In this issue:
- ICYMI: Virtual Diversity Recruitment Town Hall on Sept. 5
- Dept of Radiation Oncology residency open house
- Residencies in Arizona, New York and Utah
- Tip of the month: Early career planning for the Explore and Focus Phase
ICYMI: UW hosts Virtual Diversity Recruitment Town Hall on Sept. 5
The University of Washington’s Network of Underrepresented Residents & Fellows (UW NURF) and Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) invite you to participate in their Virtual Diversity Recruitment Town Hall on Thursday, Sept. 5. The event starts at 5 p.m. AK, 6 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. MT.
This event welcomes prospective applicants from underrepresented/disadvantaged backgrounds and allies with the goal to introduce them to the University of Washington graduate opportunities and discuss some of the most frequently asked questions. There will be specialty specific zoom sessions at the end of the event for you to interact with residents and faculty with the programs that most interest you.
Please RSVP on the following form so you can receive the zoom link as the date approaches: https://forms.office.com/r/tPHrexhUtV For questions, please contact Nora Coronado (ncorona@uw.edu).
UWSoM Dept of Radiation Oncology hosts open house about residencies
You are invited to a virtual and relaxed meet and greet on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, where you can get to know faculty and residents from the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at UWSoM. It’s completely optional and has no impact on the residency selection process. The program starts at 3 p.m. AK, 4 p.m. PT and 6 p.m. MT.
Program Director Lia Halasz, MD, will kick things off with a brief welcome and overview. After that, the meeting will transition into engaging breakout rooms that cater to your interests. Feel free to hop in and out of different discussions throughout the event – it’s all about what intrigues you.
Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/8wWjqbYjSP.
Residency opportunities outside of UW Medicine
Residency in Utah: The UT Southwestern Virtual Residency Fair will be Saturday, Sept. 7. It’s designed to be a casual and fun event to give you a glimpse into our residency program and connect with faculty and current residents.
What to expect:
- Breakout rooms by specialty: Explore your areas of interest and ask questions directly to program leaders.
- Casual and informative discussions: Learn about our program’s unique features, research opportunities, and patient care experiences.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with current residents and faculty to gain insights into the residency lifestyle.
To register for the event, please visit https://forms.office.com/r/ucrMiH1yNa.
Residency in New York: A similar event is planned for Sept. 11 by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Learn more from the NYU flyer.
Residency in Arizona: A similar event is planned for Sept. 12 by the College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Learn more from the University of Arizona flyer.
Peer to Peer: Road to Residency Tip of the Month
Explore and Focus scheduling comes up pretty quickly in the fall for MS3s. Start looking in the Explore & Focus Clerkship Catalog soon to see what options might be possible, and also talk to students ahead of you to learn about their experiences and get advice BEFORE the scheduling process begins. Watch Career Advising’s session last month on Early Career Planning for the Explore & Focus Phase and/or see the slide deck for a preview of 4th year career planning steps in the next six months.
The Guide to 4th Year Planning website has all the information in one place to help you understand how to plan your upcoming Explore & Focus phase. The Explore & Focus Clerkships website is a great resource to learn about electives, APCs and Sub-Is.
- Reviewed by BIPOC MS4 Abraham Correa-Medina. Originally written by BIPOC alum Shanelle Briggs, MD.
Here is a link to the most recent newsletter for MS3s.
Have a terrific week!