MS3 Class Information – Jan. 11, 2024

Reminder for tonight’s away rotations discussion

WHAT: Career Advising’s Away Rotation Planning Session with a panel of MS4s

WHEN: Today, Thursday, Jan. 11, 5 p.m. AK, 6 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. MT.

ZOOM: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99023852579

RECORDED: Yes!

SLIDES: Emailed the day of the session


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

We hope you had a restful winter break! With the new year, it may be helpful to take stock of where you are and where you are going.

Complete AAMC CiM’s Specialty Indecision Scale as part of your process for continuing to narrow down to two specialties of interest (with different levels of competitiveness) by Spring if possible.

If your specialty recommends away rotations, now is the time to review how away rotations work, finish updating your CV, and start your VSLO application components, including gathering a letter of recommendation. The UWSOM Registration Team has put together a great compilation of resources regarding away rotations on their website. Many programs offer scholarships so be sure to look at the websites of programs you are interested in, particularly their GME or Justice/Equity/Diversity/Inclusion department site. Also, the AAMC lists URiM Opportunities for Visiting Students, and there’s a separate site called Funded Away Rotations for Minority Medical Students (FARMS) Database.

– Written by Career Advising Student Advisory BIPOC board member L’Oreal Kennedy.


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

Have a wonderful week!