Heroes Behind the Mask If MasksCould Speak Behind every mask was a human story: exhaustion hidden behind composure, compassion carried through uncertainty, and a quiet strength that continued long after the world looked away. By Josephine J. Heroes Behind the
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February: The Month of Love and Gratitude February is a month often associated with appreciation, compassion, and reflection, values that strongly align with the mission of the Heroes Behind the Mask initiative at Pre-Health Shadowing. Healthcare workers play an essential
The Vision Behind the Movement An Interview with Nina Bouzamondo-Bernstein Founder & CEO Nina Bouzamondo-Bernstein on the future of virtual clinical exposure. In a recent spotlight interview, our founder, Nina Bouzamondo-Bernstein, sat down to discuss the driving force behind Pre-Health
PHS Professional Spotlight Girls Can Become Doctors and Much More: Lessons from Dr. Olapeju Simoyan In medicine, there is often an unspoken expectation that excellence requires singular focus—that to become a doctor is to narrow, to specialize, to leave parts
Heroes Behind the Mask · Community Reflection January Feature · 2026 Entering a New Year of Reflection, Resilience, and Recognition As January begins, we’re pausing to reflect on what it means to show up for others—especially for the healthcare professionals
Pre-Health Shadowing • Mission + Founder Story Why Pre-Health Shadowing Exists — and Why It Still Matters Access to shadowing and mentorship shouldn’t depend on geography, finances, or who you know. Pre-Health Shadowing was built to make healthcare exploration possible
Mapping Pre-Health Shadowing’s Reach Across the United States Since its launch in 2020, Pre-Health Shadowing (PHS) has connected tens of thousands of aspiring healthcare professionals to virtual shadowing opportunities that remove barriers of geography and access. To better understand where
Pre-Health Shadowing · 5-Year Anniversary Five Years of Pre-Health Shadowing: How a Student-Led Organization Reimagined Access to Healthcare Education A five-year look at access, equity, student leadership, and the future of healthcare education. In the spring of 2020, as the
Insights • MappdCon Rethinking Shadowing: How Pre-Health Shadowing Redefines Access to Healthcare Education Practical guidance from Nina Bouzamondo-Bernstein, Founder & CEO of Pre-Health Shadowing (PHS), on beginning shadowing, making each experience meaningful, and translating virtual exposure into in-person opportunities. By