Macie Garner Ross Academic Research Society, Ross University School of Medicine During a visit to a dialysis facility, I asked a patient what he wished people who had never experienced dialysis understood. His answer was not about the machine. It was about being believed. He wanted people to know that patients’ complaints are genuine. He wanted them to understand that dialysis can take away independence and dignity, and that help, when offered without listening, can sometimes

Memunat Abiru 1, 2 1 Ross Academic Research Society, 2 Ross University School of Medicine Medical students are often encouraged to attend the conferences, present research and make connections. While this advice is well intentioned, it can feel abstract - especially for students who have never attended a national meeting or who are still learning how they fit into the broader medical community. This is a reflection on my experience attending the American College of Surgeons

Dr Liris Benjamin • Dr Ektor Polykandriotis • Ross Academic Research Society (RARS) Conducting Systematic Reviews: An Evidence‑Based Approach Dr Liris Benjamin 1, 2 • Dr Ektor Polykandriotis 1, 2 • Ross Academic Research Society (RARS) 1 , Ross University School of Medicine 2 Abstract Systematic reviews synthesize high‑quality research that provides evidence to inform clinical and policy decision‑making. The process utilizes explicit, reproducible methods and often incor