In this issue:
- Have Your Voice Heard – ISA Follow-Up Survey and AAMC Y2Q Launching Soon!
- Career Advising Tip of the Month
Have Your Voice Heard – ISA Follow-Up Survey and AAMC Y2Q Launching Soon!
This October, all UWSOM students will be invited to participate in the 2025 Independent Student Analysis (ISA) Follow-Up Survey. The survey will open October 6 and remain available through October 17. It takes just 15 minutes to complete, and your feedback is essential in shaping the medical student experience and supporting UWSOM’s accreditation process with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Plus—you’ll have a chance to win gift cards of up to $500 for participating!
Please note that the AAMC Y2Q will also launch on October 1st. These are two different surveys, and we would greatly appreciate your feedback on both!
Keep an eye on your inbox for the email invitation arriving October 6 with your personalized survey link.
Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month
This advice is for all students and includes first-generation and BIPOC student lenses.
Welcome back! Mind, Brain and Behavior (MBB) is a rigorous block, so make sure this is your main focus. In the background, try to sprinkle in some Step 1 prep this fall. A good option is to review Sketchy pharm and micro or create Anki cards based on missed practice questions to review over the quarter.
While Step 1 is Pass/Fail, approach the exam as if it were scored. A lot of concepts will show up again on Step 2, subject exams, and on the wards. Building a strong foundation of knowledge early in your career will lighten the load down the line! If you benefit from a structured learning environment, consider attending the weekly group tutoring sessions specifically for Step 1.
- 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 takes you to past information for MS2s.