This page contains all MS3 updates included in the UWSOM Weekly Student Newsletter.
Registration presents away rotations webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 15 A message from Registration: About to start your E&F phase? Interested in learning about away electives? Not sure what you need to do to find one, apply for it, and get credit toward your M.D. for it? Join us at the Away Rotations Webinar on Wednesday, […]
Register right away: Attend this AAMC student webinar to understand the VSLO system for applying to away rotations The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is hosting a Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) webinar on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. AK, 4 p.m. PT and 5 p.m. MT. The Career Advising team encourages any […]
The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) is preparing to select its next class of student members for the upcoming year. Peer nomination is the critical first step in the selection process. Included below is more information about the organization, the nomination process, and the election process. What is Gold Humanism Honor Society? GHHS is a […]
Message from Financial Aid A message from the Financial Aid team: If your aid is on hold because your clerkships have not started and your aid will fully cover tuition once it is disbursed, Financial Aid will make sure you do not get charged a late payment fee. If your aid will partially cover tuition, […]
Family medicine scholarship opportunity The deadline to apply for the Pisacano Leadership Foundation (PLF) scholarships is May 1, 2023. The Pisacano Scholars Leadership program seeks to advance family medicine by providing well-educated, community-minded leaders in primary care. The program is designed to provide educational programs, leadership training, and funding. Scholars are expected to attend annual […]
AMA offers four scholarship opportunities; apply for nomination by Jan. 13, 2023 The American Medical Association (AMA) has four scholarship opportunities for rising fourth-year students or students graduating in May/June 2024. Underrepresented in Medicine (formerly Minority Scholars Award – $10,000 award) ·African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic or American Indian/Native Hawaiians/Alaska Native who demonstrates a dedication to […]
ICYMI: Be sure to access to TexasSTAR by Jan. 3, 2023 UWSOM Career Advising has provided you access to TexasSTAR, a national data resource used to demystify the residency application process. This tool allows you to review self-reported data from recently matched medical students so that you can better target your residency applications to programs […]
Be sure to access to TexasSTAR by Jan. 3, 2023 UWSOM Career Advising has provided you access to TexasSTAR, a national data resource used to demystify the residency application process. This tool allows you to review self-reported data from recently matched medical students so that you can better target your residency applications to programs where […]
There are no updates for MS3s this week, but here is a new Tip of the Month: Career Advising Student Advisory Board – Tip of the Month As you’re finalizing fourth-year schedules, here are a few things to consider: If you are considering/exploring various specialties, make sure you schedule them early (spring, early summer)! You […]
ICYMI: Time to register and plan for Step 2 CK It’s time to register for Step 2 CK! The deadline to take the Step 2 CK is June 30, 2023, or 12 weeks following the end of your Patient Care Phase (third-year clerkships) for students who have expanded. Students must pass all Patient Care Phase clerkships, including any remediation, before taking Step 2 CK. Below you will find […]
