In this issue:
- Spring Junior AOA Election Results
- Peer to Peer: Road to Residency Tip of the Month
Spring Junior AOA Election Results
The UW Chapter of AOA held their spring election for Junior AOA members last week. Students were selected using a process that incorporates grades, nominations, information about their service and scholarly efforts, and a lived experiences statement. The students’ names were de-identified during the election process. The top 25% of the class is eligible to be considered for AOA. In total, the chapter can elect up to 20% of the class. In the spring, the chapter elects a small portion of the chapter. The remaining majority of the chapter will be elected as fourth– year students in the fall, prior to the application due date for residency programs.
Below, please find the list of newly elected junior AOA members who have granted permission to share this news and join us in congratulating them!
- Logan Bailey
- Sonia Grutzius
- Dale Hansen
- Julian Naranjo
- Armita Norouzi
- Kareena Patel
- Erin Petersen
- Brian Riley
- Hareen Seerha
- Heidi Taggart
- Crystal Tam
Peer to Peer: Road to Residency Tip of the Month
This advice is for all students and includes first generation and BIPOC student lenses.
MS3s: Many of you are finishing Patient Care Phase. After Step 2, you will do rotations in the field(s) you want to explore further before applying to residency. Now is the time to contact your specialty career advisor(s), if you are not already sure you are on their advising list. Get on the advisor’s radar for your top two specialties so you are ready when the new residency application cycle begins. Be prepared to provide them with your grades, Step 1 and 2 results, CV/activities and background, so they can support you with application strategies based upon their assessment of your competitiveness and your goals.
- Reviewed by MS4 Abraham Correa-Medina. Originally written by alum Shanelle Briggs, MD.