This page contains updates for the MS1 class included in the UWSOM Weekly Student Newsletter.
Deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 1, to apply for the Educational Quality Improvement Strategic Planning (EQISP) Committee The Educational Quality Improvement Strategic Planning (EQISP) Committee is recruiting two first-year students as members of the committee. The EQISP Committee ensures that the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) is meeting educational goals for medical student programs and […]
MSA Travel Grant deadline is Feb. 2 The Medical Student Association (MSA) Travel Grant supports medical students attending a regional, national or international conference by paying for conference registration, fees or airfare. Students may receive one travel grant per academic year (July-June) and may only apply for one grant per application cycle (August and January). […]
No news for MS1s this week. Here is a new Tip of the Month: Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month We hope you had a restful winter break! If you would like, you can now schedule your initial career advising and exploration meeting here. Taking time for career exploration early on will be super […]
No news for MS1s this week. The Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month feature returns next week, Jan. 12. In case you missed it, here is most recent MS1 newsletter. Have a great week!
Pathway application deadline is this evening! As we shared last week, the deadline to apply is this evening, Dec. 15; learn more about the different Pathways here: Black Health Justice Pathway https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/black-health-justice-pathway/ Latinx Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/latinx-health-pathway/ LGBTQI+ Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/lgbtq-health-pathway/ Indian Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/indian-health-pathway/ After you open the link, click on “Apply for Pathway” on the main pathway website. Meanwhile, non-clinical electives sponsored […]
Pathway application deadline extended to Dec. 15, 2022 The deadline has been extended; learn more about Pathways here: Black Health Justice Pathway https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/black-health-justice-pathway/ Latinx Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/latinx-health-pathway/ LGBTQI+ Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/lgbtq-health-pathway/ Indian Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/indian-health-pathway/ After you open the link, click on “Apply for Pathway” on the main pathway website. Meanwhile, non-clinical electives sponsored by the Office of Healthcare Equity for Winter 2023 […]
Introduction to Career Planning Sessions in Seattle and Wyoming Your career advisor looks forward to seeing you in person for an hourlong session designed to set you up for success in career planning from Foundations to the Match. In Wyoming: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 11:45 a.m. MT In Seattle: Thursday, Dec. 8, Noon PT. (Health […]
Consider applying for the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring (MOM) program The American Academy of Ophthalmology would like MS1s who are underrepresented in medicine to know of the upcoming Jan. 31, 2023, application deadline for the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program. The Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program defines underrepresented in medicine (UIM) students to include those who are Black, Hispanic, […]
Missed the recent Syllabus to Specialty Faculty Panel Talks? For excellent advice and insight into the following fields, watch the recordings of the Syllabus to Specialty Faculty Panels that occurred during the recent Foundation Integration Week. Panels were organized and sponsored by UWSOM Career Advising. Recording of the Pathology, Radiation Oncology & Radiology panel […]
There are no updates for MS1s this week, but we have a new Tip of the Month: Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month Now that you’re getting used to medical school, use your Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) account to take this fun assessment to see what specialties you might fit well for you. Let your results help […]
