MS3 Class Information: November 13, 2025

In this issue: Career Advising Tip of the Month  Career Advising Student Advisory Board: Road to Residency Tip of the Month    This advice is for all MS3 students and includes first generation and BIPOC student lenses:      As you know, third year is busy! Something you can do to thank your future self is to update […]

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Policy Spotlight: Supervision & Safety Updates 

Two important policies have been updated to clarify expectations for clinical teaching and student safety:  1.9 Supervision of Medical Students in Clinical Settings: This policy reinforces safe, structured involvement of students in clinical care. Key highlights:  Supervisors will be faculty (regular, clinical, or affiliate) at UWSOM or directly overseen by someone who is.  Chaperones are […]

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MS4 Class Information: November 6, 2025

In this issue: Summer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF) Summer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF)   The Summer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF) is an NIH-supported summer research program for US medical students. It is a full-time, 8–12-week program in summer(s) between school years in medical school (May to August). It focuses on students who are considering a biomedical […]

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MS3 Class Information: November 6, 2025

In this issue: Summer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF) HCOP Ambassadors Wanted Career Advising Tip of the Month  Summer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF)   The Summer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF) is an NIH-supported summer research program for US medical students. It is a full-time, 8–12-week program in summer(s) between school years in medical school (May to August). […]

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MS2 Class Information: November 6, 2025

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 […]

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MS1 Class Information: November 6, 2025

In this issue:  Applications Are Open for the Humanities and Arts Pathway  Join the EQI Strategic Planning Committee  HCOP Ambassadors Wanted Career Advising Tip of the Month  Applications Are Open for the Humanities and Arts Pathway  The Humanities and Arts Pathway (HAP) provides a unique educational experience for medical students to thoughtfully and creatively engage […]

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Dr. McPhillips Named New Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

UWSOM IS happy to announce that Dr. Heather McPhillips will serve as the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs as of November 1, 2025, transitioning from her former role as Associate Dean for Curriculum. Dr. McPhillips is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Clinician-Scholar pathway and practices general pediatrics at University of Washington. […]

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MS4 Class Information: October 30, 2025

In this issue: Interview Season Survey #1 Opened October 28  Interview Season Survey #1 Opened Oct. 28   Between now and January, you will receive three interview season surveys from career advising. The first of these surveys should have arrived in your inbox from Qualtrics on the morning of October 28. We ask everyone to respond […]

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