Inspired by a recent article in The New York Times, students, faculty and staff from medical student education at IU School of Medicine shared what they are thankful for in six words. All 63 submissions are included below.
Daily texts: "You Rock. Love, Dad"
Ribosomes translating mRNA in our deltoids
My friends who practice social distancing
More Taylor Swift music, more creativity
Quarantine cat knows no personal space :)
It’s the little things for me.
My kid’s e-Kindergarten’s easier than IUSM (barely)
Tiger King, Animal Crossing, and Hamilton
Time spent in pajamas with family
Interviews came in after some help.
The ultimate excuse to say no
Lessened social pressures and sleep time
Dr. Ram’s lectures and Anki flashcards
I’m thankful for Anki and friends.
My small group members are amazing.
Got engaged, marriage and Match 2021!
Watching pups play all the time!
I am thankful for loved ones.
Extra time spent with loved ones
Beyond grateful for community and hope.
I’m thankful for this P/F curriculum.
Supportive and kind classmates
Time with my wife and dog
Fired boyfriend becoming a house husband
I am thankful for God’s provision.
No more pressure to be social
Basic Fundamentals of MCT
Thankful for my family and friends
Croqueta preparadas, pastelitos, y café cubano
Cats, cats, cats, cats, cats, cats
The virtues: wisdom, temperance, justice, courage.
More wear out of favorite crewnecks
Colleagues who remind me what matters
I am thankful for Christ Jesus.
Knitting and reading inside my house
Time with my partner and dog
More time with family
Spent six months home with kids
Pandemic rages, yet I’m still here.
I am thankful for loved ones.
My baby girl Isabella Zendaya Haywood.
I am thankful for Uber eats
Lots of support; closer to 2021:)
My MCT group - Kandel for life!
Step 2 CS might be dead.
I am grateful for my family
Unexpected time with the greatest family
Yoga, coffee, messy buns, and Zoom
Netflix, music, snuggles with my cat
Roof over my head. hot coffee.
Thankful for slow mornings with coffee
I am grateful for Jose Espada.
Family and friends, love and support
Dr. Graham Carlos and PGR team
An excuse not to work out
Rolling out of bed to ZoomUniversity
Health of my family and friends
Learning to appreciate the simple things
Perfecting my banana bread recipe.
Doing what I’ve always dreamed of
Not needing a real job (yet)
Graham Carlos for president 2024