The Pathobiology Family
Students accepted into the Pathobiology PhD Program become part of a vibrant community of students, post-doctoral fellows, and pathology residents who are united by their common interest in mechanisms of disease.
The Pathobiology PhD program is a tight-knit program with an average matriculating class size of 6 students. The program is under the umbrella of the School of Medicine, which has ~1,400 Ph.D. and medical students. In addition, the School of Public Health, which has ~900 graduate students, and the School of Medicine are on the same campus and often interact through classes and University-wide events.
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I couldn't have gotten through Grad school without the awesome support and friendship from my fellow Pathobiology students.
Alex Beaver
Pathobiology PhD Graduate, 2025
Why We Love Baltimore
Baltimore—also known as "Charm City"—is a multicultural, accessible, and affordable city for students. It boasts waterfront living, restaurants and entertainment, as well as charming shops, the world-renowned National Aquarium and sports stadiums. Baltimore and the surrounding suburbs are comprised of roughly 2.8 million people. The city is located on a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay.
Baltimore is rich in art, music, and culture. Downtown Baltimore is home to many theaters such as the Hippodrome and the Lyric opera house, as well as museums, art galleries, and historic homes (notably the home of Edgar Allen Poe).
Baltimore is conveniently located and accessible by public transportation to Washington, D.C, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Watch short videos by Mr. Johns Hopkins (yes, that is his name) introducing a few neighborhoods in Baltimore.
Featuring the Locust Point, Federal Hill, and Canton neighborhoods.
Featuring the Patterson Park, Mount Vernon, and Charles Village neighborhoods.
A City of Neighborhoods
Baltimore offers all the benefits of an urban city with the charm of a neighborhood. The city of Baltimore is broken up into different neighborhoods, each with their own character and personality. We live in several areas across the city! Here are some of the most popular.
Fun Times!
We regularly get together, whether it's for Halloween, our annual Holiday party, monthly happy hours, sports, or craft night. We have a culture that loves to stay active, enjoy the city, and hang out.
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Dinner Cruise 2023
Students gather for "fancy photos" by the Baltimore Harbor!
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Ski Trip
A group of students try to go skiing every year. Nobody crashed the entire time, we promise.
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Halloween Take 2
Ruth Bader Ginsburg made an appearance
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Bump, Set, Spike!
The Pathobio volleyball team spiking away their stress.
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Dinner Cruise 2023
Students and friends gather for end-of-year celebration dinner cruise.
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Snow Day
Do you want to build a snowman?
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Patho Halloween
Spooky!
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Dinner Cruise 2023
Students and friends gather for end-of-year celebration dinner cruise.
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White Coat Ceremony
Class of 2017
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Camping
A scenic overlook on a pathobio backpacking trip. (Trying to find the original pic)
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Chocolate-lovers unite!
More chocolate-making!!
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Weekend Backpacking
The start of a journey.
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Year-end celebration, 2025
Dinner & great conversations among fellow students.
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Dinner Cruise 2023
Students and friends gather for end-of-year celebration dinner cruise.
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Pathology Awards Dinner
Looking dapper!
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Holiday Party at Dr. Martin's House
Class of 2018
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Valentine's Day!!
Give your Squishy Heart a squeeze and relax
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Valentine's Day Chocolate-making
Students making chocolates for friends and family before Valentine's Day!
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Annual End-of-Year Celebration
Students and leadership gather for elegant dinner to celebrate the year!
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Holiday Party Fun
Kids at heart
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Crafts Night
We express our creative side together!
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Dinner Cruise 2023
Gathering for a lovely evening cruising the Inner Harbor
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Volleyball Tattoo Sleeves
We might not be great at volleyball, but we sure are intimidating. (Don't worry the tattoos are fake)
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Dinner Cruise 2023
Students and their partners gather for a lovely evening cruising the Inner Harbor of Baltimore
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Alumni or Soon-to-be...
The lovely ladies of the 2020 cohort & Stacey!
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Pathobiology Annual Retreat
Class of 2018
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GSA Apple Picking
Apple picking with The Graduate Student Association
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Chocolate-making shenanigans!!
Students gathered for Valentine's Day chocolate-making! Yum!
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End-of-Year Celebration, 2025
Students with their plus-ones gather to enjoy a lovely evening!
Dinner Cruise 2023
Students gather for "fancy photos" by the Baltimore Harbor!
Ski Trip
A group of students try to go skiing every year. Nobody crashed the entire time, we promise.
Halloween Take 2
Ruth Bader Ginsburg made an appearance
Bump, Set, Spike!
The Pathobio volleyball team spiking away their stress.
Dinner Cruise 2023
Students and friends gather for end-of-year celebration dinner cruise.
Snow Day
Do you want to build a snowman?
Patho Halloween
Spooky!
Dinner Cruise 2023
Students and friends gather for end-of-year celebration dinner cruise.
White Coat Ceremony
Class of 2017
Camping
A scenic overlook on a pathobio backpacking trip. (Trying to find the original pic)
Chocolate-lovers unite!
More chocolate-making!!
Weekend Backpacking
The start of a journey.
Year-end celebration, 2025
Dinner & great conversations among fellow students.
Dinner Cruise 2023
Students and friends gather for end-of-year celebration dinner cruise.
Pathology Awards Dinner
Looking dapper!
Holiday Party at Dr. Martin's House
Class of 2018
Valentine's Day!!
Give your Squishy Heart a squeeze and relax
Valentine's Day Chocolate-making
Students making chocolates for friends and family before Valentine's Day!
Annual End-of-Year Celebration
Students and leadership gather for elegant dinner to celebrate the year!
Holiday Party Fun
Kids at heart
Crafts Night
We express our creative side together!
Dinner Cruise 2023
Gathering for a lovely evening cruising the Inner Harbor
Volleyball Tattoo Sleeves
We might not be great at volleyball, but we sure are intimidating. (Don't worry the tattoos are fake)
Dinner Cruise 2023
Students and their partners gather for a lovely evening cruising the Inner Harbor of Baltimore
Alumni or Soon-to-be...
The lovely ladies of the 2020 cohort & Stacey!
Pathobiology Annual Retreat
Class of 2018
GSA Apple Picking
Apple picking with The Graduate Student Association
Chocolate-making shenanigans!!
Students gathered for Valentine's Day chocolate-making! Yum!
End-of-Year Celebration, 2025
Students with their plus-ones gather to enjoy a lovely evening!
Resources for Students
As part of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, we have access to various campus resources.
Health & Wellness
Student Health and Well-Being Mental Health Services (MHS) SHWB-MHS Student Health Benefits Site
Student Health Benefits
Student health benefits are provided through Wellfleet, Delta Dental & EyeMed. Visit link for more details: Student Health Benefits
Mental Health Services for Students
MHS provides a range of confidential, goal-oriented mental health services. Counseling, psychiatric services, group therapy, workshops, and online resources are available at no cost to students and trainees; any medication or required laboratory tests can be paid out-of-pocket or billed by the pharmacy or lab to your insurance. All students and trainees seeking care at SHWB-MHS will be scheduled for an Initial Consultation (IC) appointment to assess for risk and make informed treatment recommendations. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please visit: Mental Health Services
Students with Disabilities, Accommodations
Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.
For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at the School of Medicine: [email protected].
The Graduate Student Association
The Johns Hopkins Graduate Student Association (GSA) regularly provides activities for students to socialize and explore the local area. Trainees join a thriving student community filled with social and professional clubs which help students get the most out of their PhD experience.
Free JHU Transportation
- JHU Shuttles
- Shuttles go between the Homewood campus, Mt. Vernon, and Johns Hopkins Medical Campus.
- Some shuttles go through Fells Point.
JHU Off-Campus Housing Portal
- JHU Off-Campus Housing Portal
- Look at listings posted by Hopkins students
- Make a profile and search for potential roommates
- Resources for looking for housing in the area
Things to Do
After spending all day in the lab, we love socializing and like to get out.
Food & Festivities!
Baltimore is well known for its seafood, especially the classic Maryland crab, and Old Bay seasoning goes on everything here.
Fells Point is famous for its restaurants and bars, like the historic Bertha's Mussels. Charles Village and Canton have great food as well!
Sports!
Baltimore is the home of The Ravens and The Orioles professional sports teams! The city also has an amateur soccer team, The FC Baltimore Christos, and an elite history of lacrosse teams at Johns Hopkins and Loyola.
Sports leagues are a great way to stay active, relieve stress, and make new friends! Luckily, there are a ton of local sports leagues for students. Hopkins has multiple intramural sports leagues. Pathobiology has a volleyball team that play in the spring and fall! Many of us play in social leagues hosted by Volo City and other companies.
The Great Outdoors!
Baltimore is located in a great location for hiking, biking, backpacking, skiing, rafting, and pretty much anything outdoors! The Chesapeake Bay area provides year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation activities on the Atlantic coast.
It is also surrounded by many great parks like: Gunpowder Falls State Park, Oregon Ridge Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, and Roland Park. In addition, there are several nearby national parks in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and western Maryland for great weekend camping trips!
Take a Tour
Come explore Baltimore through photos. Or, take a virtual video tour.
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Inner Harbor
Just a few blocks away from Hopkins. Offers amazing waterfront entertainment at the concert pier, and home to the National Aquarium, and some historic naval ships!
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Butchers Hill
A young family neighborhood located just south of Hopkins Hospital. Butchers Hill is located within walking distance to Inner Harbor, Canton, and Patterson Park!
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Fells Point Square
Fells Point Square is home to a large variety of restaurants, bars, and shops while offering breathtaking waterfront views (especially at night!)
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Patterson Park
Patterson Park is not just a beautiful and sprawling park to explore, but is also home to many community sports games, festivals, winter sleigh rides, and events. Conveniently located within walking distance to the hospital, this is a popular area for students to live.
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Canton Square
Canton Square is a bustling neighborhood especially for dining and night life! This area never fails to impress visitors and residents alike.
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Canton Waterfront Park
Canton Waterfront Park hosts many annual food festivals, as well as waterfront entertainment, onto of amazing views.
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Charles Village
The classic Charles Village row homes are a sight commonly sought-after by tourists. This relatively quiet neighborhood is located next to the Hopkins Homewood Campus a few miles north of the hospital. This neighborhood is full of restaurants and shops!
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Johns Hopkins Homewood
The home of the Hopkins Undergraduate studies, this campus also houses many graduate programs that work intimately with the medical campus. It is breathtakingly beautiful to walk around and is the filming location for a few major television shows including House of Cards.
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Mt. Vernon
Another popular neighborhood for students, Mt. Vernon is home to the original Washington Monument, as well as many restaurants, nightlife, and museums!
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More Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon also offers a rich history, including the Belvedere Hotel, and the home of Wallis Simpson.
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Federal Hill
Federal Hill also has a uniquely rich history, and is home to the American Visionary Arts Museum, as well as tons of nightlife, beach sports, and a gorgeous view of the Inner Harbor from across the water.
Inner Harbor
Just a few blocks away from Hopkins. Offers amazing waterfront entertainment at the concert pier, and home to the National Aquarium, and some historic naval ships!
Butchers Hill
A young family neighborhood located just south of Hopkins Hospital. Butchers Hill is located within walking distance to Inner Harbor, Canton, and Patterson Park!
Fells Point Square
Fells Point Square is home to a large variety of restaurants, bars, and shops while offering breathtaking waterfront views (especially at night!)
Patterson Park
Patterson Park is not just a beautiful and sprawling park to explore, but is also home to many community sports games, festivals, winter sleigh rides, and events. Conveniently located within walking distance to the hospital, this is a popular area for students to live.
Canton Square
Canton Square is a bustling neighborhood especially for dining and night life! This area never fails to impress visitors and residents alike.
Canton Waterfront Park
Canton Waterfront Park hosts many annual food festivals, as well as waterfront entertainment, onto of amazing views.
Charles Village
The classic Charles Village row homes are a sight commonly sought-after by tourists. This relatively quiet neighborhood is located next to the Hopkins Homewood Campus a few miles north of the hospital. This neighborhood is full of restaurants and shops!
Johns Hopkins Homewood
The home of the Hopkins Undergraduate studies, this campus also houses many graduate programs that work intimately with the medical campus. It is breathtakingly beautiful to walk around and is the filming location for a few major television shows including House of Cards.
Mt. Vernon
Another popular neighborhood for students, Mt. Vernon is home to the original Washington Monument, as well as many restaurants, nightlife, and museums!
More Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon also offers a rich history, including the Belvedere Hotel, and the home of Wallis Simpson.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill also has a uniquely rich history, and is home to the American Visionary Arts Museum, as well as tons of nightlife, beach sports, and a gorgeous view of the Inner Harbor from across the water.