MS4 Class Information: June 4, 2026

In this issue:

  • Texas STAR Residency Data Dashboard

Texas STAR Residency Data Dashboard 

As a reminder, on May 12 or May 13 you should have received an email from Microsoft Power BI with the subject line, “Hannah Cochran has shared Power BI Report ‘Texas STAR Dashboard 2026’ with you.” This is not a spam email, but is your personal link to access Texas STAR, a national data resource used to help demystify the residency application process. The dashboard contains five years of self-reported data from matched students at 136+ medical schools, including UWSOM, and is administered by the UT Southwestern Medical School. (Please note, if you did not receive this email on May 12 or May 13, it should come through this week.)

How to access Texas STAR: 

  1. Click the “Open This Report” button in the email you received from Microsoft Power BI with a subject of “Hannah Cochran has shared Power BI Report ‘Texas STAR Dashboard 2026’ with you.” Check your junk/spam box if you don’t see it in your Inbox. 
  2. Your user account and password is linked to the UW NetID system (xxx@uw.edu). The password is the same as your UW NetID password. 
  3. Your link is not transferrable to others. 
  4. Bookmark the link for future reference. 
  5. If your link expires, request a new invitation email by visiting this website and clicking “Request Access.” Enter your UW email address. 

How to use Texas STAR: 

This link will take you to past information for MS4s.

Have a great week!