In this issue:
- AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein National Student Research Fellowship
- Study seeks your thoughts on patients with opioid use disorder
- This week’s USMLE Step 1 group sessions
- Tip of the Month: Studying for Step 1
AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein National Student Research Fellowship
This fellowship provides up to $6,000 in research funding for medical students. Historically, UW medical students have successfully won this prestigious award.
This fellowship can fund research projects over the summer or throughout your pre-clinical years. The research should focus on clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology, social science/health services research, leadership, or professionalism.
Eligibility:
- MS1-MS2s, including MS1-MS2 MD/PhD students, actively enrolled in medical school classes.
- Students taking a research year or to gain a PhD are not eligible.
- Students who are already PhD holders are not eligible.
Proposal:
- One application from UW will be selected to compete on the national level.
- The application is structured like a short grant proposal and includes (1) a four-page (or fewer) summary of the research project; (2) the project bibliography; (3) proof of IRB or IACUC approval if needed; (4) student’s CV; (5) a letter of support from your research mentor as well as their NIH biographical sketch.
Application process/deadlines:
- Internal application deadline: December 20, 2024
- Selected candidate will be informed by: January 3, 2025
- National AOA application due: January 21, 2025
- National award winners announced: May 2, 2025
Please submit applications to: abe17@uw.edu.
FAQs:
How many fellowships are awarded each year?
AΩA funds all fellowships in accordance with the review committee’s recommendations. There is no set limit.
Are there restrictions on how the award money should be used?
The award money may be used at the recipient’s discretion. National winners are awarded $5,000 and will be reimbursed up to $1,000 to cover travel expenses related to presentation of their results.
More information may be found here.
If you are interested or plan to apply, please contact Abe Correa-Medina at abe17@uw.edu so they know to expect your application. They are also happy to provide feedback on draft proposals or answer any questions.
Study seeks your thoughts on patients with opioid use disorder
Please consider taking 10 minutes to complete this survey that explores the medical student perspective: How will interactions with patients that have opioid use disorder shape your future clinical practice?
The goal of this study is to understand what influences physicians’ and future physicians’ interactions with patients who have opioid use disorder. Your responses will help shape better healthcare strategies for this critical issue. This research is being conducted by Sociology major Madeleine Lennon at Gonzaga University as part of a senior undergraduate thesis. All survey responses are anonymous.
NO USMLE Step 1 group session this week
Step 1 Tutoring Resources next week:
- Group tutoring session on Dec. 9: MSK/Skin
- Individual tutoring by appointment
Peer to Peer: Tip of the Month from Career Advising
This advice is for all MS2 students and includes first generation and BIPOC student lenses.
MS2: Studying for Step 1 can feel demoralizing at times and very stressful. Here are some tips on maintaining wellness through your dedicated period:
- Take one day off a week! It’s helpful to go somewhere that is not your home/study space.
- Try restarting a hobby or visiting with friends once a week.
- Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and incorporate group exercises throughout your week.
- If you’re feeling overwhelmed, or your scores aren’t improving, etc., meet with your academic learning specialist to re-evaluate your plan: https://education.uwmedicine.org/student-affairs/academic-support
- There is no perfect study plan, and you’ll have to be adaptable and keep an open mind. Remember that scoring low is very common and not unexpected when starting your dedicated period. Keep going!
- Reviewed by MS4 Abraham Correa-Medina. Originally written by alum Shanelle Briggs, MD
Career Advising welcomes tips and ideas from all students. Please reach out to Career Advising at medadv@uw.edu.
Here is a link to the most recent newsletter for MS2s.