welcome to uw amsa october 13, 2010 please sign in & be sure to grab some candy!
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Welcome to UW AMSAOctober 13, 2010
Welcome to UW AMSAOctober 13, 2010
Please sign in & be sure to grab some candy!
Meet the OfficersMeet the Officers
Catherine Hennessey (President) Senior, Biology (General) & B H Minor
Emily Jones (Executive Vice President) Senio, CMD Biology, Latin American Studies
and Diversity Minor
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Angela Kim (VP of Advocacy/Education) Senior, CMD Biology & Economics
Mara Hazeltine (VP of Advocacy/Education) Senior, Psychology
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Elroy An (VP of Public Relations) Junior, Biochemistry
Dennis Sorta (VP of Public Relations) Junior, Biochemistry Major and Minor in
Bioethics and Humanities
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Teagan Thorson (VP of Activities) Senior, Major: CMD Biology, Minor: Swedish
Kris Levine (VP of Activities) Junior, Biology (Physiology)
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Consuelo Olivas (Treasurer and VP of Membership) Senior, CMD Biology & Music (Minor)
Shelby Parkin (Secretary and Webmaster) Sophomore, Pre-pharmacy
UW Pre-med. AdvisorsUW Pre-med. Advisors
Heather Clineschmidt (Lead Academic Counselor) Pre-med. specialty
Ann Trail (Lead Academic Counselor) Pre-med.
What is AMSA?What is AMSA?
“This organization will strive to encourage and educate students and non-students alike focused on the topics of international health
concerns and fundamental aspects of the medical institution itself.”
Regular Meetings & Activities Advocacy, Current Events & Ethics
Fall Quarter ScheduleFall Quarter Schedule AMSA/MAPS Single Payer Discussion
+ TFA EventOctober 20th 4:00 - 5:00; 5-6:20 in SMI 120.
Kaplan National Practice TestOctober 23rd
Pre-health Affair (Semi-formal social event
November 5th 8-11PM Walker Ames
Medical Student Panel November 10th
AMSA/SHC/Kaplan Suture Clinic
Why join AMSA?Why join AMSA? National Membership ($75 for 5
years) Financial (Bank of America) Test Prep &Travel (Hotel/Car
Rental/Kaplan Discounts) Books, Equipment & Publications Insurance & Medical New Physician Subscription Learn more at:
www.amsa.org/member/benefits.cfm
Why Join AMSA?Why Join AMSA? Local Membership ($25)
Access to professors/doctors Hands on activities (casting/suture
clinics) Increase awareness about the medical
community Mentorship/networking Reduced cost AMSA Gear: t-shirt, mug, pens! Great new website: amsauw.com
Membership ExpectationsMembership Expectations
Members “in good standing” are expected to attend 3 meetings per quarter.
Hindsight is 20-20: . What I Wish I knew
Hindsight is 20-20: . What I Wish I knew
By the AMSA OfficersAdapted from Mayme Marshall
You will leave tonight… Outline You will leave tonight… Outline
Proactive Plan of Action: Walk the Walk
Study Strategies & Suggestions (that really work!)
The Improved Pre-med Mentality
Advice to help you make the most of your pre-med experience
Part 1: Walking the Premed WalkPart 1: Walking the Premed Walk
“We must have perseverance and
above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for
something and that this thing must be
attained.”~Madame Marie Curie
Claim/Support SystemClaim/Support System
“I just want to help people” Weak Claim, Strong Support
I just want to help people!
Clinical experience
Treating patients in Somalia
Helping homeless youth
Tutoring
Why Volunteer?Why Volunteer?Exposure to medical fieldReinforces motivation
Claim I enjoy clinical work.Support Lots of time in the
clinic.
…Because you don’t already have enough on your plate!
How to Volunteer…How to Volunteer…Mindsets
Use your passions as your guideOff the beaten path
Resources Volunteermatch.org Idealist.org Studentdoctor.net MedSchoolCountdown.com
Student Health Consortium http://health.asuw.org/clubs.php
Summer Medical and Dental Education Programs smdep.org
Medical Missions
Healthcare in a Developing NationHealthcare in a Developing Nation
Catherine in Costa RicaCatherine in Costa Rica
Research . . …Research . . …
Claim I want to pursue research
and advance medicine!Support Research background
Claim Patient care is right for me,
not academic medicineSupport Research background (or understand self)
More ResearchMore Research
Is research essential? How do I get in a lab?
Don’t hesitate to email professors Look at department faculty profiles Be choosy! Be patient
UW Undergraduate Research Program www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/atuw.html
Financial AidFinancial Aid Do NOT blindly accept
loans
Medical schools will ask about scholarships
Apply for Scholarships www.washington.edu/stude
nts/ugrad/scholar/
Mary Gates Research/Leadership Grant
An Alternative to ScienceAn Alternative to Science
PSYCH 101 C LIT 350 PHIL 242 SOC 214 ESRM 100 CHID 110 SPHSC 100
LING 200 CHID 250 CHID 205 CLAS 205 Music history 120, 162, 331 Ethnomusicology 316, 317, 318 499 credit Study Abroad
…take a class of special interest to you
Part 2:Study Strategies &
Suggestions
Part 2:Study Strategies &
Suggestions “…I wanted to
learn, to change,
to improve!”
~Marilyn Monroe
Study StrategiesStudy Strategies
Use Study Centers (Math, Chem, CLUE) Study Groups Start Webassign the day it is assigned Explore CHEM webpage for old exams Use accompanying textbook CD/Youtube Flashcards- every night, even at the IMA! If you don’t need a computer- don’t bring it Make time for sleep! Choose a location wisely!
Need to memorize biochem. Pathways? Grab a whiteboard in Odegaard or Allen Libraries
Suggestions for SuccessSuggestions for Success Prepare yourself for lecture
Sit in the same seat each day in lecture Don’t substitute podcasts for going to
lecture Know when you need to withdraw Be your own advocate! Make friends with your TA’s and
Professor- they grade you! Reduce test anxiety
Study far in advance Upward trajectory…
Need a Little Help…Need a Little Help…• WiSE: Women in Science Engineering
• MSEP: Minority Scholars Engineering Program
• Instructional Center (IC)
• CLUE
• Tri-Beta & Free Radicals
• AED Mentorship Program• PreHealth Advising:
www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway/advising/prehealth/
• Gateway Center (Time Management/Stress Control)
Part 3: The “Premed” MindsetPart 3: The “Premed” Mindset
“And will you succeed?
Yes indeed, yes indeed!
Ninety-eight and
three-quarters percent
guaranteed!”
~Dr. Seuss
Mentality:Your Worst Enemy?
Mentality:Your Worst Enemy?
We are ALL human Positive Self-Talk
Accept the Challenge & Commit But… It’s not fair! Remind yourself to be thankful
The “Curve” Mentality
…just keep on swimming!
Seek InspirationSeek Inspiration Literature
Mountains Beyond Mountains Think and Grow Rich Awaken the Giant Within How to Win Friends &
Influence People Walk through the UWSOM Talk to people who have
done it! Make science fun
Expanding ALL SidesBe a Complete Applicant
Expanding ALL SidesBe a Complete Applicant
Find a hobby Experimental CollegeIMA SwimmingSalsa Dancing
Go to Husky gamesTake time for yourselfGo on Seattle excursionsEat, sleep & be merry
Don’t resent your education
University of Washington School of Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
Study Abroad Coursework Exposure to Medicine
The good and bad Service/Humanitarianism Personal Statement Interview Selection Factors
Average GPA: 3.70 Mean MCAT: 10.33
Part 4:Suggestions, Hints, Tips, Pointers,
Words of Wisdom
Part 4:Suggestions, Hints, Tips, Pointers,
Words of Wisdom
“Wisdom is not a product of
schooling but of the lifelong
attempt to acquire it”
Albert Einstein
An Alternative to OdegaardBest Places to Study
An Alternative to OdegaardBest Places to Study
Gallagher Law Library Odegaard Study Rooms Foster Business Library Physics Library Mechanical Engineering Commons Henry Art Gallery Café Tully’s Balmer Classrooms
Make Your Life Easier Make Your Life Easier Bagley Lockers Make a private blog Update your resume Discover your organization
style Discover your learning style Brainstorm quarterly goals
Meet with Adviser Say NO, but don’t take NO
for an answer Be informed
THANKS! THANKS!