In this issue:
- Online Pre-requisites for N95 Mask Fit Testing – Due November 15
- HCOP Ambassadors Wanted
- Career Advising Tip of the Month
Online Prerequisites for N95 Mask Fit Testing – Due November 15
All MS2 students must complete the UW School of Medicine’s respiratory barrier protection program, including online training, medical clearance, and respirator fit testing to ensure student and patient safety in clinical settings, including those associated with clerkships, clinical electives, service-learning opportunities, etc. Students are responsible for all expenses related to compliance with this requirement, and students on financial aid may request an adjustment to their aid budget to cover the costs.
Deadlines:
Prerequisites: November 15, 2025
In-person N95 fit testing: December 1, 2025
Religious exemption requests should be sent to Laura Ellis, Compliance Director lbellis@uw.edu.
HCOP Ambassadors Wanted
The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Ambassador role is designed to help health professional students develop leadership skills relevant to working with underrepresented healthcare populations.
- Gain experience in working with an underserved population
- Complete a short community-based project
- Mentor high school and undergraduate students interested in a health career
- Receive mentorship from a faculty member
- Eligible for a 1K stipend!
All students in a health professional school with about 2 years left are eligible to apply.
We’re still accepting applications for the fall 2025 HCOP Ambassador cohort.
Rolling admission until all spots are filled by November 30, 2025
Questions? Please email Dr. Hoa Appel at happel@uw.edu.
Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month
This advice is for all MS2 students and includes first generation and BIPOC student lenses.
Congratulations! You’re almost done with the classroom portion of medical school! During this last bit of pre-clinicals, continue participating in interest group events, volunteering, and other extracurriculars. If you haven’t gotten to shadow or explore more about some of your interested specialties, there are many people you can reach out to, including your college mentor or other faculty. Do so by the end of this fall quarter for potential opportunities. You can also check out these videos to learn more! Of course, prioritize your blocks, and don’t spread yourself too thin. Now is also a great time to brainstorm a study plan for STEP 1. Don’t wait for your dedicated time! Your learning specialist is a great resource to get started.
- Reviewed by MS4 Cara Chapman. Originally written by alum Shanelle Briggs, MD.
Career Advising welcomes 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.