Happy birthday Chris G.!

Here's wishing you a very happy birthday and a year full of successful experimentation in the wild, wondrous world of herpes.  For your birthday, the UW MSTP would like to offer you something a little bit different:

(No, no herpes songs or birthday cakes.  We're a little classier than that, Chris G.) 

If You Follow This Blog, You Probably Would!

UW MSTP, proud home of many a nerd. 

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For Anyone Needing A Little Mid-Week Encouragement; It's Almost Friday, You Can Do It!

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My PDS1 Recommended but Not Required Physical Exam Textbook

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Plants Get So Much Attention, But What About Fungi?

Everyone learns that plants are an important part of 

the ecosystem vital for functions such as food production, 

water filtration, and generating the oxygen we breath. 

But somehow fungi always get a little cheated in that

discussion. Check out this video from 

the fungarium at Kew gardens for a cool look at 

one of the world's more impressive fungi collections

 and learn a little more about these natural recyclers. 

Video brought to you by Youtube. 

When My Subject No-Shows Because It's "Too Cold Outside."

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Happy birthday Peter C.!

Here's wishing you a very merry birthday and a successful rest of the first half of medical school!

The UW MSTP does not recommend fretting about boards at this time, but just in case you're insistent on getting a jump on these things, here's a little refresher on human anatomy:

(Full disclosure: While we're, like, 90 percent sure the spleen isn't a secret male uterus, the UW MSTP blog hasn't been in medical school for quite some time.) 

Happy birthday Laura T.!

Have a fantastic day and an excellent year!  For your birthday, the UW MSTP blog offers you this delightful cake:

(We were considering sticking with a science theme, but pulmonology cakes are just so much less adorable.)  We hope this year brings you successful Western blot upon successful Western blot!

After a Long Night of Call

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Happy birthday Mitch B.!

Here's wishing you a wonderful day and a year full of scientific success!

The UW MSTP blog hopes you enjoy this picture of a delicious cake that probably only you will enjoy:

(We're not entirely sure why Santa Claus is on it, but it's literally a cake made out of kimchi, so we're not going to argue.)

Happy Lunar New Year!

The Blog of the UW MSTP wishes you a 

Happy Lunar New Year! 

It's the year of the sheep 

(or goat, depending on your traditions and translations). 

So why not some sheep cake pops? 

Cute AND tasty! 

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The Final MSTP Recruiting Weekend of the Season Starts Tomorrow!

We're hosting 16 bright young men and women for our last

interview weekend of the season tomorrow. 

Hello, recruits! Can't wait to meet you all! 

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Why They Switched All the Med School Exams to Computer Administration

(Obviously we are kidding. Or are we?) 

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Who Knew? Clearly Not Our Grade School Teachers

It's Monday -- back to work and back to school. 

But, it turns out that not everything you learn in 

school is 100% accurate. Did your grade school 

teachers ever try and teach you one of these 

common misconceptions as fact? 

Video brought to you by Youtube. 

Congratulations to Our MSTP Associate Director Mark B.!

Mark was awarded tenure here at UW Madison just 

over a week ago. Way to go, Mark! Now you can 

carry on with your dreams of mad scientisting without

fear of judgement, poverty, or not getting tenure. :] 

Happy Valentine's Day from the UW MSTP!

Remember, these comforting words can apply to both singles and non-singles 

alike today. There are plenty of significant others out there who may or may 

not be as awesome as lunch.

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Shrimp Purses

Taken at Sa Bai Thong, a popular spot

for Thai food just down the hill from

the hospital/HSLC complex. 

Photo credit: Brittany Y.

Happy birthday Jorge!

Hope you're having a wonderful day, and here's to an excellent second half of your second year! 

The UW MSTP blog heard from one of our many anonymous sources that you have a secret dream.  A dream of going on a legitimate bear hunt, as befits a man who is now of the Frozen North.  Well, the UW MSTP blog hears you, Jorge. We support your dream. And, for your birthday, we offer you this training video:

We believe in you, Jorge. 

At My Own Annual Physical During Med 3 Year

Haha, clearly we are kidding. Med 3 students have neither the

time nor the control over where they will physically be 

stationed during their rotations to be able to schedule and 

show up to a routine doctor's appointment. (But don't worry, 

they definitely have plenty of time for other forms of 

self care, such as making smoothies and doing yoga

and telling anyone within listening distance how much 

running they've been doing lately.)

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They Must Know A Lot About Trains

Another local license plate bursting with UW pride. 

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

This Pun is So Aggressive It Hurts

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Max

One of Laura F.'s two cats. 

He's on yer table, guardin' yer CD.

Photo credit: Douglas B. 

When My 8th-Year PhD-Student Lab Mate Decides to Just Master Out Instead of Finishing Their Dissertation

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Those are Some Pretty Nifty-Looking Neurons

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

Sound Suggestions

The weather forecast suggested that it might be particularly cold 

out there today, so here are some helpful suggestions*

from the internet on ways to keep warm! 

*Disclaimer: The UW MSTP is not responsible for the consequences of any actions taken in an attempt to follow the advice of clearly face science.


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BABY!

The Blog of the UW MSTP would like to say

CONGRATULATIONS to Chelsea H. (and husband BJ), 

who gave birth to baby Quinn a week ago today. 

Chelsea, you are now not only an adult but also a parent! 

Remember to use your powers for good. 

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Super Slow Mo Spaghetti

There are quite a few cooks in the UW MSTP. 

Here's a video for those out there who have ever noticed

(but perhaps not been able to explain) this strange characteristic 

of one of the most popular pastas in America. 

Video brought to you by Youtube. 

When the speaker follows up "we'll stop there" with 15 more slides, at least three of which are accompanied by the spoken phrase "last case..."

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MSTP Model of the Month

Just in time for February, here's our first ever MSTP Model of the Month! 

Featuring our very own Drew S. modeling Small Chair. 

Photo credit: Layla B.