In this issue: MS2 Foundations Phase Updates Career Advising Tip of the Month MS2 Foundations Phase Updates August 29 is the end of MHS II asynchronous sessions. Review Canvas for final deliverables and ensure all assignments, evaluations, and logs are submitted before your next course begins. Triple I summer research portion is ending soon and […]
In this issue: Veteran’s Administration Clerkships: Required Consent Form Career Advising Tip of the Month Veteran’s Administration Clerkships: Required Consent Form New policies require that all students complete the UWSOM Consent and Release of Information Form by Friday, September 5, 2025—a one-time compliance requirement. The School must verify gender, citizenship, and Selective Service status (for […]
In Anchorage, Alaska, second-year medical student Abigail Crawford is helping lead an initiative that’s saving lives and reshaping the way people think about opioid overdose. As co-lead of the Narcan Education & Distribution Project at the Anchorage WWAMI site, Crawford works alongside fellow student volunteers to provide free community training and resources focused on opioid […]
In this issue: Sign Up for Mock Interviews Applying in Radiation Oncology Networking Session ICYMI: AOA Nominations & Application Open Until August 17 Residency Application System Request Form Sign Up for Mock Interviews If you’re preparing to apply to residency programs this fall, sign up for a mock interview now! Virtual mock interviews will be […]
In this issue: Curriculum Dates to Know Clinical Rotations Contact Sheet Applying in Radiation Oncology Networking Session Self-Nominations for 2026-27 LCME Student Membership Are Open Career Advising Tip of the Month Curriculum Dates to Know August 11: Summer A term ends this week and Summer B starts Monday. Congratulations to those completing a clerkship or […]
In this issue: Career Advising Tip of the Month Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month This advice is for all students and includes first-generation and BIPOC student lenses. Consider setting up shadowing in specialties you are interested in or making plans with your Triple I mentors for in-person/virtual research projects — even […]
In this issue: Career Advising Tip of the Month Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month This advice is for all students and includes first-generation and BIPOC student lenses. Your #1 priority right now is to adjust to medical school, everything else comes second. Develop a relationship with your College Faculty/Mentor, as over […]
The Admissions Ambassadors Program is a voluntary service group that offers opportunities for students to connect with prospective and current applicants to UWSOM. Interacting with current medical students can have a profound impact on potential future doctors, including: middle and high school kids who are still exploring if medicine is their path current applicants who […]
Dr. Erik Malmberg, Assistant Dean for Equity and Medical Student Engagement, will be leaving his position effective August 31, 2025. This decision has been made for personal reasons, as Dr. Malmberg pursues a new opportunity with his family. We support him and his family and recognize the importance of his role, especially in fostering an […]
Reporting concerns in the learning environment: The Learning Environment Reference Card is a handy tool that describes the procedure for reporting concerns in the learning environment as well as other important information. It includes a QR code for quick access to one of the reporting mechanisms, the online Learning Environment Reporting Tool (aLERT). If you […]
