Southern Pharm

       New Orleans is known for many things, the month of October being one of them. The changing of the weather notes a subtle view shift. For me and my fellow peers in the Pharmacology program at Tulane School of Medicine, the fall change led a new perspective on the human body. Instead of broad view like antibiotics, which looked at treating microorganisms, we have begun to isolate a specific organ - the heart. Thinking in terms of physiology of the heart can be somewhat of a fright   to me activating my sympathetic nervous system. Going through, the various pharmacology and physiology of the heart has led me to develop a better understanding of the system as a whole. Beta blockers, for example, have become a key drug in the past modules. Learning how they impact specific receptors has enhanced my view of the heart.             With October coming to an end, the cardiac system...

Hey Y'all!       Beginning a new chapter is always a daunting time. Welcoming others comes second nature to a southerner. The pharmacology department demonstrated this by hosting a welcome week of events. The first gathering was Rock n’ Bowl with the Pharmacology department. From the first step into the party, the lovely ladies in the administration gave the warmest welcome. The welcome only kick started the many friendly faces to come. In mingling with other members of the program, I discovered many of my peers were not natives. So, I looked forward to helping others assimilate into the rich New Orleans culture. After the first test, I heard some friends relish in their first taste of a beignet. Although I did not get to witness everyone’s first beignet, I enjoyed hearing of their first encounter. School can be taxing, so it is important to find your niche and connect with others. Bonding over a culture and place I hold dear to my heart was a wonderful experience. To ...