In this issue:
- Update Examplify!
- UW School of Medicine Compliance Award
- UWSOM Health Equity Pathways Q&A Session
- Global Surgery Alliance Triple I Panel (Virtual) – October 7
- The Triple I Discovery and Integration Project Directory and the Funded Research Project Database are now open
- ISA Follow up Survey Launching Monday, October 6! Win up to $500!
- Regional RUOP Information Session dates are now scheduled!
- Career Advising Tip of the Month
Update Examplify!
This is a friendly reminder for all Foundations students to update Examplify to version 3.9.0 before your next exam. Using an old version for exams may lead to downloading issues, software crashing, or other unpredicted glitches. You can download this version from the Examsoft portal (look for the download link on the left-hand side of the page after logging in)
UW School of Medicine Compliance Award
UWSOM is pleased to announce The Commitment to Patient Safety and Personal Accountability Certificate of Recognition (the “Compliance Award”), which recognizes students during their third year (but the work starts now!) who complete all compliance requirements by the initial due date.
- Who: MD students who complete all compliance requirements by the initial due date, starting as first year students
- When: Awarded July of MS3 year, ready for CV/ERAS applications
- What: Letter and certificate signed by Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
- Why: To recognize accountability, professionalism, and commitment to patient safety
- How: Follow instructions in UWSOM compliance emails, complete each item by the listed due date (reminders will be sent), and ensure completion is confirmed by the initial deadline
This award demonstrates your responsibility to both patients and the profession, while also strengthening your residency application. Our goal is for 100% of the class to earn it.
For questions, please contact Gabriel Sarah at gesarah@uw.edu or Laura Ellis at lbellis@uw.edu.
UWSOM Health Equity Pathways Q&A Session
MS1s are cordially invited to the Autumn 2025 UWSOM Health Equity Pathways Q&A. Come learn about the UWSOM pathways related to health equity in this informal information session. Students from across WWAMI are invited!
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 7-8pm PT (6pm AK, 8pm MT)
Location: Zoom Link
Pathways represented:
The session will be recorded. Contact Alisse Cassell (alisse@uw.edu) with any questions.
Global Surgery Alliance Triple I Student Panel – October 7 (Virtual)
Calling all MS1s! The Global Surgery Student Alliance is excited to host the Triple I Student Panel on October 7th from 7pm – 8 pm PST. Come join the Zoom meeting and hear from current students about their experiences doing RUOP/TRUST, research, or GHIP! Bring your questions, as this will be a perfect opportunity to talk with students who have recently completed these experiences. This event will include a quick general Q/A followed by 45 minutes of breakout rooms.
Have Your Voice Heard – ISA Follow-Up Survey Launching Soon! Win Up to $500!
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 LCME. Plus—you’ll have a chance to win gift cards of up to $500* for participating!
Keep an eye on your inbox for the email invitation arriving October 6 with your personalized survey link.
*According to the UW policy, student employees (e.g., tutors, research assistants, hourly workers, etc.) cannot receive a gift card. If you win the raffle as a student employee, we will send alternative items of the same value from Amazon.
The Triple I Discovery and Integration Project Directory and the Funded Research Project Database are Now Open
- Project Directory: https://education.uwmedicine.org/curriculum/medical-student-scholarship/directory-of-faculty-projects-2/
- Funded Research Project Database: https://education.uwmedicine.org/curriculum/medical-student-scholarship/funded-research-opportunities/
Please note: Not all funded research projects meet Triple I requirements. Contact the Triple I Team at somiii@uw.edu if you are unsure.
Program Highlight: NCOR-KUH Summer Medical Student Research Program
For rising first- or second-year medical students interested in non-malignant kidney, urology, or hematology research. This 8-week, full-time summer experience includes mentored research, lectures, and career development opportunities.
Learn more: https://ncorkuh.uw.edu/summer-research-program
What happens with your learning environment feedback?
When you share learning environment feedback, it’s reviewed, tracked, and sent to the right leaders for follow-up—all while keeping your identity protected. You’ll receive updates along the way until the ticket is closed. Read more →
Regional RUOP Information Session dates are now scheduled!
This is your chance to learn more about the RUOP experience and ask any questions you may have. You can view your region’s Info Session date and time below and Zoom information is listed in your Elentra calendar. Additionally, updates will be posted to the E25 Triple I Canvas page, so be sure to check that site to stay on top of future announcements.
SEATTLE
November 12 (Wednesday), 6:00 – 7:00PM Pacific
SPOKANE
November 13 (Thursday), 11:30AM – 12:30PM Pacific
WYOMING
Date/Time TBD
ALASKA
November 6 (Thursday), 12:00 – 1:00PM Alaska / 1:00 – 2:00PM Pacific
MONTANA
November 14 (Friday), 11:30AM – 12:30PM Mountain / 10:30 – 11:30AM Pacific
IDAHO
November 14 (Friday), 12:00 – 1:00PM Pacific / 1:00 – 2:00PM Mountain
Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month
This advice is for all students and includes first-generation and BIPOC student lenses.
You’ve now heard about our school’s summer Independent Investigative Inquiry (III) requirement. There are multiple ways to fulfill this requirement.
The Rural Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP) is a great way to build up your clinical skills while making a real impact in a local community. RUOP, along with programs like Discovery and Integration and Global Health Immersion Program (GHIP) are valuable no matter which specialty you end up choosing.
If you’re aiming for a very competitive specialty that recommends research, it’s a good idea to do research next summer. Don’t stress if it’s not directly related to your field of interest – that’s pretty common! Residency programs value the experience and your ability to produce meaningful results in different areas of medicine. Research not your jam? No worries! Lots of specialties don’t need it.
Check out the advice from specialty career advisors in the UWSOM Specialty Guides under “Foundations Phase Planning,” on how to “Get Engaged with this Specialty,” and “Extracurricular Planning.” Wondering where your career path may take you in med school? You can start exploring specialties with interest group events and the Career Advising Video Library.
- 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.