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Applications open for Magnuson Scholars Program

The Magnuson Scholars Program recognizes one graduate student in each of the University of Washington's six health sciences schools who demonstrates excellent academic performance and outstanding potential for research in the health sciences. Sponsor:  Warren G. Magnuson Institute for Biomedical Research and Health Professions Training Program: Magnuson Scholars Program School of Medicine internal deadline: Feb. 17, 2023 Funding Amount per scholar:  Projected amount for 2023-2024 is approximately $32,000 Synopsis...

MS2s: N95 fit testing order form and locations

A message from the Compliance team: This message is intended for students beginning or continuing in Patient Care Phase (PCP) clerkships in the academic year (AY) 2023-24. E21 MSTP students and E21 students who will be on a leave of absence in AY 2023-24 are exempt from this requirement.  In-person N95 fit testing is required for all students who will be in PCP clerkships. The...

Video: Five things to know about studying for Step 1

Here are perspectives and tips from Maya Sardesai, M.D., M.Ed., the Assistant Dean for Student Development in Student Affairs, about studying for Step 1.

“The physician who saved my life is now my medical school mentor”

A medical student who'd been badly hurt at age 16 in a car accident will be mentored this summer by the physician who helped to save her life. You can read about Chloe Koessl in her own words through a story in the Billings Gazette. Koessl is from Glasgow, Montana, a town of just under 5,000 people. After the accident, Koessl was rushed to the town's small...

Video: Thoughts about your upcoming clinical schedule

Clinical schedules will be coming out soon. Dr. Sardesai wanted to share thoughts about what you might consider in looking over your schedule. Hear from her in the video: 

Video: Thoughts about studying for Step 1

Here is a message from Maya Sardesai, M.D., M.Ed., the Assistant Dean for Student Development in Student Affairs, about some things to remember when studying for Step 1.

Video: Thoughts about your upcoming clinical schedule

Clinical schedules will be coming out soon. Dr. Sardesai wanted to share thoughts about what you might consider in looking over your schedule. Hear from her in the video:

MS2 deadline for criminal background check is Jan. 31, 2023

Heads up about something you can complete after about Tuesday, Jan. 10: Students are required to renew their criminal background check (CBC) in January of their second year.  Students with any new findings on their criminal background check will be required to meet with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. ALL students are required to maintain compliance, including concurrent degree students (MSTP), students on a...

MS2 deadline for criminal background check is Jan. 31, 2023

Heads up about something you can complete after about Tuesday, Jan. 10: Students are required to renew their criminal background check (CBC) in January of their second year.  Students with any new criminal findings on their criminal background check will be required to meet with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. ALL students are required to maintain compliance, including concurrent degree students (MSTP), students on...

DEI scholarship for hospital medicine deadline is Jan. 15, 2023

Here is an excellent opportunity for a third-year Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) student interested in pursuing hospital medicine as a career. The Society of Hospital Medicine is offering a $25,000 scholarship to a third-year URiM medical student who has demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in hospital medicine as well as a commitment to health equity and improving care for underserved communities. Learn...