This page contains all MS4 updates included in the UWSOM Weekly Student Newsletter.
*Information for those who did not just graduate* Friendly Reminder—Away Rotations If you have accepted a host institution’s offer to complete an away rotation, you must complete an Application for Special Assignment Elective and, upon approval, request to add the away in E*Value. Accepted offers in VSAS/VSLO are not automatically added to your schedule and these steps are required in order […]
*Information for those who did not just graduate* Friendly Reminder—Away Rotations If you have accepted a host institution’s offer to complete an away rotation, you must complete an Application for Special Assignment Elective and, upon approval, request to add the away in E*Value. Accepted offers in VSAS/VSLO are not automatically added to your schedule and these steps are required in order […]
*Information for those who did not just graduate* Student Affairs & Career Advising Presents: Residency Application Systems 101 To learn more about the residency application systems, join Student Affairs and Career Advising at the upcoming Residency Application Systems 101 session. Sarah Wood will present an overview of the residency application systems. The focus is on ERAS but […]
Final Reminder: AAMC Graduation Questionnaire and Explore & Focus Phase Survey Updates Please pay-it-forward to future UW medical students by helping your school reach an 80% completion rate. AAMC GQ Goal Response Rate: 80% Today’s Response Rate: 52% Est. Time to Complete: 45 minutes Incentives: A $50-value gift you will choose from Amazon. We will draw between 1 and 4 student names (depending on the […]
Financial Aid Reminders Check out the AAMC Webinars for helpful information about PSLF and Repayment Strategies for the Class of 2021 Federal Government Exit Counseling: around May 3, you should have received an automated email from UW with information about your required federal exit counseling. This is separate from your 1-1 SOMFAO Exit Interview. All graduating students with loans must complete […]
AAMC Graduation Questionnaire and Explore & Focus Phase Survey Updates Please pay-it-forward to future UW medical students by helping your school reach an 80% completion rate. AAMC GQ Goal Response Rate: 80% Today’s Response Rate: 42.2% Est. Time to Complete: 45 minutes Incentives: A $50-value gift you will choose from Amazon. We will draw between 1 and 4 student names (depending on the number […]
Final Reminder for Financial Aid Exit Interviews All graduating students can book a 30-minute exit interview with UWSOM Financial Aid. Students with more than $100,000 in debt are strongly encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. Sign up for your exit interview here: https://go.oncehub.com/UWSchoolofMedicineFinancialAid Prior to your exit interview, you will need to complete […]
AAMC Webinar: How to Manage Student Loans During Residency Friday, May 14, 2021, at 11 AM PDT Register to attend the May FIRST Friday webinar. We will answer your most pressing loan management questions and discuss the following topics: The repayment timeline Repayment plan options Postponing repayment Refinancing and consolidation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) CARES Act Registration URL: https://aamc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SsVX_XjmSfaBWKmPI-FSKw […]
MS4s Invited to Participate in Department of Surgery Focus Group The Department of Surgery is inviting current fourth-year students to participate in a focus group that examines student experiences during the Required 3rd year surgery clerkship rotation. The purpose of the focus group is to identify whether recurring themes exist regarding student expectations of their anticipated role […]
Due April 25: Register for Physician’s Oath & Hooding Ceremony All graduating MS4 students must respond to the POHC registration form (even if you are not planning to attend) so that Student Affairs can finalize event logistics. Link: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/hooding/406121 Due April 25: Submit a Graduation Photo All graduating MS4 students will receive a composite photo […]
