MS3 Class Information – Dec. 7, 2023

Family medicine scholarship opportunity 

The deadline to apply for thePisacano Leadership Foundation (PLF) scholarships is May 4, 2024.  The Pisacano Scholars Leadership program seeks to advance family medicine by providing well-educated, community-minded leaders in primary care. 

The program is designed to provide educational programs, leadership training, and funding. Scholars are expected to attend annual leadership skills development symposia organized by PLF each year. Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding medical students for four years. Students who have made a commitment to the field of family medicine and who will enter their fourth year in medical school in the fall of 2024 may apply. 

Get more information and apply at the PLF website. 


ICYMI: Time to register for USMLE Step 2 CK

It’s time to register for the USMLE Step 2 CK here.  There are materials to review in advance. For full information, see the email you received through the Medyr3ad Listserv on the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

The email also describes a key presentation on Jan. 10, 2024. If you have questions regarding your enrollment/graduation dates or enrollment verification, please contact UWSOM Registration at somreg@uw.edu. If you have questions about the exam content, resources or study plans, please reach out to Academic Support at somlearn@uw.edu.


“Tip of the Month” from the Career Advising Student Advisory Board

As you’re finalizing fourth-year schedules, here are a few things to consider!  

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


In case you missed it, here is the previous issue of the student newsletter for MS3s.

Have a wonderful week!