Skills They Don't Teach in Med School

It's the first day back after Thanksgiving, so here's a 

short, surprisingly slow-paced yet interesting video

to distract you oh so briefly from the fact that it's 

still the first day back after Thanksgiving. 

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When I Realize that I Need to be Back in School/Lab/On-the-Wards Tomorrow

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Important Questions on a Day like Today

Are you still sleeping off the Thanksgiving food coma?

Are you scared that one of your patients will ask you

why they feel tired after sleeping more than usual, 

and you won't have an answer?

Well, check out this video from mental floss

to learn a bit more about that phenomenon.

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It's a Perfect Day for Active Wear

It's the day after Thanksgiving, which means Black Friday 

sales and leftovers galore. It might even mean some active

wear for people who want to make sure that other people

perceive them as being pro-active about maintaining a

fit and healthy lifestyle despite yesterday's food-centric excesses. 

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Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

And for those of you out there who are worried that you might not be studying enough while enjoying time with family and/or friends this holiday, don't worry! We've got you covered. Since it's Thanksgiving, why not check out some of the awesome Candy Anatomy creations made by Mike McCormick, a medical student over at Glasgow University?

There's No MSTP Seminar Today!

Safe travels to everyone heading out of town for Thanksgiving today. 

We hope that those of you who work with human subjects also

take the opportunity to enjoy some time over the weekend to

be away from the everyday stresses of your work. 

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When My Med School Classmate Brags About Learning to Run a Gel For Their Summer Research Project.

Speaking of which, the UW SMPH's Fall Student Research Forum is happening today. Stop by the HSLC any time this afternoon to learn about the research some of the non-MSTP Med students took part in this past summer!

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When All the "Work-Life Balance" Suggestions at the Career Advice Panel Require Tons of Disposable Income

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It's Almost Surprising that Nobody Thought of This Sooner

There's an awesome new development in accessibility tech -- a man has developed a hands-free wheelchair for his paraplegic friend. Check out the video here; it's pretty cool!

Mythical Scientific Creatures

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Trying to Use My Second Language to Give Directions to Lost Visitors in the Hospital

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Vocabulary Booster

Medicine and Science are all about precision when 

it comes to the language used in the field. Here are some

nifty new terms that, while not necessarily technical or

field-specific, may impress some of your colleagues

next time you're trying to describe a patient's oddly-shaped rash.

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Interview Strategies

The UW MSTP currently has quite a few skilled bakers and home cooks.

Who's to say this strategy isn't already a proven winner?

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*Disclaimer: The students who run the Blog of the UW MSTP operate independently of the UW MSTP Admissions committee and have absolutely no power whatsoever with regard to UW MSTP admissions. We do not claim that any of these suggestions will be successful and are not responsible for any outcomes, good or bad, that may result from applicants taking our advice during their interviews.

When My Attending Wants to Know My Plan for the Patient

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See If You Can Spot Yourself Among These Types of Doctors (or Doctors-to-be)

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Trying to Cram in A Few More Facts on Strep, Staph, and Other Pathogens at the Last Minute

Good luck to all our M2's taking the FM2 exam today! 

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When I Finally Finish the Med2 Respiratory Exam Only to Remember that the FM2 Exam is Tomorrow

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Trying to Cram the Night Before the M2 Respiratory Block Exam

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The Real Question is Whether Papers and Med School Modules "Count" as Books.

Hey, bookworms! The Pew Research Center put together

some figures on how many books various demographics

read per year in America. Check out the short video above

for more info. How does your reading compare? 

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When I Start Getting Questions About My Professional Motivations

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Interview Strategies

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*Disclaimer: The students who run the Blog of the UW MSTP operate independently of the UW MSTP Admissions committee and have absolutely no power whatsoever with regard to UW MSTP admissions. We do not claim that any of these suggestions will be successful and are not responsible for any outcomes, good or bad, that may result from applicants taking our advice during their interviews.

It's Positive Thinking Thursday Today

Content suggested by Chelsea H. 

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It's An MSTPizza Day!

Yup, you read that right. Join us for today's MSTP seminar

where we'll be having a Responsible Conduct of Research 

talk along with some delicious pizza and drinks from 

the local Glass Nickel Pizza!

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Wellness Comes in Many Forms

Gentle reminder from the blog of the UW MSTP that 

wellness and well-being are more than just checking

off whether or not you've engaged in "enough" of

the "right" healthy behaviors on a given day, no matter

how much your peers/colleagues/superiors won't stop

talking about how many miles they ran this morning/week/month. 

And you folks out there who chug that kale shake 

at 4am every morning? You're great. Your peers who choose

not to live that lifestyle? They are also great. 

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In Quite a Few Of These, Unusual Seems Like It May Just Be a Euphemism for Unpleasant

Here at the blog of the UW MSTP, we are all about

perspective and remembering to appreciate modern medicine

and the value of using scientific evidence to guide treatments.

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It's The Day After Halloween, Which Means Candy Goes On Sale Across The Nation Today!

Indulge responsibly, everyone. ;]

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