This page contains updates for the MS1 class included in the UWSOM Weekly Student Newsletter.
Otolaryngology opportunity From time to time, we share opportunities outside of UW Medicine. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City’s Department of Otolaryngology is offering paid research fellowships for medical students interested in a scholarly year. The deadline to apply for one of four spots is March 20, 2024. Learn more […]
There is no news for MS1s this week “Tip of the Month” from the Career Advising Student Advisory Board We hope you had a restful winter break! You can now schedule your initial career advising and exploration meeting. Taking time for career exploration early on will be super beneficial. Explore the Career Advising website and […]
Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds can apply for new program The UW Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) is seeking applications from highly motivated and economically disadvantaged students who are interested in helping their community and supporting their career development. HCOP Ambassadors is a two-year interprofessional program that includes: Educational Enrichment: learning about topics such as […]
Please schedule your Intro to Career Planning Meeting if you haven’t yet A message from your career advisors: This is a friendly reminder to schedule your MS1 Intro to Career Planning Meeting with your career advisor anytime from now through May 2024. Not all of you will be able to schedule in January, as there are […]
Office of Healthcare Equity update Applications for the Office of Healthcare Equity Pathways will close tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 15, at 11:59 p.m. local time. Black Health Justice Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/black-health-justice-pathway/ Latinx Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/latinx-health-pathway/ LGBTQ Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/lgbtq-health-pathway/ Indian Health Pathway: https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/indian-health-pathway/ Meanwhile, you can learn more about upcoming non-clinical electives sponsored by the Office of Healthcare Equity. See this flyer for […]
Applications open for Triple I: RUOP, GHIP, SoD/SoI The deadline for all applications is Jan. 4, 2023. If you are applying for Scholarship of Discovery (SoD) or Integration (SoI) and do not have a mentor/project confirmed yet, please put TBD for those sections. Triple I Office Hours There are office hours to answer any […]
MS1s sought for the educational quality improvement strategic planning committee The Educational Quality Improvement Strategic Planning (EQISP) Committee is recruiting two first-year students to serve as members of the committee. The EQISP Committee is charged with ensuring that UWSOM meets its educational goals for medical student programs and achieves excellence and innovation in our learning programs. This translates to […]
Pilot Pathway opens for focus on Clinical and Translational Research The application is available for a pilot Pathway on Clinical and Translational Research. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2023. You can find more information about the Pathway including a list of FAQs online. Questions? Contact Pathway Director Mark Whipple, M.D. or Pathway Administrator Aric […]
Directory of faculty projects is now available You can now view the Triple I Canvas site and Summer Research Database. Keep an eye on the sites for updates and look for announcements from somiii@uw.edu. Students who choose Scholarship of Discovery (SoD) and Integration (SoI) will complete their modules on this Canvas site, but SoD/SoI modules […]
Introduction to Career Planning sessions held throughout WWAMI Seattle students: Tuesday, Nov. 14; 12:15 p.m. Health Sciences Building, Room T553 Session content includes: Key information and resources to support specialty and career exploration Preparing for 1:1 Career Advising appointments. These happen anytime January through May 2024 Answering your career planning questions! We will send you the […]
