2025 Salon & Exhibit Opening

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CMS held a salon and reception on May 7 to celebrate the release of the ninth volume of Synapses and the opening of the gallery exhibit featuring art, photography, and poetry from the journal. The event featured a poetry reading and presentations by student and faculty authors and artists. A selection of videos, audio, and photos from the salon can be found below.

MP3 Poetry Readings

Jeffrey Grzybowski, MD ’16

"Just a Little Pinch"



Rikhil Makwana, CMS ’26

"What Am I Supposed to Feel: Stories from the ICU"

Nareh Megerdichian, CMS ’26

"A Quiet Vow"


Photos