In this issue:
- REMINDER: Patient Care Clerkship Preferencing Closes Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4 PM PST
- Join the Office of Healthcare Equity Medical Student Pathways
REMINDER: Patient Care Clerkship Preferencing Closes Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4 PM PST
For MS 2 students entering the Patient Care phase of the curriculum in Spring Quarter 2027 or Summer Quarter 2027:
Preferencing closes: Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific
This is a hard close. EVOS cannot be re-opened for you if you miss the deadline.
For info check the Patient Care Scheduling tab on the Registration & Records website and come to our Zoom Office Hours for Patient Care questions on Tuesday, October 6. Check your email sent last week for details.
Happy preferencing!
Join the Office of Healthcare Equity Medical Student Pathways

Pathways at UW School of Medicine are designed to engage medical students interested in learning more about diverse populations, disparities in health that ensue due to social determinants of health, and community resilience in the face of exceptional challenges in health and access to healthcare.
The UW Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE) hosts 6 Pathways and the Community-Urban Scholars Program (CUSP) that offer students the opportunity to pursue their interest and develop knowledge and skills specifically tailored to working with underserved populations
Each pathway is designed to help students develop specialized knowledge and practical skills tailored to working with historically underserved and underrepresented communities.
- Applications are open to all medical students across the WWAMI region.
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
- Apply Now
- Learn more about OHCE hosted pathways at: OHCE Medical Student Pathways and Program
- Contact Information: For questions about the Medical Student Pathways Program, please contact: ohcepathways@uw.edu
This link takes you to past information for MS2s.
