In this issue: N95 Fit Testing for second-year students is due by Dec. 6 ICYMI: Compliance deadline for data stewardship is Nov. 15, 2024 Seattle students: Career Planning Session is Monday, Nov. 12 Update about the ISA Survey This week’s USMLE Step 1 group sessions Tip of the Month: Staying organized N95 Fit Testing for […]
To the UW Medicine Community: Our observance of Native American Heritage Month begins Nov. 1. It is a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, histories and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples in the United States. Flag raising events will take place on UW Medicine hospital campuses. Some of the most vital programs at UW Medicine were […]
The following email was sent to medyr2ad on Nov. 6, 2024 This message is intended for students beginning or continuing in Patient Care Phase clerkships in AY 2025-26. E23 MSTP students and E23 students who will be on a leave of absence for the entirety of AY 2025-26 are exempt from this requirement. Deadline The deadline […]
The UW School of Medicine is fortunate to include talented leaders and faculty, including those mentioned below. Congratulations to the following award recipients! If you hear of others receiving awards, please let us know. Dr. Friedrich receives Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)’s Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award The recipient: Jeff […]
This message was sent to students on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024: Dear Students, We are reaching out because Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. We encourage you all to exercise your right to vote and participate in this important form of civic engagement. Election Day and the days following can impact members of our […]
Here’s who is in this photo from the WWAMI and Texas A & M gathering at the Health Sciences Center in Seattle, Oct. 31, 2024, from left to right: Miranda Olsen, Director of Academic Rural and Regional Affairs, University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) John McCarthy, MD, Assistant Dean for Rural Programs, UWSOM Erin […]
Friday, Nov. 1, 20224,marks the start of open enrollment for health insurance coverage through both state and federal marketplace exchanges. As medical students managing rigorous schedules, you’l find having comprehensive health coverage is essential. Key Information: Open Enrollment Period: Idaho: October 15 – December 16, 2024 via Your Health Idaho Alaska, Montana, & Wyoming: November […]
This email from the compliance team was sent to MS2-4s on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024: Compliance Deadline: November 15, 2024 UW Medicine requires all medical students to learn how to properly safeguard confidential information and comply with standards for personal accountability for data stewardship. This is an annual SOM and UW Medicine compliance requirement. All students, […]
TO: E23 students and students entering clerkships in Spring Quarter 2025 RE: Respiratory Protection Program Requirements (including online training, medical clearance, and respirator fit test) NOTE: This is from an email sent Oct. 22, 2024, to all E23 students who are entering Patient Care Phase (PCP) clerkships in Spring Quarter 2025. E23 […]
Open Enrollment has begun in Idaho and will begin in the other WWAMI states on November 1, however, between exams, clerkships, Step exams, and residency interviews, your insurance needs are probably the last thing on your mind. But as a medical student, making smart insurance choices now can save you money later. Depending on your […]
