Monday Pun Day!

Pro tip for the applicants interviewing with us during today's mini-visit: 

quite a few students associated with the UW MSTP are big fans of 

bad puns (also good puns). Do you know any ridiculous 

puns? How about some Dad Jokes? If so, you might fit right in!

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When the Gunner is Also on Rotation with Me

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Test Your Science Knowledge

Are you a science whiz? Check out the science knowledge quiz here to see how you stack up relative to a large sample of randomly selected U.S. adults.

When the NIH Review Comments Imply that Internal Medicine and Pathology are the Only Appropriate Residencies for MD-PhD's

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New Knowledge WedNesdays?

Always trying to expand the horizons of your knowledge, 

if you're unfamiliar with Zipf's Law, check out this fun

and interesting short video to learn a little more about

the weirdness of our world. 

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When I Finally Submit the Manuscript Only to Receive Some Extra Harsh Reviewer Comments

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Today the UW MSTP Brings You Another Medically-Related Answer You Might Not Have Learned in Medical School

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When I Get Asked What Percentage of Interviewing Applicants Are Given Acceptance Offers from the UW MSTP

Fun fact: the vast majority of the students you'll interact with

during our recruitment weekend are NOT on the admissions committee

and therefore have no hard statistics to offer those who ask. 

(However, the number of applicants accepted from each 

recruiting weekend is definitely higher than 10-15%.) 

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Our Last Recruiting Weekend of the Season has Arrived!

February Recruitment Weekend is here! 

We're welcoming 17 bright-eyed applicants to 

spend some time eating cheese with us this weekend. 

Fun activities planned include opportunities to watch a 

UW Hockey Game against Michigan State, 

attending a performance by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, 

and enjoying some tasty eats around town. 

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Interview Strategies

The last recruiting weekend of the season is almost here; 

we're so excited to welcome to new faces to visit

our program, we thought we'd share a pro tip

to help everyone ace their interviews!

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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.

The 2013 Great Science Cake Off

The UW MSTP has its fair share of skilled bakers among our student scientists. For those more practiced in the art of tasty themed treats, check out this post and this article on the 2013 Great Science Cake Off to see some of the entries,

No word on what happened to the cake off in subsequent years, although in 2014 there was a regional science cake competition that you can ready about here.

Submitted by: Chelsea H.

Even Service Animals Adhere to Safety Guidelines about PPE in Lab!

Submitted by Chelsea H. 

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When the PDS Leader Makes Everyone Go Around and Share Something "Relevant"

Speaking of feeling, Happy Valentine's Day from the UW MSTP!

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When Friends Ask About My Valentine's Day Plans

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It's Important to Set Realistic, Attainable Goals when In Medical and Graduate School

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New Knowledge WedNesday?

Everyone vaguely knows about the Rosetta Stone, but how much do

we really know about it? 

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When the PI Walks Past My Cubicle/Bench

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Perhaps Some Inspiration for Those Who Have to Change their UW or VA Password YET AGAIN.

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It's Superbowl Sunday Today! (Or so we're told.)

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It's Saturday!

A day for sleeping in and broadening your academic horizons. For those of you who may not have taken a math course in a while, check out this great vintage instructional math review, titled Look Around You, that demonstrates just how pervasive math is in our everyday lives.

When PDS is Scheduled Right Before Lunch and the Speaker Runs Long

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Positive Thinking Thursday: Undeterred Taco

Sometimes you just have to pick yourself up and keep going!

Submitted by Chelsea H.

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When I Get Out of Mandatory Small Group and then Have to Go Study

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Yes, We Missed a Post Yesterday. Clearly We Would Be in Among the Procrastinator in this Comic.

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