In this issue:
- Applications Open: MedStAR Program 2026 Cohort
- Career Advising Tip of the Month
Applications Open: MedStAR Program 2026 Cohort
MS1s are invited to apply to the Medical Student Addiction Research (MedStAR) Program. This National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded program allows students to meet their Independent Investigative Inquiry (III) requirement while receiving long-term mentorship in Addiction Medicine research and clinical training. Participants benefit from faculty guidance, networking opportunities, and support to present and publish their work.
Applications are due September 17 at 11:59 PM PT.
Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month
This advice is for all students and includes first-generation and BIPOC student lenses.
Congratulations on finishing your first block! You may have been thinking about getting involved in shadowing, research, and interest groups. Take your time choosing so you don’t overcommit. Prioritize preparing for the Infections & Immunity (I&I) block. Just as before, it will be a lot of content very quickly. The micro section of Sketchy is going to be a very valuable resource. Try to map out which videos you will need to watch daily or weekly.
Some students start exploring non-clinical electives and pathway programs. These educational opportunities can be a great way to gain a well-rounded medical education.
- Reviewed by MS4 Cara Chapman. Originally written by alum Shanelle Briggs, MD.
We welcome tips and ideas from all students. Please reach out to Career Advising at medadv@uw.edu.
This link will take you to past information for MS1s.