MS3 Class Information – September 9, 2021

On Monday: Orientation to Explore & Focus Scheduling and MS4 Planning

In preparation for the Explore & Focus Phase scheduling process later this fall, there will be a two-part orientation for current MS3 and expanded MS4 students to explain how E&F is different from the Patient Care Phase, how the scheduling process works, and how to plan appropriately for things such as Step 2, away rotations, and residency interviews. We will introduce you to the various units and people you will work with as you move through the scheduling process and address common questions. Both sessions will be recorded.

Financial Aid Update

CREDIT ELIGIBLITY BREAKDOWN

Number of Credits* Amount of Living Expenses
12-13+ Credits Full loan and grant (if an eligible WA state resident) for tuition and living expenses in that quarter. This is considered full time.
10-11 Credits Loans (no grant) for tuition and full living expenses in that quarter.
6-9 Credits Loans for tuition and ½ the standard living expenses in that quarter.
0-5 credits Students with 5 or less credits are not eligible for financial aid that quarter and expenses incurred during that quarter may not be eligible for revision request coverage. If this applies to you and you have questions, email somfao@uw.edu

*Credits related specifically to MD graduation requirements.

DROPPING CLERKSHIPS

If you drop a clerkship before it starts, it’s like you never had those credits:

  • If your credits change to 12 credits or less, then the tuition amount changes.
  • If you drop to 9 credits or less, we will also need to adjust your living expenses.
  • If you already received your aid, we may need to reduce it.

Please email somfao@uw.edu ASAP if you are dropping a clerkship.    

DIRECT DEPOSITS

See below for the date you can expect to receive your direct deposit depending on your first clerkship start date.

Clerkship Start Date Date Receive Direct Deposit
September 27 September 24
October 11 October 8
October 15 *Tuition Due
October 25 October 22
November 8 November 5
November 22 November 19
December 6 December 3

For a full list of aid disbursement dates for the year, view the timelines by class year on our website.

TUITION DUE DATE – LATE STARTS

If your aid disburses AFTER the tuition due date, tuition will be paid when you receive your aid. You will not be charged a late fee if you have accepted enough financial aid to cover all charges. You will continue to receive automatic tuition reminders from Student Fiscal Services.

If your clerkship doesn’t start until October or November and you need money sooner, you can apply for a UW short-term loan. It will automatically be repaid when your aid disburses. You can only apply if you don’t have an outstanding UW short-term loans.

Career Advising Student Advisory Board – Tip of the Month

You’re about a year out from ERAS submission! Still deciding on a specialty? Take the AAMC Careers in Medicine Self-Assessments and schedule an October meeting with your career advisor for your 4th year planning here: https://uwsom-careeradv.12twenty.com/SignUp/Student. Decided on a specialty? Think about what you can be doing this year to enhance your application. This can depend on your specialty, so talk with your career advisor to see if this means research, volunteering, or leadership.

Written by Career Advising Student Advisory Board member, Shanelle Briggs and reviewed by a second BIPOC Board member.

Due Monday: Patient Care Phase Scheduling Preference Surveys

The 2022-2023 Patient Care Phase scheduling surveys are now open and will close promptly on Monday, September 13, at 5:00 PM PDT!

There are two separate surveys this year:

Helpful Links

If you have questions about the survey or scheduling process, please email Tara Gates: tgates@uw.edu.

In case you missed it:

Here is a link to last week’s Student Newsletter (9-2-21).