MS1 Class Information – Jan. 19, 2023

MSA Travel Grant deadline is Feb. 2

The Medical Student Association (MSA) Travel Grant supports medical students attending a regional, national or international conference by paying for conference registration, fees or airfare.

Students may receive one travel grant per academic year (July-June) and may only apply for one grant per application cycle (August and January). Students are typically notified within one month of the application deadline, pending MSA review. More information is available online here. Please note, due to the high volume of travel grant applications received, not all submissions are guaranteed an award.

All submissions must be submitted electronically by completing this form.

WHEN: The current application window is through Thursday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. AK, 5 p.m. PT and 6 p.m. MT.

All awards must be submitted for payment or reimbursement processing by Wednesday, April 19.

WHO: Any UWSOM student may apply for the award.

HOW: Applications can be completed on this survey: Student Conference Travel Award Application.


Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month

We hope you had a restful winter break! If you would like, you can now schedule your initial career advising and exploration meeting here. Taking time for career exploration early on will be super beneficial. Explore their website and bring questions for your career advisor.

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

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Have a great week!