MedScope

• Dr. Alice Chen, a UMSOM graduate shares her story about being a 4th year student and deciding not going to pursue a clinical career. How much courage would that take, especially when everyone around you is applying to residency programs? In this episode, Dr. Chen discusses how her career has evolved since medical school, as well as incredible advice when making any major life decision.

Class of 2026: Anatomy of the Schedule

• View Anatomy of the Schedule (PDF), to identify key components of the course schedule.

• View MedScope Overview (Google sheet), a useful guide for first year students, compiled by the Women in Medicine Student Group. Includes some pointers for navigating the schedule, your student profile, and more.

Wellness - Vicarious Trauma Workshop

• Vicarious trauma refers to the emotional distress (overt or covert) that healthcare workers experience while empathizing with others who are experiencing a traumatic life event.

• This is a recording (MP4) of a panel discussion on February 28, 2022, with Dr. Moon, several faculty members, and organized by the Wellness Committee.

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Medical
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Academic Calendars & Catalogs

Academic Support

Academic Development (OME)

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Student Tutors

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M.D. Class Years

Policies

Publications

Financial Aid

Financial Resources (OSA)

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Financial Assistance (UMB)

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Categories and Upcoming Events

Student Activities (OSA)

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Student Groups (UMB)

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Student Services

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Campus Services (UMB)

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Wellness

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Schedule an appointment with a faculty member on this list

Stress Less, Decompress (OSA)

Events, Resources, Newsletters, more

Wellness Committee Peers Network (SOM)

List of UMSOM students available to guide you step-by-step through the med school journey

Wellness Hub (UMB)

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URecFit (UMB)

Campus Recreational Resources

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