UMB On-Campus Policies

Effective 08.06.21
[All] Policy Requiring the Use of Face Coverings

Revised UMB policy requires masks to be worn indoors on UMB property by everyone regardless of vaccination status.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

OSA/OME Guidance

Requirements for Graduation per Class
[SOM22, SOM23] - 03.11.21

Click on the tab for your class.

SOM COVID Safety Tools

UMB Statement of Risk, June 23, 2020

(UMB, UMSOM) (PDF) - 06.23.20

Student Health and UMB COVID Hotline

(PDF) - 06.24.20

UMSOM: Student Safety Concern Reporting

(Online Form) - 06.26.20

PPE Management (Updated 12.03.21)

• 1870 Respirator Instructions (PDF) - 12.2021

• Disposable 1860 - N95 Instructions (PDF) - 11.2021

• Elastomeric Respirators Instructions (PDF) 12.02.21

• VA_PPE_Management_Guidance (PDF) - 07.16.21

Required Videos

• Isolation Gown and Gloves: Donning and Doffing Procedure

• Isolation Gown, Gloves, Surgical Mask with Goggles: Donning Procedure

• Surgical Mask with Face Shield: Donning and Doffing Procedures

• Surgical Mask with Welder Shield: Donning and Doffing Procedures

• N95 with Welder Shield: Donning and Doffing Procedures

• N95 with Face Shield: Donning and Doffing Procedures

• N95 mask: Doffing Procedure

Required Lecture Materials

• SARS CoV2 Transmission Dynamics and Infection Prevention Strategies

Dr. Surbhi Leekha

• PowerPoint (PPTX)

• Video (MP4)

• Student Health: COVID-19 & Blood Borne Pathogens

Dr. Mario Majette

• Video (MP4)

• PowerPoint (PPTX)

• Practical Safety Video (MP4)

• Safety Reporting at UMMC

Dr. Jablonover

• Video (MP4)

• Incident Reporting UMMC Professional Conduct (PDF)

• Safety Reporting at the VA

Dr. Scilla

• Video (MP4)

• PowerPoint (PPTX)

Residency Preparation

AAMC Specialty Recommendations on Away Rotations for 2021-22 Academic Year
(Online) (MS4-SOM22)

Current Specialty Recommendations on Away Rotations (08.11.21):

• Anesthesiology (PDF) - May 2021

• Dermatology (PDF) - 04.15.21

• Emergency Medicine (PDF) - 01.25.21

• Neurological Surgery

• Neurology (PDF) - 07.28.21

• OB-GYN

• Interview and Communication FAQs for Ob-Gyn Applicants (PDF)

• Updated Recommended Standards for the Ob-Gyn Application and Interview Process for 2021 (PDF) - August 2021

• Ophthalmology

• Match Timeline for 2021-2022 (PDF)

• 2021-22 Ophthalmology Residency Match FAQs (PDF)

• Orthopaedic (PDF) - 07.13.21

• Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

• Pediatrics (PDF) - 05.19.21

• Psychiatry (PDF) - 06.11.21

• Urology

ERAS 2022 Participating Specialties & Programs
(Online) (MS4-SOM22)

Check this link regularly for updates.

ERAS Specialties with Additional Information Report
(PDF) (MS4-SOM22)

Check this link regularly for updates.

Internal Medicine Residency Application Prep Talk, Dr. Wolfsthal
(SOM22 Class Page - Residency Preparation) - 03.11.21

Virtual Residency Interviews

The following three links of short YouTube videos on tips to ace the residency interview process were created by Omer Awan, the Associate Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at UMMC. Practice mock interviews are also being offered by Omer Awan (omer.awan@umm.edu) to any MS4-SOM22 student who would like feedback on interviewing.

How to ACE Residency Interviews: A PD Perspective
(Omer Awan - YouTube) - 10.03.21 (MS4-SOM22)

5 Mistakes on Residency Interviews and How to Avoid Them: A PD Perspective
(Omer Awan - YouTube) - 10.17.21 (MS4-SOM22)

How to approach challenging residency interview questions: A PD Perspective
(Omer Awan - YouTube) - 10.24.21 (MS4-SOM22)

Navigating the Interview Season, American College of Physicians, Maryland Chapter
(YouTube) - 10.04.21 (MS4-SOM22)

“Pick Me!”, A Residency Interview Information Session with Dr. Laura Buchanan
(Sharepoint: Zoom - Video) - 09.16.20 (MS4-SOM22)

Interview Prep

• Preparation Guide for Applicants Participating in Virtual Interviews

(PDF - AAMC) - 05.14.20

• Prep for Success in your Virtual Interview Webinar (Vimeo) and (PDF)

(Online) - July 2020

• Top 10 Tips for Virtual Interviewing Season (2021)

(PDF) - 2021

Interview Skills

• Balanced Power Pose

(Online - TEDGlobal) - June 2012

Miscellaneous

• UMB and SOM Virtual Backgrounds for Webex, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

(Online - UMB)

Wellness

Managing Expectations in Medical School
(MP4) - 11.10.21

A presentation by OME and OSA, and organized by the Wellness Committee. This discussion is relevant to all medical students looking to gain some perspective about facing setbacks and challenges, and managing expectations to improve mental health and well-being to help achieve a successful path through medical school.

Stress Less and Decompress
(Online)

Zoom yoga, fitness, and meditation events.

UMB Wellness Hub
(Online)

Resources for eight dimensions of wellness

UMB Student Health COVID Guidance
(PDF from email) - 03.16.20-09:55

Calm Blog
(Online)

A curation of meditations, sleep stories, music and more

The Science of Well-Being
(Online Course)

Yale is offering a free online course in how to be happier in your daily life

Psychological Impact of Quarantine and How to Reduce It
(PDF)

Academic Support

Schedule Online Support Sessions
(OME Online)

Schedule a meeting with Academic Counseling, find and schedule a session with a tutor, or check for daily updated Step-1 information released from NBME, Prometric and USMLE

Step 1 Panel (Video)
(MP4) - 04.27.20

General exam information, including advice from several 3rd and 4th year students

Financial Matters

Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
(Online)

U.S. Department of Education office of Federal Student Aid

FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) Program
(AAMC Online)

Includes Quick Clips, videos, and general resources to help students and graduating M4’s with concerns regarding loan repayment and money management

Collaboration Apps

Microsoft Teams
(SOM IS)

Information for anyone with a SOM account

Introduction to Microsoft Teams
(SOM IS) (PDF) - 04.02.20

Guide to learn how to create and use Microsoft Teams for Live Events - (from online presentation)

Webex
(UMB CITS)

Webex information, a cloud-based collaboration tool

Get Started Using Zoom
(UMB CITS)

Zoom information, a cloud-based collaboration tool

Zoom
(PDF)

Quick Reference Guide, with helpful links included

Covid-19 Quick Links

UMB On-Campus Policies

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

OSA/OME Guidance

SOM COVID Safety Tools

Residency Preparation

Virtual Residency Interviews

Wellness

Academic Support

Financial Matters

Collaboration Apps