In this issue:
- Don’t rush your residency application
- Thank you for filling out the survey
- ICYMI: Be sure to sign up by tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 30, for a mock interview if you haven’t already
- ICYMI: UW hosts Virtual Diversity Recruitment Town Hall on Sept. 5
- UWSOM Dept of Radiation Oncology hosts open house about residencies
- Learn about residencies in Arizona, New York and Utah
A tip from Career Advising for students applying in Match 2025
A tip from the Career Advising Office: While the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) opens for application submissions on Wednesday, Sept. 4, all applications submitted on or before Sept. 25 will display an application date of Sept. 25. Applications submitted after Sept. 25 will display the actual application date.
There is no advantage to applying early and no need to rush your application.
Please take the time you need.
Thank you for taking the survey
From Sara Kim, PhD, research professor, surgery, and associate dean for Educational Quality Improvement (EQI):
Thank you, thank you, thank you, MS4s. You ended up raising the survey response rate to 74%, which allowed us to close the survey on a very strong note. We know the survey request came during a very busy period of your life, and it’s for this reason we are doubly appreciative of your engagement.
As the school is gearing up for its accreditation preparation, we will get back to you with a report on the survey findings and follow-up actions.
Be sure to sign up by Aug. 30 for a mock interview if you haven’t already
If you haven’t already done so, this is a reminder to sign up for Career Advising’s Mock Interview program. Sign-ups close at 10:59 p.m. AK, 11:59 p.m. PT on Aug. 30 and 12.59 a.m. MT Aug. 31.
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.
Here is a link to the previous newsletter for MS4s.