In this issue:
- In-Person N95 Mask Fit Testing – Due December 1
- ICYMI: Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship
- Career Advising Tip of the Month
In-Person N95 Mask Fit Testing – Due December 1
This message is intended for students beginning or continuing in Patient Care Phase clerkships in AY 2026-27. E24 MSTP students and E24 students who will be on a leave of absence for the entirety of AY 2026-27 are exempt from this requirement.
Deadline: 12/01/2025
Instructions for N95 in-person fit testing
AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship
The UW AOA chapter invites you to apply for the 2026 AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship. UW AOA will be nominating one student from UWSOM-WWAMI to represent the UW chapter at the national selection. The award includes a $7,000 scholarship to support your research, to be conducted over a 2-12-month period (minimum of 240 hours). The research should focus on clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology, social science/health services research, leadership, or professionalism.
This opportunity is open to first- and second-year students who do not already have and are not pursuing a PhD. You do not need to be a member of AOA to apply, and the opportunity is open to students at all WWAMI sites. Additional information, including a list of required application components, can be found here.
All application materials must be submitted via email to the members listed below by 11:59 PM PST on December 21, 2025.
Cheri Chambers [cheriliu@uw.edu]
Miranda Li [mli62@uw.edu]
Brian Riley [briley1@uw.edu]
Crystal Tam [crysjt8@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.