In this issue:
- Society of University Otolaryngologists (SUO) Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarships
- Career Advising Tip of the Month
Apply by May 26: Society of University Otolaryngologists (SUO) Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarships
The Diversity Committee of the Society of University Otolaryngologists (SUO) is pleased to share that Medtronic has once again funded educational grants to support visiting medical student rotations for students applying to Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery residency during the 2026–2027 cycle.
Two competitive $2,000 scholarships are available for qualifying medical students, including students who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM), LGBTQIA+, living with disabilities, socioeconomically disadvantaged, or who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Please note that the application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 8:59 PM PT. Award notifications will now be sent on June 9, 2026.
For questions, please contact Beth Faubel at bethfaubel@triological.org
Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month
This advice is for all MS3 students and includes first generation and BIPOC student lenses.
If you haven’t already, begin drafting your CV using the resources on Career Advising’s CV resource page! This will save you time this summer as you begin to work on your residency application.
Also, it is helpful to start brainstorming ideas for your personal statement now. Reviewing notes from your rotations can help you identify meaningful experiences and begin shaping your personal and specialty narrative. Starting early also makes it easier to discuss your goals during rotations in your desired field. Many letter of recommendation writers will ask for your CV and personal statement to better understand you, personalize their letters, and may offer feedback. While you’ll likely add more after summer rotations, beginning now using Career Advising resources can provide a strong foundation before the required Personal Statement workshop during June Clinical Integration Week for Match 2027 applicants.
Edited & reviewed by MS4 Cara Chapman. 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.
This link takes you to past information for MS3s.