Wednesday is a day of seeing things differently. Dr. Vanmeter opens with an introduction to fMRI and a tour of the fMRI lab. Interns can picture themselves as researchers watching a brain think in real time. They can see their futures at their fingertips. Dr. Wurzman follows with a session on neurodiversity and diagnosis, asking interns to question the language medicine uses to describe differences. Then Dr. Green closes the morning with a focus on creativity and the brain —

Dr. G opens the morning by asking what the brain actually does — and the more interns learn, the more they realize how much they didn't know. That realization is thrilling as it provides insight into the endless possibilities the future holds. Dr. Shook's session on the culture and ethics of the brain keeps everyone on the edge of their seats. Who decides what's neurologically "normal"? The questions are uncomfortable, and the interns love every minute of it. The afternoon gr

The week begins with a question that sets the tone for everything ahead. Dr. Wurzman walks interns through the logic of scientific inquiry, and what starts as an unfamiliar challenge quickly becomes a genuine thrill. Interns have begun to get acquainted with their team, and ideas are starting to form. A promising week lies ahead. The Neuroracer session catches everyone off guard — what looks like a video game turns out to be a sophisticated window into how the brain handles