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!