MS1 Class Information – Aug. 3, 2023

Webinar Aug. 29: Money management for medical school students

Join the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) team on Aug. 29 for an informative webinar and discussion on how to manage your money during medical school. The presentation begins at 10 a.m. AK, 11 a.m. PT, noon MT.

The team will answer questions about budgeting, borrowing wisely and other topics such as utilizing resources at your school, keeping an eye on your credit, and tips to avoid identity theft. They will also showcase additional financial information, resources, services and tools (FIRST) resources like the MedLoans Organizer and Calculator and the Financial Wellness program.

Register to attend the webinar.


Here’s your first “Tip of the Month” from the Career Advising Student Advisory Board

Welcome! Every month, you’ll get a tip in this newsletter to help you stay on track on career planning.

You’ve gotten (or will soon get) tons of emails about extracurriculars. This may seem overwhelming during FMR, but think big picture about what might interest you career-wise. If you can, try to take on a leadership position for an interest group, volunteer project, or committee.  Make sure you don’t overcommit; but picking one or two extracurriculars this year to pour into is a fantastic way to kick off med schoo!

Pathway applications will also open this fall and can be helpful in learning how to better serve minoritized communities. Learn more about Pathways here.

  • Reviewed by Career Advising Student Advisory BIPOC board member L’Oreal Kennedy. Originally written by BIPOC alum Shanelle Briggs.

In case you missed it, here is a link to the previous newsletter for MS1s.

Have a wonderful week!