Welcome to UW AMSA October 13, 2010

1. Welcome to UW AMSAOctober 13, 2010 Please sign in & be sure to grab some candy!

2. Meet 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

3. Meet the Officers • Angela Kim (VP of Advocacy/Education) • Senior, CMD Biology & Economics • Mara Hazeltine (VP of Advocacy/Education) • Senior, Psychology

4. Meet the Officers • Elroy An (VP of Public Relations) • Junior, Biochemistry • Dennis Sorta (VP of Public Relations) • Junior, Biochemistry Major and Minor in Bioethics and Humanities

5. Meet the Officers • Teagan Thorson (VP of Activities) • Senior, Major: CMD Biology, Minor: Swedish • Kris Levine (VP of Activities) • Junior, Biology (Physiology)

6. Meet the Officers • Consuelo Olivas (Treasurer and VP of Membership) • Senior, CMD Biology & Music (Minor) • Shelby Parkin (Secretary and Webmaster) • Sophomore, Pre-pharmacy

7. UW Pre-med. Advisors • Heather Clineschmidt (Lead Academic Counselor) • Pre-med. specialty • Ann Trail (Lead Academic Counselor) • Pre-med.

8. 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

9. Fall Quarter Schedule • AMSA/MAPS Single Payer Discussion + TFA Event • October 20th 4:00 - 5:00; 5-6:20 in SMI 120. • Kaplan National Practice Test • October 23rd • Pre-health Affair (Semi-formal social event • November 5th 8-11PM Walker Ames • Medical Student Panel • November 10th • AMSA/SHC/Kaplan Suture Clinic

10. 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

11. 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

12. Membership Expectations • Members “in good standing” are expected to attend 3 meetings per quarter.

13. Hindsight is 20-20: . What I Wish I knew By the AMSA Officers Adapted from Mayme Marshall

14. 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

15. Part 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

16. Claim/Support System • “I just want to help people” Weak Claim, Strong Support Treating patients in Somalia Clinical experience Tutoring I just want to help people! Helping homeless youth

17. Why Volunteer? • Exposure to medical field • Reinforces motivation • Claim  I enjoy clinical work. • Support Lots of time in the clinic. …Because you don’t already have enough on your plate!

18. How to Volunteer… Mindsets • Use your passions as your guide • Off 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

19. Healthcare in a Developing Nation

20. Catherine in Costa Rica

21. Research . . … • Claim  I want to pursue research and advance medicine! • Support Research background • Claim  Patient care is right for me, not academic medicine • Support  Research background (or understand self)

22. More 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

23. Financial Aid • Do NOT blindly accept loans • Medical schools will ask about scholarships • Apply for Scholarships • www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/ • Mary Gates Research/Leadership Grant

24. 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 An Alternative to Science …take a class of special interest to you

25. Part 2:Study Strategies & Suggestions “…I wanted to learn, to change, to improve!” ~Marilyn Monroe

26. Study 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

27. Suggestions 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…

28. 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)

29. Part 3: The “Premed” Mindset “And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!” ~Dr. Seuss

31. 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!

32. Seek 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

33. Expanding ALL SidesBe a Complete Applicant • Find a hobby • Experimental College • IMA Swimming • Salsa Dancing • Go to Husky games • Take time for yourself • Go on Seattle excursions • Eat, sleep & be merry • Don’t resent your education

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. THANKS!