Request a letter of recommendation
Congratulations, Student Doctor! You have performed well enough on rotation that you are interested in requesting a Letter of Recommendation for your ERAS application. This is an exciting opportunity that deserves your attention. For the best success in acquiring complementary letters, I recommend the following strategy: Set the goal that you will “work to […]
Residency application advice
I am excited you are planning to apply to the Family Medicine Match through ERAS. On this page, we will explore advice for making your application stand out to FM programs. We will also consider special needs. Initial considerations Family Medicine may be your only career goal, or you may be using Family Medicine as […]
Residency Explorer advice
Congratulations on planning to match to FM. This page reviews how to make the most of the Residency Explorer Tool. Initial considerations As you register and log into Residency Explorer, consider what you will want to know about programs to help you focus your application, interview, and ranking processes. There is a vast amount of data […]
Sub-Internship application advice
I am excited you are considering apply to Family Medicine. In this handout, we will explore the timeline and advice to secure your required Family Medicine Sub-Internship MED CLIN 531. Initial considerations Most applicants into Family Medicine residency choose to complete their graduation requirement for a Sub-Internship in their specialty choice of Family Medicine. […]
Residency Match planning
Thank you for your interest in Family Medicine as a career. Family physicians uphold the mission of WSUCOM in unique and moving ways, especially in caring for any patient, any need, just as they show up. The scope and flexibility of a career in Family Medicine also provides folks with a unique ability to consider passion, […]
Career explorations resources
Other resources Scheduling (January of Year 3) https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/become-a-resident/applying-to-residency/prepare-for-residency-interviews/questions.html https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/become-a-resident/applying-to-residency/prepare-for-residency-interviews/virtual-residency-interviews–questions-and-answers.html https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/become-a-resident/match/strolling-through-the-match.html https://www.ama-assn.org/residents-students/residency/4-things-consider-when-researching-medical-residency-programs https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/fees-eras-residency-applications https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/residency-programs-participating-program-signaling https://www.residencyexplorer.org https://familymedicine.uw.edu/network/programs/ https://oregonfmresidency.org 3Residency explorer advice https://students-residents.aamc.org/apply-smart-residency/residency-explorer-tool https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/data/eras-statistics-data 4Residency application advice Preparing for residency interviews. AAFP. Residency interview preparation: The medical student’s guide. AAFP. Strolling through the Match guidebook. AAFP. Fees for ERAS Residency Applications. AAMC. https://www.ama-assn.org/residents-students/residency/4-things-consider-when-researching-medical-residency-programs Residency Programs Participating in Program […]
Unit 1: Orientation and defining scholarship (Facilitator)
Learning Goals Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced preparation, professionalism, and giving and receiving feedback Identify the experience each group member has with scholarship and discovery Identify different approaches and subjects of scholarship and discovery Activity 1: Introductions Welcome to Medschlr 500. During these small-group sessions, you will […]
Style guide: Medschlr
Goals Identify the boundaries and contents of the axilla. Learn the architecture of the brachial plexus. Identify the muscles, nerves, and vessels of the arm. facilitators The number one complaint we hear from our students is that they have yet to learn what is coming in the future. Instruct students to refer to the course […]
MEDSCHLR sessions (Facilitator)
Colonic polyps and polyposis syndromes (Answers)
Answers Polyp type Where in colon? Genes involved Inheritance Extra-colonic disease Treatment Surveillance HNPCC (Lynch syndrome) Adenoma-to-carcinoma fast pathway R-sided colon cancers hMSH2, hMSH6, hMLK1, hMLH3, hPMS1, hPMS2 (DNA mismatch repair genes) AD Cancers!! gyn/GU tract, pancreas, SB, CNS Resect (ok for segmental) wherever has ca); Pts may opt for prophylactic surgery Genetic testing […]