Social Events

The GSA hosts numerous social events throughout the year to allow students from different SOM program to meet and connect

Funding

The GSA provides funding for student groups and sponsors travel grants to help cover the costs of attending a scientific conference

Advocacy

The GSA brings the ideals and opinions of the graduate students to University administrators, and reciprocally communicates the ideals and standards of the University to students

Resources

The GSA serves as a hub for information on all aspects of graduate student life. Check out the Student Resources tab at the top of the page.

Recent GSA and SOM News

Click the image below to Nominate!

GSA is soliciting nominations for our next Executive Board to serve the 2024-2025 Academic School Year!

It's officially nearing the end of another year at Hopkins! And, while we are nearly ready to jump into the warm summer semester here at JHU,  your GSA Executive Board is now accepting nominations for next years Executive Positions!

We will be accepting Nominations from April 29th - May 10th

All positions are open for nominations:
1. President-Elect
2. Director of Administration
3. Director of Finance
4. Director of Social and Community Affairs
5. Director of Media and Public Relations
6. Director of Policy and Research 
7. Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach
8. Director of Student Involvment and Groups

Nominations can be placed here: https://cglink.me/2dh/s82823
You are welcome to nominate yourself, or your peers for any of the roles listed above! Just make sure to submit a separate response for each person you wish to nominate!

Curious about the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Board Positions? Read about them in our GSA Constitution! (Check out Article V for specifics)

We highly encourage you to join us next year! Being a part of GSA is not only a lot of fun, but so very rewarding in a multitude of ways! You not only have the opportunity to become a leader among all your peers, but you also get to advocate for theme to bring about real change for the betterment of student life and wellness here at Hopkins! We encourage you to check out our Advocacy page to learn about some of the amazing initiatives GSA has pushed through over the past years! You too could be a part of making the change you want to see!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at gsa@jhmi.edu!

For a complete list of Recent News please check out our News Page.

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Mental Health Matters

The mental health of our graduate students is incredibly important to us.

If you need immediate assistance:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Hotline:
Text "hello" to 741741

If it's an emergency, always dial 911

Upcoming GSA Events

General Body Meetings

The GSA hosts a monthly GSA general body meeting, open to any SOM graduate students, at 5:00 p.m. the second or third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are currently in person held at PCTB113.

Come to our meetings to learn about the new and exciting things that are happening (social events, policies, workshops, etc.) and how to get involved with the GSA!

Student Spotlight

 

Each month, the GSA will be recognizing two graduate students (PhD or MS) who have achieved excellence academically, or in the community!

Winners will receive a $25 gift card and will be featured right here on the GSA website!

 

Learn More

Click the link above to learn more about the program and how to apply.
Winners will be announced at the GSA general body meetings.

 

🥳Congratulations to our April 2024 Winners!!­🥳

 

Milad Razavi Mohseni

Biomedical Engineering​

Milad proposed a new policy for JHSOM to award Intermediate MS Degrees (IMD) to PhD students to recognize their achievements en route to their PhD and help their professional development. After three years of working with SOM deans, his proposal was approved, and SOM PhD programs that decided to award IMD can now do so for the first time ever. He also advocated for international students as an ISAH ambassador and by raising their issues with US lawmakers. His work on cancer genomics was published in Gut and his first-author manuscript was recently accepted in Genome Research.​

 

Martin Yepes Trujillo

Molecular Biophysics​

Martin has an earnest commitment to fostering inclusivity, support, and engagement in both Hopkins and the broader community. He readily assists those in need by suggesting resources and kindly advocating on their behalf. Additionally, Martin champions improved working conditions for PhD students as a highly active member of TRU-UE’s Contract Action Team. Outside Hopkins, he works to enhance science communication / accessibility in Baltimore, and his cross-polarization images of everyday objects are featured in the Spring 2024 Project Bridge SciComm magazine. His “microscopy art” helps act as a bridge between creative, visual expression and scientific principles.

 

Need - to - Knows

COVID-19 Updates

The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to be a fluid situation for all of us at Hopkins. Follow the link to learn more about the University's current information and updates on COVID-19.

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GSA Graduate White Coat Ceremony

The Graduate Coating Ceremony honors Ph.D. candidates who have passed their qualifying exams, transitioning from a Ph.D. student to a Ph.D. candidate. Each coat is embroidered with the student's name and with a graduate student pin affixed, which represents the unity of each of the 16 Johns Hopkins University doctoral programs.

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GSA Survey Results

Are you interested in the GSA's recent developments? Check out the most recent GSA survey results and read past years reports!

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The GSA Student Lounge

The GSA Lounge

Located in WBSB G-3, the GSA lounge offers ample seating and tables for students to relax, study, and host events! Come lounge in our comfy couch or even take a nap!

Two Mac Desktop Computers

Provided to the lounge by OGBE, these computers are available free to use! Just make sure you log off when you finish!

Free Printing

We have a free printer, courtesy of OGBE, in the lounge that you can use to print out your assignments and study notes!

Large Whiteboard & Markers

The GSA lounge is equipped with a large whiteboard and markers for you to use to optimize your study time!

Kitchen Amenities

The kitchen contains appliances such as Fridge/Freezer, Keurig, Microwave and much more! Please make sure to clean up after yourself so many can enjoy this space.

GSA Supply Rentals

If you want to borrow some supplies for an event your hosting, the GSA is happy to help. We have supplies such as lawn games, tables, drink coolers and more! Contact our VP of Events for more information!

Contact Us!

E: gsa@jhmi.edu
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JHSOM Graduate Student Association

1915 E Madison St
Baltimore MD 21205

 

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Created by: Juliane Liberto. Page last updated: 04/24