tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77571424337657988482024-03-15T21:09:37.315-04:00To Be...A Spartan MDThe official blog of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Office of AdmissionsMSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-4377520091816390902022-06-17T13:23:00.001-04:002022-06-20T13:37:30.527-04:00New Situational Judgement Testing Requirements for the 2023 Cycle: Additional Options and Recommendations<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dwDcyn5GXejhdw7uwk1AUk6NNVUDHUh7mWr-XMt_lg5uuRyY1vkH_1DzRUt4i81Ay7cDxAPYnOgN7IhNiEbbCyLApc-KbQPWtuN9by2HaVnbb0rwoMn44nWuhrJCxnyqRdQWjnlL7kLQrYypkWeQKbNq5arvlFjxPFSxb0370e55S1nGZPUlAqk6fg/s750/Thinking-and-Awareness.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="750" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dwDcyn5GXejhdw7uwk1AUk6NNVUDHUh7mWr-XMt_lg5uuRyY1vkH_1DzRUt4i81Ay7cDxAPYnOgN7IhNiEbbCyLApc-KbQPWtuN9by2HaVnbb0rwoMn44nWuhrJCxnyqRdQWjnlL7kLQrYypkWeQKbNq5arvlFjxPFSxb0370e55S1nGZPUlAqk6fg/s320/Thinking-and-Awareness.png" width="320" /></a></div>While the <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/taking-mcat-exam/taking-mcat-exam" target="_blank">Medical College Admissions Test</a> (MCAT) has been a standard of the medical school admissions cycle, additional testing on top of academic metrics has more recently begun to show value as institutions aim to assess applicants more holistically and equitably. <p></p><p>To better provide care for patients in an ever-evolving health care industry, the next generation of doctors must understand far more than chemistry and human anatomy. </p><p>The <a href="https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/" target="_blank">College of Human Medicine</a> began requiring in 2021 that all candidates take the Casper Test, an open-response situational judgment test administered online. Innovative responses to educational imperatives have been an important trait of the college, extending that spirit to the admissions office. </p><p>The college, for instance, was one of the initial medical schools in the U.S. to implement the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) as part of its <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/process.html" target="_blank">interview process</a> and has continued with the effort now for close to a decade. So, including a situational judgment test like Casper at the initial stages of the application process further serves the Office of Admissions’ aim of enhancing an already-robust holistic review process.</p><p>Yet even within the last year, more options have been made available for further assessment. Prospective medical school applicants should familiarize themselves with two assessments in particular as it pertains directly to the College of Human Medicine application process. The goals of the <b><a href="https://takealtus.com/" target="_blank">Altus Suite</a></b> and the <b><a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/aamc-preview/aamc-preview-professional-readiness-exam" target="_blank">AAMC PREview™ Professional Readiness Exam</a></b> are to promote more holistic reviews. Each assesses applicant competencies, values, and more including one’s understanding of communication and effective/ineffective behaviors. </p><p>Starting in the 2022-2023 application cycle, applicants will be required to complete either the Casper test (Altus Suite) or the AAMC PREview™ exam. Now that there are two options for situational judgement testing
available to applicants, understand that most medical schools will
fall into three general categories: </p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Those that do not require a situational judgement test</b></li><li><b>Those that require/recommend one but not the other </b></li><li><b>Those that require/recommend either, but not both </b> <br /></li></ol><p>There
are a variety of complicated and complex reasons why admissions
processes at schools fall into these categories, and all have good,
thoughtful reasons for doing so.</p><p>"Given that some schools will
prefer, require, and/or recommend one of these situational judgement tests over
the other, we recognize that many applicants will find themselves
needing to take both exams in order to apply to all of their desired
schools in a particular application cycle," said Joel Maurer,
MD, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the College of Human Medicine. "Some
will also consciously decide to take only one of the two (or even
neither) due to a variety of reasons, including resource availability.
As a school that uses situational judgement testing in their process and
in the spirit of applicant resource equity, we will accept either
CASPer or PREview in our evaluation process." </p><p>The PREview was designed to naturally target the AAMC's recommended pre-professional competencies. CASPer evaluates related competencies as well but, having been created by an external organization, are not <i>official</i>, in that sense. CASPer has been around longer than PREview, though, and is thus more widely required by medical schools. <br /></p><p>Here is more in-depth information on both options: <br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Altus Suite </h2><p>The Altus Suite is a multi-part assessment. In addition to Casper, the suite is made up of two more tests, Duet and Snapshot. If choosing the Casper test to fulfill the College of Human Medicine’s situational judgement test requirement, only the Casper is required to be taken of the three. Yet the college strongly encourages applicants to also participate in Duet as well. Though Duet is optional, participating in the additional test offers another helpful window as it relates to fit and value-alignment. </p><p>Applicants to US-based medical schools will pay $85 and includes distribution to eight programs—the fee is waived for Fee Assistance Program participants. Any additional distributions are $15 each. It’s important to understand that this cost covers all three assessments. Regarding Casper and Duet:</p><p><b>Casper</b> </p><p>Casper is an online situational judgment test that evaluates social intelligence and measures professionalism among personal traits such as empathy, ethics, collaboration, and more. It consists of two sections—typed and video response—with 15 scenarios of which nine are video-based and six word-based. According to Altus Assessments, the time it takes to complete the Casper has increased from 90 minutes in previous versions to about 120 minutes in the latest version. <br />Casper must be taken on a specific date and time, selected when registering for the suite and subsequent assessments. An official test prep webpage for the Altus Suite provides sample Casper scenarios, and a technical system check.</p><p><b>Duet</b> </p><p>Duet is an assessment that compares what you value in a program with what the program has to offer. Program characteristics are compared to applicant preferences within a variety of categories. There is no time limit and Altus suggests Duet should not take more than 15 minutes to complete.</p><p>While Casper is taken on specified dates and time, Duet can be taken any time after reserving the Casper test but no later than 14 days after taking the Casper. No preparation is needed, but it is helpful if applicants think deeply beforehand about the factors and “selling points” they are looking for in a medical school. Self-awareness and honesty are important and students should be honest about what they are looking for in a suitable institution. <br /></p><p>Each medical school program has its unique offerings and, because of this, will review and assess responses as they see fit. This additional assessment offers another layer to help gauge "fit" with the college, which prides itself on having long applied a robust and holistic review process.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDgAdVCFm0Q1Vq_Up6g9b2DjWHa_H9KboFUDgfXXJ7w9i2nboCDPpqxS5q2r3VEjXSJoeBjI1fDogQ5-vDSmfM9EkbP4M5c3jRT7PPcxNdYsSACik5DHKBqH6VuNUiJft3ASBylVy34Kv8K9V32ghMo9WGhQ75byI2V3VnxtGlJIoWCpNHmO4GeYE_w/s840/m-imagephotography-reflection.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDgAdVCFm0Q1Vq_Up6g9b2DjWHa_H9KboFUDgfXXJ7w9i2nboCDPpqxS5q2r3VEjXSJoeBjI1fDogQ5-vDSmfM9EkbP4M5c3jRT7PPcxNdYsSACik5DHKBqH6VuNUiJft3ASBylVy34Kv8K9V32ghMo9WGhQ75byI2V3VnxtGlJIoWCpNHmO4GeYE_w/w640-h360/m-imagephotography-reflection.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>In addition to the Altus Suite, the second option to fulfill the situational judgement test requirement is the AAMC PREview exam. </p><h2 style="text-align: left;">AAMC PREview<b>™</b></h2><p>The Association of American Medical Colleges Professional Readiness Exam (AAMC PREview, and previously known simply as the AAMC Situational Judgment Test) assesses the pre-professional behavior across eight competencies that admissions committees believe are essential for success at our medical school and will be increasingly important in meeting the needs of patients and modern medicine. </p><p>The PREview Exam, too, presents a series of hypothetical scenarios students may encounter in medical school and asks examinees to evaluate the effectiveness of a series of behavioral responses to each scenario. It’s specificity to medical school is intentional. Whereas the Casper was not specifically designed solely for usage by medical schools, the PREview exam was created by the AAMC for the medical school admissions process. Once registered, students can prep for the exam with official resources before taking the exam, including a practice exam.</p><p>The exam is made up of written scenarios based on real-world situations, developed specifically for pre-health students. There is a total of 30 scenarios, which should take about 95-115 minutes for a complete session. The exam is to be taken online, supported by a remote proctor who monitors through video camera and microphone. For the 2022-23 cycle, the fee for the exam is $100, but can be waived entirely for applicants benefiting from the <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program-fap" target="_blank">AAMC Fee Assistance Program</a>. </p><p>To reiterate, these situational judgment exams help to enhance our commitment to holistic admissions by looking beyond academics to assess core personal skills such as resilience, service orientation, ethics, and teamwork. When combined with other parts of the admissions process, PREview provides our admissions committee with a more complete view of an applicant. </p><p>As we like to say, it’s <a href="https://spartanmd.blogspot.com/2014/12/guest-post-its-all-about-fita-holistic.html" target="_blank">all about fit</a>!<br /><br /></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-90743322791271970802022-06-08T01:31:00.000-04:002022-08-07T01:31:45.951-04:00"Makeup of A Doctor" Series Highlights Importance, Success of College's Partnership with Charles Drew Science Scholars Program<div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2560" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzv2R2RbxCAQrx_pTxcxloYB9RYSz2jPchGi0O3ketZax0XZmGLNre3GJaPKf6KMB5hi3LBNwhvhsx60eN80ubab0eGgKEVX4ws1FPDsbxmFFrpX4iydMsiugtulDjyXeHX5RbUUbuA-ZtbbpsaNl2jK173I6ecJ3VPooyVY4rq-jaRbSnS40u08BpyQ/s320/DREW4(1).png" width="320" /></div></div><p>A special feature of content on the College of Human Medicine <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/index.html" target="_blank">Office of Admissions website</a> highlights an important partnership, as the college continues to seek beneficial collaborations and pathways to help guide students from disadvantaged, underserved populations to medicine. </p><p></p><p>The College of Human Medicine Admissions Office has
partnered with the <a href="https://drewscholars.natsci.msu.edu/" target="_blank">Charles Drew Science Scholars Program</a> in the College
of Natural Science since 2014. The
<i>Medical Preparation Opportunity</i> allows undergraduate students from underserved and disadvantaged
backgrounds interested in med school and other pre-health/pre-professional routes the opportunity to participate in preparatory programming, mentoring, and possibly even early assurance pathways. </p><p>Students from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to be underrepresented in medical education. Programs like these help offer equitable access to these pathways and, ultimately, to make medicine more representative. <br /></p><p>A number of students have successfully matriculated to medical school among other pre-professional routes. The <b><a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/resources/DEI/features_drew/makeup.html" target="_blank">Makeup of a Doctor series</a></b> includes several of these stories. Encompassing three separate article pieces, each offers a different and informative perspective on the collaboration. This includes several contributions from a current College of Human Medicine student as well as a recent alumni. </p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"<i><a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/resources/DEI/features_drew/drew_partners.html" target="_blank"><strong>Turning Plan Into Practice</strong></a></i>," gives context to how the collaboration came to be. Upon looking to expand the college’s <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/programs/eao.html">Early Assurance Opportunity</a> (EAO) pathway, the college found in Drew Scholars strong mission-alignment and shared goals, allowing students from underserved and disadvantaged backgrounds to
benefit from direct guidance. Along with the history of the program, we touch on what's next for the partnership.<br /></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Now moving onto her second year of medical school at the College of
Human Medicine, Nikita Banghu's journey has been a transition, made smoother by the preparation she received taking part in the partnership for several years prior to matriculating. Nikita discusses in "<a href="It Takes A Village" target="_blank"><b><i>It Takes a Village,</i></b></a>" her experience while in Drew and how the partnership set her up for success as a current medical school student.<br /></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>And early participant in the Medical Preparation Opportunity and now a recent graduate of the College of Human Medicine, Deja Rice has a complete view of the partnership's benefits. Looking back on her tough journey, Rice shows in "<a href="Graduating Through Adversity" target="_blank"><i><b>Graduating Through Adversity,</b></i></a>" how she was able to connect the dots, with guidance and mentorship at times she needed it most. The partnership was a stepping stone for Dr. Rice to become more than just a physician. </li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyNQcKOqVYCEuyandJpFPwZszfLDv85QtulR3eSkveP_B-zEIwcVF5BTd7a-W8z3wf7ySj41gDwKvlEXVN27QPYOhFb2ruggT7xuxjMnPPm03K5nIHxWilANtYr2kqa6-LAON6PJy0n8vnxJQluheN2SYlk63FyyiA-X1DzVDzhnIc4Y-xsBbCSXuwA/s2016/40764771_2293705227312029_7539211533553762304_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyNQcKOqVYCEuyandJpFPwZszfLDv85QtulR3eSkveP_B-zEIwcVF5BTd7a-W8z3wf7ySj41gDwKvlEXVN27QPYOhFb2ruggT7xuxjMnPPm03K5nIHxWilANtYr2kqa6-LAON6PJy0n8vnxJQluheN2SYlk63FyyiA-X1DzVDzhnIc4Y-xsBbCSXuwA/w640-h480/40764771_2293705227312029_7539211533553762304_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-40800767407871835902022-05-03T12:21:00.001-04:002022-05-04T12:22:46.716-04:00College of Human Medicine Admissions Requirements Update for the 2023 Cycle<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh200kjQoij0ZaLBUfRgygubdBzvq_cQ9jPFIxu_dagzIAG5dJxDQiSAa3vZxwmkj4JsnaWlE4YQu4v9JiNCxlhUmIInz84sNAoacusYvoSjT1fvZHvr--uB_s0Wp_8qz9IAlq7etAsK2EYXfXGf-Vh8KYV850HDhHGd-L1UaBXJEbLZKXqaSr10PTJGA/s1200/15860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh200kjQoij0ZaLBUfRgygubdBzvq_cQ9jPFIxu_dagzIAG5dJxDQiSAa3vZxwmkj4JsnaWlE4YQu4v9JiNCxlhUmIInz84sNAoacusYvoSjT1fvZHvr--uB_s0Wp_8qz9IAlq7etAsK2EYXfXGf-Vh8KYV850HDhHGd-L1UaBXJEbLZKXqaSr10PTJGA/s320/15860.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The College of Human Medicine recognizes that the recent COVID-19 crisis
has been life-disrupting for everyone. As we transition from pandemic
to endemic and beyond, we must consider how students and applicants have
been affected.<br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Grades through Spring 2022</b></h3><p>Many
colleges and universities decided to continue instituting a Pass/Fail
system for coursework through spring 2022. For those of you in which a
Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade is rendered for any
courses from winter 2020 through spring 2022, CHM will accept that
course grade without bias. This includes coursework that is
traditionally considered prerequisite or recommended for many medical
school admissions processes.<br /><br />The vast majority of schools will
have since returned to an in-person learning experience beginning with
the summer 2022 semester. As such, traditional letter/numerical grading
will be required for prerequisite coursework starting then but may be
reconsidered pending future life-threatening outbreaks of COVID-19 and
individual institutional circumstances.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>2022/2023 MCAT</b></h3><p>Please
review the official AAMC MCAT webpage, which includes up-to-date
information on if and how the MCAT registration/testing process is
currently being affected by COVID-19. If MCAT testing dates are
interrupted, CHM Admissions will accept scores from any extended exam
date that was subsequently added and will accommodate application
deadline extensions as needed should the 2022-23 application cycle be
affected.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Activities</b></h3><p>The
College of Human Medicine has a long history of approaching admissions
decisions holistically and in a way that balances our focus well beyond
academic metrics. We understand that the pandemic interrupted various
activities that would have helped you provide additional support to your
application. CHM Admissions would encourage you to convey these
disruptions in your application for our committee to consider—activities
section, personal statement, secondary application—wherever best for
you.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Situational Judgement Testing</b></h3><p>The
college requires applicants to take either a) CASPer Test (from Altus
Assessments) or b) PREview Exam (from the AAMC). Please check the Altus
Assessments and/or AAMC websites for registration and CHM testing dates.<br /><br />Please
note that MD/PhD applicants, however, must take one of these exams by
the given deadlines for the 2023 application cycle. MD/PhD applicants
who test beyond the deadline will not be considered.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Onsite tours and programming</b></h3><p>CHM
has re-initiated onsite campus tours for prospective applicants. We
also encourage prospective applicants to review our virtual tours, which
highlight both our East Lansing and Grand Rapids campuses. In-person
recruitment programing will be reserved for applicants who have received
an acceptance decision by our admissions committee.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Interviews</b></h3><p>CHM
Admissions will continue online interviews for the entire 2022-23
application cycle. There will not be an in-person interview option. CHM
Admissions is confident that our programming and interviews will remain
helpful and informational to and for everyone.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Final Comments</b></h3><p>Medical
school admissions processes strive to create assessment strategies that
are fair and equitable for everyone. Unfortunately, COVID-19 ignored
fairness and equity. For some of you, this might affect your ability to
put forth the best application possible. And for most medical schools,
the applicant pool will remain highly competitive even with the
lingering effects of COVID-19.<br /><br />As you navigate upcoming
application cycles, please maintain healthy relationships with your
prehealth advisers, especially after graduation. Keep an open mind. Be
receptive to feedback. The application process is expensive. And
understand that there is nothing fair about our current public health
crisis. Apply to medical school only when your application is
competitive. A robust and healthy dialogue with your prehealth adviser
will help you determine if you are ready to apply.</p>The College of Human Medicine wishes applicants the best in this next cycle. MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-2638065064286048472022-03-25T14:49:00.000-04:002022-03-25T14:49:05.038-04:00College of Human Medicine Celebrates Stellar Match Day Showing, Returns to In-Person Events Across Community Campuses<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW12ays6iISpuyj3Ia1CiqsFw15CBx0qO3OsIP7a-RZiuN2ryOtT492pEp60eo3nQMOPiJFkNhzyvdWeuvCoH0rulkQ_Dv0V5_mS5jHHUJSSNlWhirF8eG_GvDUxcPUako3fjj9dgYy7P7Joa_Q18VgYydUeCI7q5_mSrihFCEkYGUhhj6IdiaIXF7Pw/s640/FOJy--YWYAIS6zx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW12ays6iISpuyj3Ia1CiqsFw15CBx0qO3OsIP7a-RZiuN2ryOtT492pEp60eo3nQMOPiJFkNhzyvdWeuvCoH0rulkQ_Dv0V5_mS5jHHUJSSNlWhirF8eG_GvDUxcPUako3fjj9dgYy7P7Joa_Q18VgYydUeCI7q5_mSrihFCEkYGUhhj6IdiaIXF7Pw/w640-h480/FOJy--YWYAIS6zx.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Perhaps no other Friday noon hour is as special come every mid-March as that of the Match Day. <p></p><p>Fittingly, the incoming spring means medical school seniors recently learned where they will begin life anew and move onto residency after closing the chapter on medical school. Last Friday's Match Day saw another widely celebrated ceremony for students on their way to a career. That begins with knowing where they'll be spending their first few years of training as official physicians. <br /></p><p>This year's Match Day <a href="https://www.nrmp.org/about/news/2022/03/nrmp-delivers-a-strong-match-to-thousands-of-residency-applicants-and-programs/">held a record number of MD residency applicants</a> across the nation and College of Human Medicine seniors once again had a terrific showing. Residency matches are made by the National Resident Matching Program
(NRMP), using an algorithm to "match" graduating medical students with
available training positions at health systems across the nation. From
the NRMP, the 2022 Main Residency Match included 39,205 total positions. </p><p><a href="https://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Match-Day-Press-Release-FINAL.pdf"><i>Read: 2022 Main Residency Match By the Numbers </i></a><br /></p><p>While the percentage of U.S. MD matches ticked up to 92 percent, this year's College of Human Medicine seniors matched at a clip over <b>97 percent (97.6)</b> among all pathways. The college has consistently had good results above national averages. This has continued through the implementation of our new Shared Discovery Curriculum (SDC). The Class of 2022 is the third graduate class to have gone through the SDC. Seniors matched at 97 percent last year and in 2020, broke the school-record by matching at 99 percent. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnosoV5xzGU-RUsInZyTLaT05TRXSWXsamWIULkWU8Qd7TzO5firly0QWE8cDfbpuCi_x6x5qjaw_cy4eM5MhHRA8qjEwb3OS1twdO8IsCruc2h86qPCA88HYKCjCMsYY_CmvWGCzxdYTwwneOD-q61imcJUWgI8b-EGRqfvrrmFiFtpclcve5gkfGpQ/s1080/276149409_4860394544014449_3481601039592791429_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnosoV5xzGU-RUsInZyTLaT05TRXSWXsamWIULkWU8Qd7TzO5firly0QWE8cDfbpuCi_x6x5qjaw_cy4eM5MhHRA8qjEwb3OS1twdO8IsCruc2h86qPCA88HYKCjCMsYY_CmvWGCzxdYTwwneOD-q61imcJUWgI8b-EGRqfvrrmFiFtpclcve5gkfGpQ/w640-h640/276149409_4860394544014449_3481601039592791429_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The College of Human Medicine returned
to in-person events after the pandemic altered last year's Match festivities, forcing many
schools to host virtual versions of the tradition. Beyond the Match, this year's graduating class is one to have faced enormous adversity, navigating their final two years of medical school through enormous adversity and disruptions. Yet, the challenges these students faced assuredly prepared them in unique ways for the challenges ahead as modern physicians.</p><p>For their accomplishment, these seniors were able to celebrate alongside family and friends as well as colleagues and peers. As a community-based medical school, this meant celebrations far and wide across Michigan, with simultaneous events at each of our <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/resources/campuses.html">community campuses</a>. </p><p>After years of hard work, 170 students sought residency with 166 receiving
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are joining health teams in 27 states and Washington DC. Students will be posted from Maine to California and Florida to Washington. </p><p>The success of this, the third graduating class to complete the SDC, further proves that the college's innovative style of medical training prepares graduates to move on to some of the most competitive residency placements across the country. </p><p>Since their ninth week in medical school, these students have been forming deep clinical competence throughout all four years of clinical experiences. The curriculum emphasizes <a href="https://curriculum.chm.msu.edu/curricular-content/progress-checks">portfolios of evidence</a>, as part of the progress suite, instead of just transcripts. These portfolios of artifacts containing essays, videos, reflections, and scholarly products/projects are a useful tool that sets students apart once its time to interview for residency match. </p><p>We wish the Class of 2022 the best of luck. We know they'll make the #SpartanMD family proud.<br /></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-43502891776890879612022-02-25T08:41:00.005-05:002022-03-03T08:55:04.910-05:00College of Human Medicine and SNMA Students Celebrate Black History Month<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitXeywtD_Hkga1Q6NOMeAgvf3sVAkzdlj3wo1H1aE3Ieh-hdfLlUNMxs0xWusT_Wb5Sh8Wx-8YEfjtGfV0RGEpfQ_FwVvR5cvcvxIvae8OgGJmEVm_l5i806Rukm82jc6sh41R4EMhuee9I96I4k9zP1L3uzz0IvULZZGWSSCOz9VXa8Fqxui90KFn1Q=s4583" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2813" data-original-width="4583" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitXeywtD_Hkga1Q6NOMeAgvf3sVAkzdlj3wo1H1aE3Ieh-hdfLlUNMxs0xWusT_Wb5Sh8Wx-8YEfjtGfV0RGEpfQ_FwVvR5cvcvxIvae8OgGJmEVm_l5i806Rukm82jc6sh41R4EMhuee9I96I4k9zP1L3uzz0IvULZZGWSSCOz9VXa8Fqxui90KFn1Q=w640-h392" width="640" /></a></div><br />Black history is American history. We pay tribute to the accolades of African Americans and honor the important contributions made to our shared national tapestry. These contributions include those to the industry of medicine. Members from the College of Human Medicine community recently spoke about Black History Month and what those contributions mean to them.<p></p>
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</p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/681930731">Celebrating and Supporting Black History Month</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/msumd">MSU MD</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>Also in honor of Black History Month, students in the college's Student National Medical Association (SNMA) chapter <a href="https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/news/2022-snma-black-history-month.html" target="_blank">featured profiles</a> of Black physicians, faculty and administrators at the College of Human Medicine, originally shared on the chapter's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msuchm_snma/">Instagram page</a>. <br /></p><p></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-55395136678331582942022-02-24T15:43:00.001-05:002022-03-11T15:55:22.820-05:00College of Human Medicine Students Earn Important Designations at LMSA Midwest Regional Conference<p>Members from the College of Human Medicine’s chapter of Latin American & Native American Medical Student Association (LANAMA) hit the road to take part in the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Midwest Regional Conference earlier this month.<br /><br />With the college well represented at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine for the 32nd annual event, several future Spartan MDs received special designations. Students Kimberly Flores and Aldana Garcia were appointed to the executive board and Valerie Rozen received “Best Poster Presentation” at the conference’s research symposium. Read more on their special designations.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Kimberly Flores Elected Next LMSA Co-Director</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvJRv84t_I2uExTJcXHglEZj0zQypcaY7Vy_UMjlB5adnhcyd8QfFsIQk4oPxf51V5e-GcVlNBOYS4TrSbVHc7LPhrgkT8tbZzIAns_67QQrPwMtgkzkJKg3hPB-yGKXeY4tcmLoBGYldoGQCvloozQTWn3_Y58aWvyAyMh3BS_HMCgwH4J5cf0wKQ7w=s1500" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvJRv84t_I2uExTJcXHglEZj0zQypcaY7Vy_UMjlB5adnhcyd8QfFsIQk4oPxf51V5e-GcVlNBOYS4TrSbVHc7LPhrgkT8tbZzIAns_67QQrPwMtgkzkJKg3hPB-yGKXeY4tcmLoBGYldoGQCvloozQTWn3_Y58aWvyAyMh3BS_HMCgwH4J5cf0wKQ7w=w160-h200" width="160" /></a></div>Third-year student, Kimberly Flores, will be helping to lead the organization as the next Co-Director, filling the role of outgoing co-director and fellow College of Human Medicine student, Jennifer Chinchilla. New core executive board members are elected each year at the conference.<br /><br />During the process of electing the new core executive board, Flores received an initial floor nomination for the role and subsequently delivered a speech and participated in a Q&A.<br /><br />“I honestly was so nervous and my hands were shaking from anxiety. I had written some bullet points of what I wanted to convey but ultimately spoke from my heart,” Flores said. “The time waiting for the decision was nerve-racking, to say the least. I didn't know what to expect. I really wanted to get this position but knew that every person running had the strength and leadership skills to be great.”<br /><br />Though she believed she had a good shot, Flores still found herself surprised when she was finally announced as one of the two next co-presidents. “My eyes watered and all I wanted to do was hug my friends."<br /><p></p><p>It was those friends and fellow peers, after all, who inspired Flores to follow up on the nomination. She appreciated their support and felt as though they truly have understood the challenges she’s faced on her medical school journey. It hasn’t always been a linear experience for the Southern California-native. But that path has driven Flores to want to help other Latinx and Native students in medicine.<br /><br />“I remember being a nontraditional pre-med student and sitting in conference rooms hearing from keynote speakers, hoping to one day matriculate into medical school. Now I have the honor and privilege of helping to organize the same types of conferences that always inspired me despite a few setbacks,” Flores said.<br /><br />She felt it was the genuine story in her speech from the heart that made the difference.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkpcDz9hyvRr6QsRp3n7e2CJZAeXApsPmTiLIJ_l9XR1UqdA8rDXPRSR-gLEXB1CqvrxiR49uS8NGAs15MmD6_B4HjsO875joMoR1SWahfu2UFSX-RDuMzBej4P67Cpzcq2ujpfKmrUXGyy_meR-EpTES8QsI3QWEBVK8621j6XoljseNnwBztHyPnMA=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="1000" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkpcDz9hyvRr6QsRp3n7e2CJZAeXApsPmTiLIJ_l9XR1UqdA8rDXPRSR-gLEXB1CqvrxiR49uS8NGAs15MmD6_B4HjsO875joMoR1SWahfu2UFSX-RDuMzBej4P67Cpzcq2ujpfKmrUXGyy_meR-EpTES8QsI3QWEBVK8621j6XoljseNnwBztHyPnMA=w640-h469" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: 8pt;">College of Human Medicine students in Chicago for the 2022 LMSA Midwest Regional Conference</span></em></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>“I spoke about transparency and the desire to create a united organization. I have been a part of LMSA since my pre-med days and I felt that I’ve upheld the resilience and commitment to the LMSA mission. It feels incredible!”<br /><br />Moving forward, Flores’ ultimate goal as Co-Director is to build a greater sense of community and help others be inspired by the wonderful work being done by Latinx students, physicians and medical professionals across the Midwest. She looks forward to working in this capacity with other like-minded students throughout the Midwest who wish to see communities effectively supported.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Aldana Garcia Appointed Chief Development Officer<br /></h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAhpgiUjk02yJFEt6GvCPUnDsi1zN1vnG1Rgis64Uhy16eIeQFGBSYFycqklF9Z30xZyhTmn7sXiajIdPmwEZP1HhCbALrVMD4lYn9rPmfwDxCPmgnlJuj-_9RnIWnWfh9q8lZWmt8V9YyfdNUna5lbPRpaclYuIlPBrIti6eKe6JvUTJGyWkUBM7GNA=s1500" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAhpgiUjk02yJFEt6GvCPUnDsi1zN1vnG1Rgis64Uhy16eIeQFGBSYFycqklF9Z30xZyhTmn7sXiajIdPmwEZP1HhCbALrVMD4lYn9rPmfwDxCPmgnlJuj-_9RnIWnWfh9q8lZWmt8V9YyfdNUna5lbPRpaclYuIlPBrIti6eKe6JvUTJGyWkUBM7GNA=w160-h200" width="160" /></a></div>Like Flores, Aldana Garcia, also wishes to support her community. The second-year student was appointed to the LMSA Executive Board as the upcoming Chief Development Officer.<br /><br />The opportunity to be part of the executive team for LMSA’s regional core is an opportunity not lost on her.<p></p><p>“I feel so grateful to be a part of the LMSA family. I feel so empowered by my colleagues after the LMSA Midwest Regional Conference. There are not many Latinx medical students in the Midwest, so it’s always nice to get together and remind us that we do have a community, even though at times being a Latinx medical student can feel isolating,” Garcia admitted.<br /><br />Garcia, also a California-native, moved to East Lansing for medical school just months into the pandemic in 2020. Moving across the country, she didn’t know what to expect. But upon arriving, she knew she wanted to get involved and find community. It’s one of the aspects that influenced Garcia’s sentiment on the matter of getting active with organizations and helping other Latinx-identifying students.<br /><br />“As an Argentine immigrant myself, it is my personal goal to provide mentorship to other students who come from a similar background as me.”<br /><br />Her commitment to the group isn’t new. Prior to coming to medical school, Garcia knew that she wanted to continue being involved with Latinx Medical Student Association to uplift Latinx communities. For the last year, Garcia has been serving as a President for the East Lansing cohort of the college’s LMSA group, LANAMA.<br /><br />“I had the honor to serve as President for this past school year. It was a very rewarding experience that motivated me to apply to be a leader on the LMSA Midwest Regional Executive board.”</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXE625KYv9u42FM60z4J0gIpOu6i3A0RVdd343BLCq6P70VyY_0_wvKYO19oVd8H_JzeXCn2P3ame4M9VetsFU70jO5s2pDb3i2UPJgfYxYTlvd58xCWvkcaF1KYreuO_QrUmlFweFOJ6DnvIF8p-Z4gk4cfiDMnQhf_qyGqWL64S7h_92BzZErGOfaQ=s799" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="799" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXE625KYv9u42FM60z4J0gIpOu6i3A0RVdd343BLCq6P70VyY_0_wvKYO19oVd8H_JzeXCn2P3ame4M9VetsFU70jO5s2pDb3i2UPJgfYxYTlvd58xCWvkcaF1KYreuO_QrUmlFweFOJ6DnvIF8p-Z4gk4cfiDMnQhf_qyGqWL64S7h_92BzZErGOfaQ=w640-h362" width="640" /></a></div><p>She’s thrilled to work alongside four other Latina leaders and future physicians to represent the College of Human Medicine. Garcia acknowledged how empowering it is to see women of color in leadership roles.<br /><br />“I hope to inspire other women of color to pursue leadership opportunities and learn to take up space to share our stories and motivate others. As CDO, some of my goals include creating a greater networking and community of Latinx medical students and physicians within the Midwest region.”</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Valery Rozen Wins Best Poster Presentation</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyhwDyCecO76hDvRNCfCXD4Ouv0Img7ioocw3XJdAq6MpC3tx458kr__5sRdxi5_vF-ubPLPWiDuj2VpNn1sczzqAtYPhZ3-qyEtTAM2VJ8oTdX0RzIDSWMjV1_gtJzT4QJfAdCNzdxatWGPukcLqmh15R8z2inXUt5-1Y-lUrOCgrUmKS4d7Ty-qHHQ=s1066" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="799" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyhwDyCecO76hDvRNCfCXD4Ouv0Img7ioocw3XJdAq6MpC3tx458kr__5sRdxi5_vF-ubPLPWiDuj2VpNn1sczzqAtYPhZ3-qyEtTAM2VJ8oTdX0RzIDSWMjV1_gtJzT4QJfAdCNzdxatWGPukcLqmh15R8z2inXUt5-1Y-lUrOCgrUmKS4d7Ty-qHHQ=w150-h200" width="150" /></a></div>At the LMSA Midwest Research Symposium, second-year student, Valery Rozen, was named first place winner for the best poster presentation. The acknowledgement was a rewarding culmination for an interesting turn of events.<br /><br />A little after undergoing surgery nine months ago, Rozen joined the laboratory of reasercher, Jae-Wook Jeong, PhD, in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology. Coincidentally, her surgery was the reason she learned about Dr. Jeong’s research focus.<br /><br />Rozen had been diagnosed with an ovarian tumor and naturally became interested in the pathways and mechanisms that allowed development of such. Dr. Jeong has several research projects focusing on this specific subset of tumors. She reached out to join his laboratory and became involved in female genital tract malignancy research.<br /><br />The team studies the plausible ability of statins drugs in preventing recurrence and metastasis in endometrioid endometrial cancer. Rozen presented preliminary results at the symposium.<br /><br />“I was able to learn and interact with the other 14 wonderful students who presented their research posters. It is exciting to announce that our poster presentation won first place, and just as exciting is the promising results of our data,” Rozen shared. “Confirming our hypothesis can have immediate implications for treating some cases of endometrioid endometrial carcinoma in some individuals.”<br /><br />Rozen felt her connection to the research and subsequent passion for the material shined through in the poster presentation. At the end of the day, “I have a story to tell. I have experiences that have developed certain interests and professional goals in me. I know I’m headed in the right direction.”<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcxHqfPAWYOiecWy5-YkwP6UXfqFTIq4ZJK4GwltD5JbS2qQpSzlwt6lHlz5d8g95Yy8JZRVW0L67d-ISnjwpCCklqhS40S139I2lD6Ln0NmySVJpDdV1zJxIcCaGfuijJrD_Fsd0o9GN85As2YKk2Gl9NnicPFl9C7ubXjDGH6G5hBr6qrIAq5-OrHQ=s1333" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="999" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcxHqfPAWYOiecWy5-YkwP6UXfqFTIq4ZJK4GwltD5JbS2qQpSzlwt6lHlz5d8g95Yy8JZRVW0L67d-ISnjwpCCklqhS40S139I2lD6Ln0NmySVJpDdV1zJxIcCaGfuijJrD_Fsd0o9GN85As2YKk2Gl9NnicPFl9C7ubXjDGH6G5hBr6qrIAq5-OrHQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div>Valery Rozen with her poster presentationExperiences are powerful tools in searching for opportunities to further develop and grow in areas of interest, according to Rozen.<br /><br />“Our passion is evident when we speak about what brings us joy, what makes us curious, as well as our professional desires. Most importantly, it will be evident when we are interested, and that is our power as students in getting involved in projects, programs, and studies designed to help us grow. We all have a story to tell, and that is one of our biggest assets.”<br /><br />Flores agreed. To her, these experiences and opportunities are precisely what’s needed and is honored to be able to play her part. “These conferences are so important for us, they inspire us to continue la lucha, to continue the fight, to continue defining the odds and silencing the nay-sayers. These conferences help students connect and find a sense of community to know they are not alone.”<p></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-20858484673218276102022-01-26T16:11:00.000-05:002022-01-26T16:11:43.195-05:00Mott Foundation Grants $25 Million to MSU to Expand Public Health Initiatives in Flint<p><i>Reproduced from <a href="https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2022/msu-mott-grant-for-flint?fbclid=IwAR3l-cNt_OZ9RoHgexLnKv7f3q39YrZFz-AY42gIaiyBEQG2hnfi3eVCspE" target="_blank">MSU Today</a></i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9PNUO3Pang2AN3uzpkiqtB7aV-iBQanuiXnjq-h1kRn4EnJvP6ltQstpsC08Hhg8pf29O-t9XxJMf_W5BTTUkLDr5-RfFsDwYazbmKq62n9qtIqi7rlcpOo4yuLS2GYY0_vHIbgGJzw38XzO7f-5_x5BEIfCVCoefsdjOm1-GoRQ9ibTJjH-T5He8hQ=s960" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9PNUO3Pang2AN3uzpkiqtB7aV-iBQanuiXnjq-h1kRn4EnJvP6ltQstpsC08Hhg8pf29O-t9XxJMf_W5BTTUkLDr5-RfFsDwYazbmKq62n9qtIqi7rlcpOo4yuLS2GYY0_vHIbgGJzw38XzO7f-5_x5BEIfCVCoefsdjOm1-GoRQ9ibTJjH-T5He8hQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has granted $25 million to expand the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s public health presence in Flint. The grant will create an endowed fund to increase public health faculty, academic research and community health collaborations.<br /><br />“Expanding MSU’s public health program in Flint is a great thing for the community, and it also will yield important lessons for our state and nation as we struggle with both emergent and chronic health challenges,” said Ridgway White, president and CEO of the Mott Foundation. “MSU’s work in Flint is a wonderful example of what can happen when physicians, researchers, residents and community advocates work together to improve health.”<br /><br />The new grant to MSU will build upon Mott’s initial support for the college’s presence in Flint. Between 2011 and 2013, Mott granted $12 million to MSU for the college’s expansion and relocation of its public health program from East Lansing to Flint, as well as $7.7 million to the Foundation for the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation to support renovation of the former Flint Journal building to house the program.<br /><br />“MSU has a mission to improve the lives of people through community-based research,” said President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. “Our successful collaboration with the people of Flint has allowed our scientists to create a new model for positive public health outcomes, and we are grateful for the continued support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, which will allow us to build on successes.”</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ih8b5e1pIFc" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> <br /></p><p>Since 2014, MSU’s Flint-based public health experts have implemented programs and research initiatives in the community and beyond. A crucial example was Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s discovery in 2015 of elevated blood lead levels in Flint’s children tied to a switch in the city’s water source and improper treatment of the water. Since then, Hanna-Attisha has headed up work with the CDC’s Flint Lead Exposure Registry, successfully advocated for inclusion of the National Fruit and Vegetable Pediatric Prescription program in the 2018 Farm Bill, and testified before the U.S. Congress to help inform public health legislation.<br /><br />MSU’s experts also have worked with community partners to develop programs to mitigate chronic diseases, identify environmental health risks and examine the social factors that influence community health. This work includes leadership by Debra Furr-Holden, Ph.D. throughout the pandemic and national advocacy for reducing COVID-19 health disparities among African Americans.<br /><br />“Our researchers have worked side-by-side with the Flint community to improve lives locally and in communities across the country,” said Aron Sousa, M.D., interim dean of the MSU College of Human Medicine. “Our work in Flint across the city’s water crisis, COVID-19, nutrition and mental health has become a national model. We are grateful to the Mott Foundation for recognizing this innovative public health opportunity and supporting its further growth. The $25 million grant is the single largest award in the College of Human Medicine’s history.”<br /><br />“This partnership between the community, Michigan State University, and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation gives real credibility and credence to the work, leading to strengthened public health efforts in Flint,” said E. Yvonne Lewis, founder and CEO of the National Center for African American Health Consciousness. “This grant represents a beacon of hope that will help elevate community-led solutions to the issues we face.”<br /><br />Mott’s support of public health in Flint already has had a positive economic impact on the city. According to an MSU study for the period 2015-2020, Mott’s initial $12 million in grants to MSU and $7.7 million grant to the FURC had a return of $93 million in economic output in Genesee County. The analysis also indicates that the work of the MSU Division of Public Health has resulted in 110 jobs over that five-year period. The latest grant to MSU is expected to add up to 200 new jobs.<br /><br />The search for new faculty will be launched in the coming months. MSU, Mott and FURC are exploring options to expand the building to accommodate MSU’s anticipated growth.<br /><br />See what other leaders are saying:<br /><br /><b>U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow</b><br />“Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Clinic launched a program that I was so proud to support, in which families receive prescriptions that can be redeemed for fresh fruits and vegetables at the Flint Farmer’s Market, right next door,” said Senator Stabenow. “In fact, Flint was the model for this innovative program, which I expanded nationwide in the 2018 Farm Bill.”<br /><br /><b>U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee</b><br />“Providing high-quality and accessible health care is vital for the well-being of our community,” said Congressman Kildee. “This investment in MSU’s public health program in Flint will help make our community healthier and create jobs. I applaud Michigan State University and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for continuing to invest in public health in Flint, and I will continue working in Congress to bring additional resources back to mid-Michigan to support a healthy community.”<br /><br /><b>Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley</b><br />"Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is an important public health partner in the city of Flint,” said Mayor Sheldon Neeley. “Dr. Furr-Holden has been a public health advisor for Flint and E. Yvonne Lewis has led the way with community outreach. The City of Flint is excited to continue this strong partnership with Michigan State University in improving the health of the Flint community.”<br /><br /><b>Interim Director of MSU Division of Public Health and Director of the Master of Public Health Program Wayne R. McCullough</b><br />“Being embedded in the Flint community allows Michigan State University public health faculty and researchers to understand the assets and needs of the community while working side-by-side with the people of Flint on issues important to them,” said Wayne McCullough, PhD, interim director, MSU Division of Public Health. “This important and significant grant allows us to enhance the research and education mission in service to Flint and to port learning to other parts of the state. This $25 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation provides a strengthened platform for interventions with a community-participatory public health model, maximizing impact and ultimately improving the overall health in Flint.”</p><p><i>By: Geri Kelley</i><br /></p><p></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-47421819090686094642022-01-20T11:56:00.000-05:002022-01-20T11:56:04.811-05:00A New Year Means New Resolutions: Next-Step Planning Can Pay Down The Road<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcRFa96QIz_HtPRuxmy2d89ym8diSpfrwQSiKW9KUVJDtAKWD-5JOUusOGaKv9C5juBTY0V6UI8JZOe3qrfxO7U-y8YDXtjfvbTOh2n-8zBk5ApsvSvL2f1G1YSNuh7z4n3d7_Yv4KUQwDdy-OrD6iR0k_v84_pDzsaupawHNFsqWQSb9sPJMnx_ILAA=s1140" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1140" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcRFa96QIz_HtPRuxmy2d89ym8diSpfrwQSiKW9KUVJDtAKWD-5JOUusOGaKv9C5juBTY0V6UI8JZOe3qrfxO7U-y8YDXtjfvbTOh2n-8zBk5ApsvSvL2f1G1YSNuh7z4n3d7_Yv4KUQwDdy-OrD6iR0k_v84_pDzsaupawHNFsqWQSb9sPJMnx_ILAA=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>The first few weeks of January have arrived and, of course, that naturally means it’s a new year! Along with a new cycle can come exciting, fresh resolutions for the months ahead. If planning to apply to medical school within the next year…or two…or three, setting goals for the year can help guide your preparation and keep your plan on the right path. <p></p><p>Preparing for medical school can be challenging enough. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly added an extra layer to the fold, complicating the process and limiting opportunities for potential applicants with components like, say, extracurricular experiences that are important. So, making special considerations and being thoughtful about the time ahead can not only alleviate some of those challenges, but produce bountiful results in bulking up that applicant profile. </p><p>Lining up what you need next on your journey naturally depends on your place on said journey. No matter you’re stage though, the pandemic has forced students and institutions to adjust. Thus, taking the pandemic into account is important contextually to what opportunities are available and accessible. <br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Meeting and Mapping</h3><p>For students in their initial undergraduate years, <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/index.html" target="_blank">College of Human Medicine</a> counselors highly suggest meeting with your premed/prehealth advisors so that you can begin mapping out your journey to medical school. It’s never too early. Advisors are familiar with the process and do well to guide each student, yes, but they also can be familiar with what particular medical schools are looking for, especially with in-state programs. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj_kLSwX63nH2z7gAW8y1-aCf_ZNSY9VEI-EOmuB6Dr4zAtx_gBWFd2J6dSZksaynKIf6Rm9ephynAEZ0PmWdlEMBGbJycANXm732hzFFw5M21OUZSEGGOPw97bCZ2ZeZCLR1kK0Z9DqMWwnwUGshSs3BkJBcDELibiharZUG20CZTypo844lW8YmCKA=s1203" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="1203" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj_kLSwX63nH2z7gAW8y1-aCf_ZNSY9VEI-EOmuB6Dr4zAtx_gBWFd2J6dSZksaynKIf6Rm9ephynAEZ0PmWdlEMBGbJycANXm732hzFFw5M21OUZSEGGOPw97bCZ2ZeZCLR1kK0Z9DqMWwnwUGshSs3BkJBcDELibiharZUG20CZTypo844lW8YmCKA=w640-h336" width="640" /></a> <br /></div><p></p><p>Planning out courses and time slots for clinical experiences, extracurricular activities, work, and other elements will naturally keep the schedule tidy. But it also eliminates gaps down the road and can ensure updates can be made with minimal hassle should adjustments need to be made—which is very likely. The road to medical school is rarely straight, but you can make it as straight as possible with some early, effective planning. </p><p><i><a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/prereq.html" target="_blank">See College of Human Medicine Prerequisite Models</a></i></p><p>For those in the latter undergraduate years, fulfilling the prerequisites with needed upper-level courses is a priority. But understanding other immediate needs and being honest about your status at this stage is important for several reasons. Some people may need to enter post-bacc programs, so it’s never too early for researching and figuring out application processes. This goes for those interested in graduate programs as well. </p><p></p><p>A similar stance can also be true for nontraditional applicants and career-changers, who may need to make the adjustment to a post-bacc program or science-based grad program before making the attempt at a medical school application process. Right now can be the time to figure out what solution (plan of action) is best for your personal situation, whether that be a lower-than-desired GPA, a low MCAT score, or missing prereqs. </p><p>Some students may need to work and that’s fine. Schools like our own with a holistic review process are certain to take socioeconomic factors into account. The lesson is that planning now can help a student juggle a variety of important priorities to ensure they all get done in a timely fashion.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Gaining While Giving (Experience)<br /></h3><p>Beyond courses, this is a great time to really think about what opportunities there may be this summer and beyond to gain clinical experiences and/or extracurricular involvement. Whether you want something brief or more long-term, being thorough and researching these potential opportunities is especially important in the time of Covid. Programs may now be limiting participation and implementing special requirements. This means that finding the best possible fit for you is better done sooner than later. For summer internships and programs, right now is the time to apply.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFY2nl-uJtIriADr92ZHjcwl5DdkxLpeHmmeQEIU37ctKB-fdtJwotQF03YxE5LLeTwQZSQnhXt027lxf3NaZPxsvTGwKzJvVGqewwP20NNKypWEeRDOrb1gtFk-EQQJT9feKfplB_-mrbLO41PNLNV9vYMJ6rw1_ycFWaiS9QIeQffPmhE4R_q-NtTA=s979" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="979" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFY2nl-uJtIriADr92ZHjcwl5DdkxLpeHmmeQEIU37ctKB-fdtJwotQF03YxE5LLeTwQZSQnhXt027lxf3NaZPxsvTGwKzJvVGqewwP20NNKypWEeRDOrb1gtFk-EQQJT9feKfplB_-mrbLO41PNLNV9vYMJ6rw1_ycFWaiS9QIeQffPmhE4R_q-NtTA=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Direct patient interaction is key to what schools mean when they say they desire to see clinical experience in the medical school application. Many applicants to the college, for instance, have had excellent scribing experiences. In fact, more and more opportunities to scribe virtually are popping up on account of the pandemic. Seeking roles in local hospitals/clinics, rehab facilities, or even retirement homes are also some ideas that can offer valuable engagement. Some experiences may even pay. Becoming an EMT or medical assistant look great on a medical school application and can help pay the bills. <p></p><p>Students often ask us about what they can do to stand out. Our response is typically tied to the idea that applicants would do well to get familiar with our <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/mission/index.html" target="_blank">mission of serving the underserved</a> and identifying ways they can show how that mission resonates. One way to gain experience and exposure is to <a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/medical-school-admissions-doctor/articles/2019-01-08/what-premeds-should-know-about-volunteering-in-underserved-communities" target="_blank">serve the underserved of your own community</a> in fulfilling ways. Though proximity may vary, we know there is no shortage of those who lack a variety of services in towns across the map. </p><p></p>Working with organizations, volunteers can help to register people for procedures like mammograms or even vaccines. Some governmental agencies will help carry out preventative initiatives for communities affected by issues like diabetes or substance abuse, for instance, and rely on volunteer assistance from community members. Some of these actions may be tied to being active in social justice movements and the college encourages balancing those personal interests with academic/career goals.<p></p><p>Disparities in access to health care is a key challenge and students who find ways to assist their communities alleviate these challenges, these disparities will show resonance, yes, but also leadership. Speaking of…</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Research and Leadership</h3><p>Don't be too alarmed if volunteer and research opportunities may be limited. Medical schools understand the severity of impact the pandemic has had across the globe. Still, effort can go a long way and students are now thinking ingeniously about carving out opportunities. </p><p>While it can be difficult to lead a research project as a premed, more and more students are beginning to start their own, developing projects with new angles on topics. Students can also gain leadership in a professor or mentor’s research study. Research projects are now more established and ongoing than they were at the onset of the pandemic. Students are even using these established opportunities as a starting point, which they can then use to branch off and cultivate an all-new project. </p><p>Of course, leadership can stretch beyond academic settings and, in fact, schools like ours also like to see applicants involved in activities in which the applicant shares genuine interest. Starting or leading an organization based on those themes of interest are excellent ways to demonstrate leadership. Whether a club around campus or a nonprofit organization, identifying those interests is important. In terms of a nonprofit, it’s important to identify needs around the community and, given our mission, we love to see students who serve underserved populations in unique ways. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5r53rxM5GErPTLsYE_mf7I3x3Up00AUrS42c9LojxrSmzxhoEqZ6u6OYyL39RzovsSuJrY6rRlE0fZZX1rNQYdKXsavxjoPBNML24AU2X6NCYOLihP6AmJoohaZTxfdr-RMmD_t4Zq13kvTq8Z52S6kUIciyaDIXLivh3xB7Ma2-dw1l0Fm1I-zvFMA=s729" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="729" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5r53rxM5GErPTLsYE_mf7I3x3Up00AUrS42c9LojxrSmzxhoEqZ6u6OYyL39RzovsSuJrY6rRlE0fZZX1rNQYdKXsavxjoPBNML24AU2X6NCYOLihP6AmJoohaZTxfdr-RMmD_t4Zq13kvTq8Z52S6kUIciyaDIXLivh3xB7Ma2-dw1l0Fm1I-zvFMA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Some students are wisely gearing their organizations around the pandemic. If you live in a community where vaccination rates are low, for instance, setting up an organization that promotes vaccination and helps with vaccine drives is a beneficial endeavor. In another example, some students are taking the time to teach the elderly how to utilize video conferencing software and streaming applications, allowing seniors the ability to contact their families in times of quarantine and isolation. Virtual experiences are becoming all too familiar and students are using the opportunity to do additional things like tutor or learn/teach different languages. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Reframing and Recharging</h3><p>The track to medical school is tough. We know it. You know it. On that track, it may be helpful to simply take a moment to relax. The pressures of preparing for medical school in many ways have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Developing a routine exercise regimen or scheduling in time to simply clear your mind, take a walk, or do some yoga can be very beneficial.</p><p>It’s important to build up these habits now as <a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/medical-school-admissions-doctor/articles/skills-every-premed-student-should-develop-before-medical-school?utm_source=usn_tw" target="_blank">research has shown</a> that a lack of exercise among medical students is associated with higher rates of depression and burnout. In contrast, students who are able to prioritize self-care and positive mental health typically report a better quality of life. Developing strong habits now can help alleviate the pressures of not only transitioning to medical school once its time, but also the pressures of being in medical school. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOKWa0hzh-Kbyz6G4tBcS3KquDSEFZy2-tWXw_qWN6pCgRpt7MAnIVdl6B67XSQL8nF7HV3KV8PWO0fYPVeN4qIShwm2QKjQ7jDqPxthCm4vO74tiA_PO1SPTGpxYg8jYcQ-pLYnYC6qRkpWls8sPBwYe_ax9mrkuEBwD0LbH0EXfWV4GG0hVDtplPuA=s1920" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOKWa0hzh-Kbyz6G4tBcS3KquDSEFZy2-tWXw_qWN6pCgRpt7MAnIVdl6B67XSQL8nF7HV3KV8PWO0fYPVeN4qIShwm2QKjQ7jDqPxthCm4vO74tiA_PO1SPTGpxYg8jYcQ-pLYnYC6qRkpWls8sPBwYe_ax9mrkuEBwD0LbH0EXfWV4GG0hVDtplPuA=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><br />Some students may need some quite study time and carving out the time will pay dividends. Students who plan to take (or re-take) the MCAT this year know that readiness is important in more ways than one. It may be wise to give yourself the time to rethink strategy if an initial score doesn't meet personal standards. Many schools like ours do not mind re-takes, though it may help to research how different schools evaluate multiple scores. <p></p><p>If one is feeling strongly about a gap year, that's okay too. At the College of Human Medicine, we encourage students to take a gap year if they feel that's best for them. The point here is that applicants should apply when the application is fully ready. But the application and the applicant are two different things—are YOU ready, mentally emotionally, physically? </p><p>***</p><p>Thoughtful reflection and personal planning are key to the uphill battle that is the medical school admissions process. Despite the pandemic, there are factors to think about and accommodate when planning out what moves to make next. This all depends on what point you line up with in the grand schemes of things and what you need on your journey. Whatever your resolutions, be sure to commit and track progress to make sure you see how far you’ve come. Best of luck! <br /><br /></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-29244314281930205922022-01-12T14:49:00.034-05:002022-02-10T16:13:42.495-05:00Student Life: In Caring for Family over the Holiday Break, College of Human Medicine Student is Reminded of an Important Lesson, Experiences Family Traditions with a Twist<p><i>Contributed by Christi Boze, MCE Student at the College of Human Medicine</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizs9mtdWKdn3x1uRu8vSRshQmdk9TcKldxXsw4vvoNHGWcYK25aHfGbGbmjGlCoPB-BxpXLOUFjXEUoUGa6IK6u9OXjxtRJuCOlhrt7WVOqshlApIeB_336bjinL3n5fUKgNI3hYDiiMnn1HPA3ZGzVa4rAT3LrAVmo40sODWddDDwk_45Jntko4oXWg=s1600" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="1600" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizs9mtdWKdn3x1uRu8vSRshQmdk9TcKldxXsw4vvoNHGWcYK25aHfGbGbmjGlCoPB-BxpXLOUFjXEUoUGa6IK6u9OXjxtRJuCOlhrt7WVOqshlApIeB_336bjinL3n5fUKgNI3hYDiiMnn1HPA3ZGzVa4rAT3LrAVmo40sODWddDDwk_45Jntko4oXWg=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Like many families of all backgrounds, my own has Christmas traditions. These include our Christmas eve carpet picnic, unboxing a new board game, and watching Die Hard. However, this year was a little bit different. <p></p><p>For context, my grandpa has had an abdominal aortic aneurysm for the past several years now. After the aneurysm had reached a certain size and once it was safe again to be back in the hospital, the time arrived for grandpa’s surgery. </p><p>The surgery was supposed to last an hour and my grandpa was supposed to leave the next day. Unfortunately, this did not go as planned. Instead, the surgery lasted for more than three hours and he presented with post-surgical complications, landing him with a longer hospital stay. </p><p>This is where I come in! </p><p>I was sitting at home (the first Saturday of winter break, I might add) probably munching on Twizzlers and watching a movie when I received a phone call from my mom. She asked if I would be willing to fly down to Florida to look after my grandma while my grandpa was still in the hospital. In a matter of minutes, I booked my flight, packed my bags, and drove to the airport. </p><p>I haven’t seen my grandparents in years, so you can imagine her excitement when I woke my grandma up at 4am to go to the bathroom that morning. In the days following, I stuck to my grandpa’s neatly written-out instructions regarding my grandma’s routine. </p><p>I made sure to help her with her exercises in the morning, checked her blood sugar before and after meals, and reminded her that it was too early to eat ice cream when she asked for it in the morning. </p><p>Knowing that this was the longest my grandparents had been apart from each other, I wanted to cheer my grandma up. I took my grandma on a ride through the community so she could see the Christmas lights on her neighbors’ homes. We watched some of her favorite classic holiday movies, like "Home Alone," and "A Christmas Carol." I swapped out the board game I bought this year, <i>Betrayal at House on the Hill</i>, to play dominoes with my grandma. </p><p>In a way, I was still able to continue the Boze family holiday tradition. I was able to play games, watch holiday movies, and spend the holidays with someone I love dearly. While it was not the Christmas break I intended, it was a nice reminder of how lucky I am to have my grandparents. </p><p>If medical school has taught me anything, it’s the importance of cherishing the moments you do have with your family over the holidays.</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPgcj0ozBLYZStSIYTYwCQAS1n8MIOiWkSFd2OQLRBSflmuqYXReA_Z47DKJsfWPhNxFuYMrx9G_0LjMiKDZDsibvZcCIkAEot8-P1CXXSoMPEATM6K7Gm9gRzZWuCd3wKcyXLH3VnMMw2HRU-_FbtUJgg_ugXV6gC7ApfQ8Q-ng5D14velaLEU772Sw=s1344" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="1344" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPgcj0ozBLYZStSIYTYwCQAS1n8MIOiWkSFd2OQLRBSflmuqYXReA_Z47DKJsfWPhNxFuYMrx9G_0LjMiKDZDsibvZcCIkAEot8-P1CXXSoMPEATM6K7Gm9gRzZWuCd3wKcyXLH3VnMMw2HRU-_FbtUJgg_ugXV6gC7ApfQ8Q-ng5D14velaLEU772Sw=w163-h163" width="163" /></a></div>Hi, I'm Christi! I grew up in rural southwest Michigan with two siblings. Upon graduating from Grand
Valley State University, I took a couple of gap years
before medical school and am now a second year student at the College of Human Medicine. During my gap years I worked as a pharmaceutical
technician for Perrigo and as a prosectionist in the MSU College of Human Medicine anatomy
department. When I am not studying, I enjoy anything outdoors, such as
hiking, skiing, and soccer. I am an avid baker and enjoy listening to
mystery podcasts.<p></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-76755430395258657692021-11-24T14:01:00.002-05:002021-11-24T14:01:26.098-05:00Native American Heritage Month: A Student Reflection<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;"><em>November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to learn about
rich and diverse Indigenous cultures, traditions, and histories of the
land we inhabit. The College of Human Medicine acknowledges the rich
ancestry of Native Americans and the important contributions of this
nation’s original people, including to processes of learning and
healing. </em></p><p style="text-align: left;"><em><b>By Amanda Ziminski, second-year College of Human Medicine student </b><br /></em></p>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_w7VBa_a8Da3Jd1_e12rDF1t_2kcGk7YViTa8x9V80v_TXCrLMmPRNjxI-1JTXtz9J2EwshKYWRIl5dqGVH0oDcN5E0PPZmgJf8zkXVx3XOLC943DCM0ny2D0yPebIIbNbGB-2ZoHrkUc/s2048/Ziminski_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_w7VBa_a8Da3Jd1_e12rDF1t_2kcGk7YViTa8x9V80v_TXCrLMmPRNjxI-1JTXtz9J2EwshKYWRIl5dqGVH0oDcN5E0PPZmgJf8zkXVx3XOLC943DCM0ny2D0yPebIIbNbGB-2ZoHrkUc/w200-h200/Ziminski_1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Aanii! Amanda indizhinikaaz, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians indoonjbaa. (Hello! My name is Amanda and I am from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians).<p></p><p>I am from a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula called Manistique. I had what I consider to be a relatively normal upbringing being the third of four children in a lower-middle class family. My grandparents own a grocery store business and that’s pretty much what my family’s life revolved around. Working at the grocery store is a rite of passage in my family. We began working as soon as we hit age 14. This is where I was taught the value of hard work and independence. I also grew up with athletics shaping much of my childhood. I was active in basketball, volleyball, softball, and track. I wasn’t the greatest at these sports, being more of a witty, dry-humored, academic child, but I gave these sports my all. So, I valued being healthy in order to perform the best I could for my teams.<br /><br />My earliest memory of receiving healthcare was from my tribe’s small Native American health care center. I’d go every year to get my sports physical so that I could play on the basketball team. It felt special to go to that clinic because my other teammates had to go to the “regular” health clinic that was conjoined to the local hospital. It wasn’t until much later that I learned how the additional struggles of receiving health care from our tiny tribal clinic would impact my health.<br /><br />As a child, if there was any type of illness spreading in the community, I was destined to get it. In times where I was stressed or I was excited for an event, I would always become ill. I was sick during most of my birthday parties growing up. I also had difficulty gaining weight and always needed to carry snacks on me because my blood sugar would suddenly drop. Once I had access to specialty care later in life, I discovered what was really the cause of all of this.<br /><br />It turns out I have an autoimmune disease that impacts mostly my gastrointestinal system. This explained all of my symptoms growing up, but unfortunately was never caught until I was very ill while a junior in college at MSU.<br /><br />At MSU my access to health care expanded significantly, and I was now able to figure out what was really going on. If I had earlier access to specialty care and a doctor who knew me and my story, it could’ve prevented years of complications.<br /><br />While the tribal health clinic is a great resource to many tribal members in my community (and I am certainly thankful to have it), it is largely underfunded and can only provide basic preventative care. In my experience, the physicians were different every time I went. I would see a new physician who never got to know my story or the issues that plagued me. They were not members of my tribe and were just working in the health clinic for a brief moment in time.<br /><br />Additionally, the providers knew very little about autoimmune conditions or how to diagnose them. As a result, I spent years being forced to talk to Nutritionists and nurses about potential eating disorders. I was instructed to take glucose tablets for when my sugar dipped too low, instead of receiving the appropriate treatment for my autoimmune condition had I been properly diagnosed.<br /><br />Despite the barriers to receiving healthcare, I was fascinated by the doctors that I was able to see. In particular, I really looked up to the doctor I had seen in the Emergency Room after I had my first asthma attack. After I was stable, he came into my room and asked, “Chocolate or vanilla?”<br /><br />I was confused but chose chocolate. He exclaimed “Good, because I like vanilla!”<br /><br />He tossed me a chocolate pudding he got from the vending machine in the hospital and sat on the end of my bed. He handed me a spoon and opened my pudding cup for me before opening his own. He stayed there with me eating pudding, talking about my upcoming track meet, and about what was going on with my breathing. He was like one of those cool superheroes in Marvel movies.<br /><br />From that moment on, I knew I wanted to be just like him when I got older. That propelled my journey into medicine.<br /><br />Yet the desire to transition into a superhero ultimately became only part of the reason I wanted to become a physician. As I came to recognize the health disparities within my community, I now had a mission to ameliorate these barriers. This gave me the extra push I needed to be in the position I am in right now, feeling the massive imposter syndrome that I face as I write about my story. It gave me the push to branch out of my comfort zone and apply to a university far from home. It still propels me forward to keep going throughout the many struggles life has thrown at me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KxaS9edebS7PEY_bkyxsnRmpIzhMWKn9agUH9I1x6_3yWNXKurTQKpxbTAP5SWQxWg4IKbhdYoD_QGZs285ZoOdAIhLCYEtiteArSOgVjTgSycPqPV_Ea_BrcDFP6Bu1ku7cOa5dXiTC/s3023/Ziminski_2+wide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="3023" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KxaS9edebS7PEY_bkyxsnRmpIzhMWKn9agUH9I1x6_3yWNXKurTQKpxbTAP5SWQxWg4IKbhdYoD_QGZs285ZoOdAIhLCYEtiteArSOgVjTgSycPqPV_Ea_BrcDFP6Bu1ku7cOa5dXiTC/w640-h344/Ziminski_2+wide.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></div><p>One of those struggles has been to find my own identity. I am both white and Native American. It wasn’t until recently that I learned this challenge to define oneself is a challenge many Native Americans face. One large issue for many Native Americans is the concept of blood quantum. A blood quantum is how much Native American ancestry you contain.<br /><br />Often, the first question I am asked is “How Native are you?” This is largely problematic for many reasons. Firstly, why is it that only Native Americans must quantify how much of the culture is in their blood? Many of my peers of other ethnicities are never faced with this odd question. We pride ourselves in the United States on being a cultural melting pot. When blood quantum is used to erase our ancestors from our tribe, we are also erasing the treaty rights that are rightfully ours. As our country becomes more and more of a cultural melting pot, our treaty rights are being ripped away from our people with this concept of blood quantum. It is a concept that hurts many Native Americans as it is designed to make us feel less Indigenous and less like we belong.<br /><br />Being the only Native American in my matriculating class sometimes can be difficult. In my undergrad, I was the co-chair of the North American Indigenous Student Organization (NAISO). I felt a great sense of community through that organization. Being on my own now without students who share my culture has been lonely at times. While there is a Latinx and Native American Medical Student Association (LANAMA) that has gone above and beyond to make me feel welcomed as one of few Native persons, I still yearn for that sense of community I once had—a community with which to share struggles when it comes to being a Native American pursuing medicine.<br /><br />For many Native American students pursuing medicine, we are the first. We are the first in our families and even communities, at times, to attend college. We are the first to take the MCAT, apply to medical school, navigate financial aid, etc. We often don’t have people in our corners that can help guide us. Since we are the first to pursue this route, there is an immense pressure to succeed so that we can open doors for others. There is also always an intense pressure to be the advocate for our people. For if we don’t, who will?<br /><br />Being Native American while in medical school can also be frustrating. We are taught in medical school about the health disparities that exist within certain groups of people. We analyze it and discuss it in detail. We are assigned projects and readings on it. Still, the struggle in accessing healthcare for Native American communities isn’t always as front and center.<br /><br />Through a quick google search you can find directly on the Indian Health Service website (a part of the U.S. government) that Native Americans and Alaskan Natives continue to perish from many diseases at higher rates than any other group. Yet, Native Americans are often left entirely out of the conversation when it comes to race and disparities.<br /><br />This, to me, is why Native American Heritage month is important.<br /><br />It is a time to remember exactly who’s land you own. It is a time to remember that Native Americans are not just fictional characters of the past, but that we are still here. It is a time to celebrate Native American history and all of us that are here today and continue to persevere.</p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-30766394406256345952021-10-05T11:47:00.001-04:002021-11-15T17:01:42.425-05:00Entering Class of 2021 Profile Marks Several Important Incoming Class Trends<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWimz-lpOT40CBTpPQSsX5qR8mZetkLyq3JXnNxZ8JU5seI9bnVhWi9TcM-pbPa7GCHtUgJx9t8AyxIoJVW8Osiuqy_rLKBtGGwJUiUNTifObm5DsAMw-2YUYKrYene6zPt3-s9TrXQuJ/s500/wcc500.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="500" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWimz-lpOT40CBTpPQSsX5qR8mZetkLyq3JXnNxZ8JU5seI9bnVhWi9TcM-pbPa7GCHtUgJx9t8AyxIoJVW8Osiuqy_rLKBtGGwJUiUNTifObm5DsAMw-2YUYKrYene6zPt3-s9TrXQuJ/s320/wcc500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Another incoming fall means the end of an admissions cycle and the welcoming of another great entering class. With White Coat Ceremonies taking place across the nation, medical schools are now joined by a fresh batch of driven students. <p></p><p>Here at the <a href="https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/">Michigan State University College of Human Medicine</a>, we welcomed first-year medical students at the <a href="https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/white-coat-ceremony-introduces-2021-msu-medical-students/">White Coat and Matriculation Ceremony in August</a>. More than 11,000 people applied to the medical school last year, a college-record and 48 percent increase since 2009.</p><p>The college, in its first year hosting a <a href="https://spartanmd.blogspot.com/2020/09/chm-to-host-virtual-interviews-for-2020.html">virtual interview process</a>, met with over 500 excellent applicants, ultimately admitting 190 new students. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToGPM0L-_dk7DmaZU4tJS73Cihv9Nhi7dxUBkqT3ALZ08pMox0zPdRG4RJGaKB5v0NlZut3K92IWMZe0QHy2A3j0vSxBn_zaqyL6UT1pKGBlmNvdOmuPbObWDTVNU4mpzxVJ-xJN5d-bQ/s2709/2021EnteringProf+%25282%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="2709" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToGPM0L-_dk7DmaZU4tJS73Cihv9Nhi7dxUBkqT3ALZ08pMox0zPdRG4RJGaKB5v0NlZut3K92IWMZe0QHy2A3j0vSxBn_zaqyL6UT1pKGBlmNvdOmuPbObWDTVNU4mpzxVJ-xJN5d-bQ/w640-h274/2021EnteringProf+%25282%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Over 60 percent of the incoming class identified as coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, with nearly a quarter each identifying as underrepresented in medicine or from rural backgrounds, respectively. Those coming from low-income backgrounds and first-generation students often find strong resonance with the <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/mission/index.html">college's mission</a> of serving the medically underserved. </p><p>The college continues to follow national trends of admitting higher percentages of women and women-identifying persons. Just under 60 percent of the class are women and one student identified as gender non-conforming. Six of the college's last seven entering classes have been a majority women/women-identifying.</p><p><b><i><a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/resources/index.html">See the last 5 entering class profiles</a></i></b><br /></p><p>As a publicly-funded institution, the college does give preference to Michigan residents and the percentage of students from the state of Michigan rose to 85 percent. Still, out of state students are an important piece of the college's student body, offering a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that serve to enhance each class. </p><p>Give or take, out of state students make up about 15-25 percent of matriculants from year-to-year. Aside from Michigan, students from California and Illinois round out the top three areas for which the college receives the most applications. </p><p>Approximately two-thirds of any entering class will have earned traditional science degrees, and this class bared similar results. To go along with 150 BS degrees, 38 matriculants took the BA route with some 23 earning graduate-level degrees. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/594805109?h=1112d0fc7e" width="640"></iframe>
</p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/594805109">MSU College of Human Medicine 2021 Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony.</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/msumd">MSU MD</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>The college does not prefer one major over another, so the class is also well represented with non-science majors that include: Art & Design, Anthropology (including Evolutionary and Social), Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Education, Environmental Health, Ethnic Studies, History, International Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, Spanish, and Women’s Studies among others.</p><p>The year 2020 was a rough year for many. The medical school admissions process is a challenge and the pandemic presented many additional challenges across the globe. We commend the entering class of 2021 on meeting the many obstacles they faced and hurdled on their way to achieving the dream of entering medical school. Yet, we are also confident that these steadfast students, these phenomenal physicians-in-the-making are ready and capable of becoming the next generation of physicians the world needs. </p><p>Best of luck to the Class of 2025. <br /></p><p></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-44952394810624346272021-09-15T16:00:00.008-04:002021-11-11T14:39:19.117-05:00 Henry Ford Health, MSU Advance Health Care, Unveil New Brand<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_ez0wJQCexuN8aHCAK0IKOqd-9nTaX3WLKPvSC3zYdVCvHz8KUi6VNuTQOEFlmaBgie6ni6eTpDzXBe67t0KIMJem0-XiThzRSbyIJ2_vFOCpVd9DbMznRWFK5wqWOViCan-9sk0rOW8/s1440/hsc-graphic-hero.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="1440" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_ez0wJQCexuN8aHCAK0IKOqd-9nTaX3WLKPvSC3zYdVCvHz8KUi6VNuTQOEFlmaBgie6ni6eTpDzXBe67t0KIMJem0-XiThzRSbyIJ2_vFOCpVd9DbMznRWFK5wqWOViCan-9sk0rOW8/w640-h295/hsc-graphic-hero.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University today unveiled the new unified brand of their partnership, <a href="https://www.henryford.com/campaign/hfmsu">Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences</a>, celebrating eight months of rapid progress in advancing initiatives to improve health care in Michigan and beyond.<br /><br />Launched in January 2021 with the bold purpose of advancing a new standard of health care, HFH+MSU Health Sciences has already created critical infrastructure and new pathways for pioneering research, cancer care, education and equitable care delivery and outcomes. The new brand logo unveiled today seamlessly blends the iconic colors of the two institutions and leverages a “+” to reflect this shared commitment, and the power of two national leaders joining forces to achieve this goal.<br /><br />“Since coming together in January, we have mobilized a stellar team across our institutions that is already introducing changes to advance health care delivery and fight the health disparities that plague our most vulnerable communities, rural and urban,” said Wright L. Lassiter, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System. “Together, we are leveraging our best assets and expertise to further our mission and have the power to be truly transformational for our patients, practitioners and communities.”<br /><br />“Preparing the medical community of today to address the health care needs of tomorrow begins with education. We’re excited about the innovative work already accomplished through our partnership and the support we are already providing to our students, alumni, faculty and staff,” said Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., MSU president. “This is an exciting time for reimagining how our two world-class institutions think about, innovate, and deliver health and wellness across the state of Michigan and the nation.”<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aYf83vz_yjY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> <br /></p><p>During the past eight months, the HFH+MSU Health Sciences team has achieved significant progress across its clinical care, education and research initiatives, including:<br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Advancing research and innovation: MSU will be welcoming up to 115 researchers from Henry Ford Health to serve within the university, creating new synergies for collaboration and innovative research.</li><li>Amplifying cancer research and care: The combined team has established collaborative cancer research task forces composed of more than 100 scientists and clinicians across both institutions, and identified approximately $8 million in active National Cancer Institute funding across both institutions. A joint symposium in August explored how harmony between cancer researchers, clinicians, and administrators will differentiate our Cancer Center capabilities.</li><li>Embedding justice, diversity, equity and inclusion in the Health Sciences ecosystem: The team has articulated key goals and actions that seek to eliminate health disparities, address social determinants of health, and remove barriers to care and medical education opportunities. This includes a commitment to educate diverse health care providers and ensure equitable access to quality health care for historically disenfranchised and marginalized populations.</li><li>Improving access to care: Health Alliance Plan and MSU Health Care are joining forces to provide zero-dollar premium HMO and PPO plans to approximately 100,000 Medicare-eligible MSU alumni.</li><li>Combining leadership roles: Richard Leach, a national expert on in vitro fertilization and an academic researcher at MSU, has been appointed chair of the Department of Women’s Health Services for Henry Ford Health. Leach is serving in this role while continuing as chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology for the MSU College of Human Medicine.</li><li>Supporting COVID-19 precautions on campus: Henry Ford Health screened MSU athletes for myocarditis and pericarditis, a common complication of COVID-19 for young males, to clear them for sports participation, and provided quick and accurate covid screenings for the university to open safely.</li></ul><p>“Opening the door to health care for more people across Michigan is essential to transforming lives and the future of our state, and we’re meeting this urgent need by increasing points of entry across the health care system and customizing care to meet unique patient needs,” said Steven Kalkanis, president of HFH+MSU Health Sciences, senior vice president and chief academic officer of Henry Ford Health System and chief executive office of Henry Ford Medical Group. “This partnership was founded with the purpose of reimagining how we think about, innovate, and deliver health and wellness. Together, we can drive vital change.”<br /><br />“To bring health, hope, and healing to all, with the urgency in which it is needed, we are fully aligning prevention and care delivery with education, discovery, and innovation,” said Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., executive vice president for Health Sciences at MSU. “We are doing so with an unprecedented scale and reach; committed to working together with communities across the state, toward substantial change for the next 30 years and beyond.”</p><p><i>Duplicated from <a href="https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2021/henry-ford-msu-brand-unveiling">MSUToday</a></i> <br /></p><p></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-4308604283569895732021-09-02T15:07:00.000-04:002021-10-08T22:37:12.123-04:00A Calling to Care for the Underserved<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvZVZwpkJDq0xZarIvgwzUqvebdNuwVmUCSeN-A2r9XdJ1b6EFTFsmhYfMlS4tBzKPZP4TCREon2XX6PbdSlaSDxfilSwR_FHEcJfM772qNPWeC92EIvQfZQ9-pAe0cLLu8UKeNWLU5LY/s2048/white-coat-flag-2021.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1639" data-original-width="2048" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvZVZwpkJDq0xZarIvgwzUqvebdNuwVmUCSeN-A2r9XdJ1b6EFTFsmhYfMlS4tBzKPZP4TCREon2XX6PbdSlaSDxfilSwR_FHEcJfM772qNPWeC92EIvQfZQ9-pAe0cLLu8UKeNWLU5LY/s320/white-coat-flag-2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>For Anthony Bonilla-Salmeron, it was when he nearly died from a ruptured appendix at the age of 12. For Aghdas Movassaghi it was her grandmother’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer. <br /><p></p>Those events sent each on a course that, despite many obstacles, brought them to an Aug. 22 ceremony in Grand Rapids, where they donned white coats, formally making them College of Human Medicine students.<br /><br />Both grew up in low-income neighborhoods of Los Angeles and worked as medical scribes in doctors’ offices, exposing them to the social, financial and other hardships many patients face. Both are determined to become physicians caring for underserved patients and inspiring young people.<br /><br />“It feels like the beginning of the rest of my life,” Bonilla-Salmeron said. “It feels that way because I’ve been working toward this for most of my life. It also signifies to me to be a role model. I want to show that, no matter what your obstacles are, you can do this.”<br /><br />In some ways, Bonilla-Salmeron and Movassaghi are typical of their classmates. Sixty-one percent are disadvantaged, including those who are from low-income families and the first in their families to attend college. Twenty-three percent are of ethnic backgrounds underrepresented in medicine. (Bonilla-Salmeron’s parents were born in El Salvador; Movassaghi’s father is from Iran, her mother from Nicaragua).<br /><br />But unlike most of their classmates, both are from out-of-state. Eighty-five percent of this year’s entering class are from Michigan. Of the 11,371 applicants (a 48 percent increase since 2009), Bonilla-Salmeron and Movassaghi are among the 190 students admitted to this year’s class.<br /><br />Movassaghi concedes becoming a physician was not her goal when she enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2013. That’s also when her grandmother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.<br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafz54K_dA4TLDIHOW3lj9uC2IsAXHGPjmlnjGXiZktluVr-69JI380k0YjZXHe8FOJqfk2aC8Awnb4W_Wssz9ikQclRu47UsDBYaPVtj1QmvpIqkugKmM1ikBYj9jbjQuPGrlDFTxXni5/s2048/Movassaghi_Aghdas.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafz54K_dA4TLDIHOW3lj9uC2IsAXHGPjmlnjGXiZktluVr-69JI380k0YjZXHe8FOJqfk2aC8Awnb4W_Wssz9ikQclRu47UsDBYaPVtj1QmvpIqkugKmM1ikBYj9jbjQuPGrlDFTxXni5/w182-h228/Movassaghi_Aghdas.jpg" width="182" /></a></div><p>“I didn’t even know what ovarian cancer was, but I wanted to learn,” she said. “I was really trying to teach myself about cancer, about chemo. Science became more fascinating to me. I think medicine in a way found me. I didn’t go chasing it. It led me astray, but it was astray for a reason. I think it’s what led me here.”<br /><br />After graduating from UCLA, she spent a year in the College of Human Medicine’s Advanced Baccalaureate Learning Experience (ABLE) program, which is designed to prepare disadvantaged students for the rigors of medical school.<br /><br />Movassaghi was drawn by the college’s pledge to serve underserved communities and its commitment to admit minority students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.<br /><br />“It’s all over the MSU web site – diversity, inclusion,” she said. “I was overwhelmed by all of it.”<br /><br />It’s also what attracted Bonilla-Salmeron.<br /><br />“I chose MSU, because I knew I’d fit right in,” he said. “I know a lot of schools focus on diversity. At MSU, literally at my interview, I saw diversity. It wasn’t just words; it was action.”<br /><br />In his south-central Los Angeles neighborhood, doctors were few and far between. The first he saw when he became ill with appendicitis misdiagnosed it as the flu. Weeks later, as he became sicker, he was admitted to a hospital and diagnosed with a ruptured appendix, which had spread infection throughout his abdomen.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4uA7r3R3eYKgKRoL2aLiN9hinAEaOTPEkAnAoem9tK1PRPCR7rzkj9WuiAS5XJBgowkomXGE6s0_yJ1exw1SzL_4DRU1uE7pku7eTDxhS0SZIsMl9iDdPFHPcFO3Sw9b8CC9H6oZdOeI/s2048/Bonilla-Salmeron_Anthony.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4uA7r3R3eYKgKRoL2aLiN9hinAEaOTPEkAnAoem9tK1PRPCR7rzkj9WuiAS5XJBgowkomXGE6s0_yJ1exw1SzL_4DRU1uE7pku7eTDxhS0SZIsMl9iDdPFHPcFO3Sw9b8CC9H6oZdOeI/w179-h224/Bonilla-Salmeron_Anthony.jpg" width="179" /></a></div>“When I woke up, they told me if I hadn’t come in that day, I wouldn’t have lived another day,” Bonilla-Salmeron recalled. “For me, that was a life-changing experience.” Until then, his role models were Spiderman and other superheroes, but “in that moment, the doctors were my heroes. I decided I wanted to be a doctor.”<br /><br />He and Movassaghi have spent years demonstrating their passions to help others by volunteering for charitable organizations, tutoring children, and preparing for the day they would don white coats.<br /><br />“After the struggle I went through, I think, why not help other people so they don’t have to go through the struggle?” Movassaghi said. As for whether she plans to practice medicine in Michigan or return to California, “wherever they need me is probably where I’m going to end up,” she said.<br /><br />Looking ahead to the next four years of medical school, Bonilla-Salmeron said: “It might be tough, it might be stressful, but this is my dream. I’m realizing my dream right now.”</div><div> </div><div><i>Reproduced with permission from College of Human Medicine Communications</i> <br /></div><div><p></p><p></p></div>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-36972483942096483332021-08-19T13:59:00.003-04:002021-11-11T21:28:31.643-05:00CHM To Continue Hosting Virtual Interviews for the 2022 Cycle After Going Digital in 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEH3Em2Li8yGhXrxpYDYogGRtU_2HqqBMeD6foEvgeT8YHspybkRSWVJE64Dr-tPrv9s73z9xzAdLdL-gD9qd3N0Q8yn2hVlVBglGgYSK8loNYwafkuNRZhb8i_VlxuciHyLnz9Q69S4O/s958/Online-interview1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="958" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEH3Em2Li8yGhXrxpYDYogGRtU_2HqqBMeD6foEvgeT8YHspybkRSWVJE64Dr-tPrv9s73z9xzAdLdL-gD9qd3N0Q8yn2hVlVBglGgYSK8loNYwafkuNRZhb8i_VlxuciHyLnz9Q69S4O/s320/Online-interview1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Interview season is right around the corner! The <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/">College of Human Medicine</a> (CHM) interviews candidates through a series of dates from September to February, with typically an additional scheduling specifically for Early Assurance candidates in late February or early March.<br /><p></p><p>Medical schools have all done their best to adapt to various guidelines at the federal, state, and even university level since the pandemic began. Continuing social distancing directives and various restrictions, which include travel, have been catalysts for admissions offices such as our own to convert important components of the process to online platforms. Last year, CHM decided to make an important adjustment in hosting virtual interviews. This year, we'll be doing the same. <br /><br />The previous cycle saw the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) come out with <a href="https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic">recommendations and resources</a> on interviewing virtually, encouraging medical schools to conduct their applicant interviews either by phone or videoconferencing. As discussed in our announcement of virtual interviews for the 2021 cycle, virtual interviews benefit students in a number of ways. Virtual interviews means less travel. Yes, safety is the priority, but less travel can also save applicants thousands of dollars in flights, lodging, and other potential costs. </p><p>Naturally, the College of Human Medicine looks forward to another enriching cycle. The aim is always to create a positive, informative virtual interview experience for applicants at every step of the way. Visitors can learn more about applying to CHM at our website's <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/index.html">Applying section.</a> For now, here is more information on interviewing with CHM. <br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>INTERVIEW INVITES</b></h3><p>Once we receive an applicant's verified AMCAS application, Secondary application, CASPer Test Score, and MCAT test score, an initial review process will take place to determine whether an invitation to interview will be offered. Learn more about the <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/process.html">applications process</a> and <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/factors.html">selection factors</a>. </p><p>Applicants invited to interview with the College of Human Medicine will receive the invitation by email. The status in the Applicant Portal will be updated to INVITED TO INTERVIEW. <br /></p><p>This digital "interview day" consists of two parts: the Pre-Interview Presentations and the formal Virtual Interview. Once the invite is accepted and the interview date is confirmed, CHM invitees receive additional information and subsequent details.<br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>PRE-INTERVIEW PRESENTATIONS</b></h3><p>Applicants invited to interview receive informational programming via access to presentations on the college's background, additional educational opportunities, special certificate programs, financial aid, the Shared Discovery Curriculum, and more. Interviewees will also be provided a digital Interview Day "packet" of information. <br /><br />These Pre-Interview Presentations serve to still allow interviewees the opportunity to review important, in-depth information about the college. The presentations are broken up into two categories: Interview Process and Special Programs. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>VIRTUAL INTERVIEW DAY</b></h3><p>CHM uses two types of interview assessments: a one-on-one, 30-minute structured interview with a current medical student and a multiple mini-interview (MMI).<br /><br />The MMI consists of timed (ten-minute), highly-structured interview scenarios. Applicants rotate through eight stations, each with its own interviewer and interview scenario. Interview scenarios include addressing questions, collaborating with a fellow applicant on a project, and engaging in role-play with a standardized actor.</p><p>We believe that the combination of these two types of interviews will provide us with the most accurate information about you, thus giving you the best chance to shine for the Committee on Admissions! Our interviews will be used to assess applicant “fit” with our medical school based on additional information conveyed about your goals, passions, and personal character. Each is designed to address topics in a highly structured manner such that there is consistency and equity in interview questions and experiences across the applicant interview pool.<br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>VIRTUAL INTERVIEW PREP</b></h3><p>The AAMC has created an <a href="https://www.aamc.org/media/44841/download">Applicant Preparation Guide</a> for virtual interviews that shares some helpful tips for applicants as schools shift to virtual interviews. One of the main tips is naturally identifying a suitable environment and technology. </p><p>To participate in virtual interviews, you will need:</p><p>A stable internet connection.</p><p>A computer or tablet with a good webcam and microphone. Although a mobile phone may be used, we recommend using a computer or tablet to improve stability. We also recommend using a device that will not accept phone calls during interviews because a phone call will interfere with your ability to complete your response. </p><p>A quiet, well-lit space free of distractions and where you can be alone.</p><p>In addition, the AAMC's recorded webinar, Prep for Success in your Virtual Interview, also offers good insights on virtual interviewing.</p><p> <br /><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/436186898?h=bafae6f584" width="640"></iframe>
</p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/436186898">AAMC Prep for Success in your Virtual Interview</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/aamcvideo">AAMC</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Though it may seem informal, virtual interviews are official components of the medical school admissions process. Remember to dress professionally and consider the position of the camera. Also, we all must continue to be patient and understanding this year. Adjustments are still being made. <br /><br />Feel free to reach out to the <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/contact.html">Office of Admissions</a> if you have any further questions or concerns and be sure to follow us for updates. We look forward, as always, to meeting more incredible applicants this cycle and wish you all the best of luck! Dare to be...a #SpartanMD! <br /><p></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-17514191789120169402021-05-14T01:42:00.004-04:002021-05-14T01:48:11.817-04:00'CHM Student COVID Diaries' Sees Third Edition: Med School Students Recap Winter/Early Spring Experiences During Pandemic<p>Though few initially anticipated the pandemic would stretch into a new year, the College of Human Medicine worked tirelessly as the months carried on to adjust and ensure the safety of our students, communities, and patients alike. Now into a second spring, t<span data-offset-key="b0gi7-0-0"><span data-text="true">he <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/">College of Human Medicine Office of Admissions</a> aimed to document the experiences of our student body. Recruiting some new students to share their experiences, our diverse group recaps the winter months leading into spring. </span></span><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-2-0"><span data-text="true">A few seasons into the pandemic and beyond initial issues, students faced evolving challenges. Click below to read their great insight. </span></span></p>
<a class="asp-embed-link" href="https://spark.adobe.com/page/EoF23vDDiwWKA/" target="_blank"><img alt="CHM COVID Diaries, Summer 2020" border="0" src="https://spark.adobe.com/page/EoF23vDDiwWKA/embed.jpg?buster=1620970845252" style="width: 100%;" /></a>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-49255637935968089502021-05-07T12:23:00.006-04:002021-05-11T13:28:58.966-04:00After Another Strong Match Day, CHM Seniors Set to Take On Residency Positions Throughout the Nation<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2seE6o6XolLkB7DmG1V5Kl-dW21Rpk25obC8UALcfhCrW3dltqhafL23XZ5Eujfi6WUdWKNzQJJV8r79JORjJbP8xbr3kjdhPNpz-4U3PTSegJh8SVxfvrq00GsVhppH44kxnuDZ_EK5F/s2048/bl1.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2seE6o6XolLkB7DmG1V5Kl-dW21Rpk25obC8UALcfhCrW3dltqhafL23XZ5Eujfi6WUdWKNzQJJV8r79JORjJbP8xbr3kjdhPNpz-4U3PTSegJh8SVxfvrq00GsVhppH44kxnuDZ_EK5F/s320/bl1.png" width="320" /></a></div>Not many things came easy this last year. Yet despite plenty of disruptions and challenges, the Class of 2021 responded honorably in every way. That included displaying high levels of poise and patience during a residency selection cycle <a href="https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/why-years-match-will-be-strikingly-different">steeped in uncertainty</a> amid a global pandemic that has upended life beyond just medicine.<p></p><p>While the 2021 edition of Match Day marked the second in which fourth-year <a href="https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/">College of Human Medicine</a> (CHM) students and their families were forced to celebrate virtually on the account of the pandemic, this year's seniors were the first to see their entire residency match process pivot to virtual. </p><p>Going online certainly presented it's hurdles, but the virtual nature of this year's interviews also helped to eliminate some of the larger barriers—time and cost—that are associated with the process during more traditional cycles. <span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span>The <a href="https://www.nrmp.org/main-residency-match-data/">2021 Main Residency Match</a> became the largest in National Resident
Matching Program (NRMP) history, with 38,106 total positions offered
across the nation. The total number of U.S. MD seniors who submitted rank ordered lists of
programs was a record-high 19,866, a 2.8% increase from they year prior. </p><p><b><i><a href="https://mk0nrmp3oyqui6wqfm.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Match-by-the-Numbers-Final.pdf">Read: 2021 Main Residency Match By the Numbers</a></i></b></p><p>“The application and recruitment cycle was upended as a result of the pandemic, yet the results of the Match continue to demonstrate strong and consistent outcomes for participants,” said Donna L. Lamb, DHSc, MBA, BSN, NRMP President and CEO in an official NRMP Match Day <a href="https://mk0nrmp3oyqui6wqfm.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-MRM-Press-Release_FINAL.pdf">statement</a>. </p><p>That's true for soon-to-be CHM grads as well. The college's senior class
earned a strong 97% match among all pathways. The
national average match rate was 93%. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtW_Oakvu6IDrXzkucCGsx_Hvy8lJrg3KOFiw4lNb8mfVuV3qo3miONzp577gaxlbLTFWBXRp7xnFMre6gdk2c0a5u7g1tjkNqRscku_pW5qXudyeJXrf68ufflhdJJ5CcV5KUlMSXiiR/s900/ExbOy4hWEAUCJ4T.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="471" data-original-width="900" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtW_Oakvu6IDrXzkucCGsx_Hvy8lJrg3KOFiw4lNb8mfVuV3qo3miONzp577gaxlbLTFWBXRp7xnFMre6gdk2c0a5u7g1tjkNqRscku_pW5qXudyeJXrf68ufflhdJJ5CcV5KUlMSXiiR/w640-h334/ExbOy4hWEAUCJ4T.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Only the second class to fully go through the <a href="https://curriculum.chm.msu.edu/">Shared Discovery Curriculum</a> (SDC), the high marks further show that the college's innovative style of medical training prepares graduates to move on to some of the most competitive residency placements across the country. While students were largely unable to meet residency managers in person, one particular feature of the SDC allowed students to nonetheless impress from afar. </p><p>In determining competence throughout all four years of clinical experiences—first-year students <a href="https://curriculum.chm.msu.edu/curricular-content/early-clinical-experience">progress into clinical teams</a> within 8-9 weeks—the curriculum emphasizes <a href="https://curriculum.chm.msu.edu/curricular-content/progress-checks">portfolios of evidence</a>, instead of just transcripts. These portfolios of artifacts containing essays, videos, reflections, and scholarly products/projects are a useful tool that sets students apart once its time to interview for residency match.<br /></p><p>This past March, those tools and years of hard work paid off. Students across all seven <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/resources/campuses.html">College of Human Medicine community campuses</a> connected online to share their Match Day experiences through <a href="https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/News/2021/matchday.htm">social media</a><b>. </b>Of the 187 students seeking residency, 181 students had residency placements confirmed through the NRMP, SOAP/Post Match, and Appointments Outside of NRMP (Military Match and Advanced/Independent Matches). </p><p>Seventy-three (73) seniors are staying in Michigan for residency training. Just above 40% of the class, this is slightly lower than last year's mark when over 43% of seniors remained in Michigan for residency. The college will be well-represented across the country as Spartan MD's are joining health teams in 32 different states, from coast to coast and beyond—Maine to Hawaii, California to Florida. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigA1y1TA-GTGh_t5va9clJHcaRZ_nhhsas_deCjryk3SHDJGavzc-cys72TIcylPEFsR_o_VcJ74luT7vYHLnbZIFgkm0eYnsBlJp4zVBghdWxCJHLDRfL4J-hwBRIM2egR2zNp6qJjVs3/s828/165202015_3745013375552577_8381756740455108689_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="828" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigA1y1TA-GTGh_t5va9clJHcaRZ_nhhsas_deCjryk3SHDJGavzc-cys72TIcylPEFsR_o_VcJ74luT7vYHLnbZIFgkm0eYnsBlJp4zVBghdWxCJHLDRfL4J-hwBRIM2egR2zNp6qJjVs3/s320/165202015_3745013375552577_8381756740455108689_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/News/2021/match-day-stories/matchday-studentstories.htm"><i><b>Read: 2021 Match Day Student Stories</b></i></a><br /></p><p>Close to 60% of the class are pursuing specialties outside of primary care. <span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto">While
our historical roots are in educating primary care physicians, the
college now trains students across the specialty spectrum. Still, 41% of CHM graduates will be following in a long line of strong primary care physicians, </span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto">entering primary
care fields such as family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics
to name a few. Outside of primary care, specialty fields like anesthesiology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology</span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto">, orthopaedic surgery, thoracic surgery, urology, and more represented a wide list. </span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto">The top five specialties placements, in fact, for the class of 2021 are as follows:<br />
<b>1. Internal Medicine (18.8%)<br />
2. Emergency Medicine (15.5%)<br />
3. Family Medicine (11%)<br />
4. Pediatrics (9.4%)<br />
5. Psychiatry (6.6 %)</b></span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto">Yet before graduates begin their residency training this summer, commencement for CHM graduates and medical school students across the nation is a special occasion, a dream come true and the culmination of 20-plus years of education. </span></p><div>Similarly to last year's graduates, this year's incoming residents embark on medical careers in unusual
times. Health systems remain overloaded and outcomes are uncertain. Yet in challenging times is where we envision Spartan MD's excelling the most. Having spent the last four years of training in clinical sites that closely parallel the environments they'll soon be experiencing, CHM graduates
will be able to quickly use their expertise to the benefit patients near and far<b>.</b> </div><div> </div><div>At a time in which the<span><span><span><span> COVID-19 pandemic illustrates clearer the
critical importance of addressing questions on <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/health-equity/covid-19-health-equity-resources?gclid=CjwKCAjwqdn1BRBREiwAEbZcR3OcSAKPJgNDplCD8X7i0P-WTYwuXmyjYimsnAWgX_Dn3f5EoMggQRoC4V8QAvD_BwE">health disparities</a> and equity, CHM grads are ready to serve underserved populations of all kinds. As our college's <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/mission/index.html">mission statement</a> emphasizes, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>CHM graduates are uniquely positioned to </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>be responsive to and best </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>meet the needs of extremely diverse populations in Michigan and beyond. </span></span></span></span><b> </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>No matter where the road takes them,<b> CHM grads are ready.</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>Congrats to all of our new Spartan MD's! We wish you the best of luck and are supremely confident that you'll make our communities proud. <b><br /></b></div><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-89361048322691958502021-05-03T15:05:00.001-04:002021-05-03T15:05:37.618-04:00White Coats for Black Lives Explore Experiences of Black Alumni<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhvi5ta4zuEerrKXZko4cqIpdyjG9gKu0D339RAJwFO6jcNmjoWQYbxu4bGDMLPncC_r5u7iTSSiwKRB9yJCxKxy68gidAft16KbjEQs0LajL3v1NOSXthJpYQ4FPVQXJK782RPU-ze8n/s714/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhvi5ta4zuEerrKXZko4cqIpdyjG9gKu0D339RAJwFO6jcNmjoWQYbxu4bGDMLPncC_r5u7iTSSiwKRB9yJCxKxy68gidAft16KbjEQs0LajL3v1NOSXthJpYQ4FPVQXJK782RPU-ze8n/s320/Untitled.png" width="320" /></a></div>White Coats for Black Lives (WC4BL), an MSU College of Human Medicine student group seeking social justice and health care equity for Black patients, is working to develop an alumni project to honor Black physicians.<br /><br />The group’s goal is to emphasize the importance of social activism as a necessary component to becoming a trustworthy physician within one’s community. Assistant Dean for Diversity and Cultural Initiatives and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development <a href="https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/News/2020/lisa-lowery.htm">Lisa Lowery, MD, MPH,</a> serves as the group’s faculty mentor.<br /><br />“WCBL’s mission—which includes dismantling racism in medicine and promoting the health, well-being, and self-determination of people of color—aligns well the our mission that includes promoting the dignity and inclusion of all people,” Dr. Lowery said. “Being a physician provides us with an opportunity to not just provide health care but to advocate and educate improving the lives of our patients and our communities.”<br /><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Wisdom for future Spartan MDs</b></h3><p>The group recently had an open dialogue with Dr. Richard Ferguson, a 2004 MSU College of Human Medicine alumnus on his experiences as a Black physician. Dr. Ferguson is a family medicine physician who is Chief Medical Officer for Health Choice Utah in the Salt Lake City area. He is leading the formation of Black Physicians of Utah, an organization seeking to mentor Black students, create a community database of Black physicians, and raise community awareness of racial issues surrounding health care.<br /><br />“Dr. Ferguson shared responses to questions with us that are meant for review or discussing some of the challenges our Black colleagues might face, both as current medical students and as future residents/attendings,” said first-year medical student and MSU WC4BL student leader Eric Kaltz.<br /><br />The intentionality around choosing a medical school supportive of admitting and retaining Black students was highly important for Dr. Ferguson, and he wrote:<br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKE8_ts3qRzawTch7PRGPCI5lt6vBY5yGU0rCkOuUJ991QIhmgqEKNCLdZcgrvb5HaBeoTu3RxSj4l3mPpf5WATeTU58-QE47yA5wDm_49exi55PXvRqmb0S2Fy-fYPxfaTa0MmxDXYopV/s500/profile_2020.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKE8_ts3qRzawTch7PRGPCI5lt6vBY5yGU0rCkOuUJ991QIhmgqEKNCLdZcgrvb5HaBeoTu3RxSj4l3mPpf5WATeTU58-QE47yA5wDm_49exi55PXvRqmb0S2Fy-fYPxfaTa0MmxDXYopV/w200-h200/profile_2020.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i>“The Office of Student Affairs and Services was certainly a resource, but my peer resource of at least ten other Black students in my class and about eight above me, helped tremendously as a form of peer support when I struggled. Not being the only Black student on a rotation or class made all the difference. Plus, I completed my last years in Saginaw, which I felt was as friendly to African-American students as Flint had the reputation for."<b> </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> <br /></b></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Learning from experience</b></h3><p>Responses from Dr. Ferguson to the group also centered around questions regarding the importance of social activism as a medical student. Additional insights included racial discrimination within military service, and the racism encountered post-training. Ferguson discussed that, as a health care executive, he is sometimes required to educate his white subordinates and colleagues—a task he described as causing “racial battle fatigue.”<br /><br />“As a white male medical student, Dr. Ferguson's story about his time at medical school is a reminder of the importance of diversity…that my colleagues will learn better if their institution includes people who look like them,” said Kaltz.<br /><br />The student organization White Coats for Black Lives firmly believes that physicians have a major public role to play in addressing systemic racism and other cultural issues, and seeks to use their powerful platform as community leaders.</p><p><i>Reproduced with permission from the College of Human Medicine Office of Advancement</i><br /><br /></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-52739226033031897002021-04-21T15:21:00.000-04:002021-04-28T15:23:24.602-04:00College of Human Medicince Partners with Flint-Area Community College to Offer Early Assurance for Medical Students<p>Michigan State University <a href="https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/">College of Human Medicine</a> and <a href="https://www.mcc.edu/">Mott Community College</a> (MCC) have agreed to establish a cooperative program
of premedical/medical education by which Mott Community College students
who transfer as undergraduate premedical students to Michigan State
University will have the opportunity to be granted an early assurance
for admission to MSU College of Human Medicine.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AuM9gUVG2tX8iykTaLYfAfF_dXww9jtb5nLpri4ZgdA_5x1b243ZEIfl4o-L9w7MTw8WNULM65nSoYgoILr6zuLPUCyxDFOiHh-eTod9dhoyI4Hfl_RZaJ2p5fNWN4H0zsHNlO00rx7q/s970/5e68f1d423259.image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="970" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AuM9gUVG2tX8iykTaLYfAfF_dXww9jtb5nLpri4ZgdA_5x1b243ZEIfl4o-L9w7MTw8WNULM65nSoYgoILr6zuLPUCyxDFOiHh-eTod9dhoyI4Hfl_RZaJ2p5fNWN4H0zsHNlO00rx7q/w640-h256/5e68f1d423259.image.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/programs/eao.html">The Early Assurance Opportunity </a>(EAO) became official on April 20, at
a virtual ceremony including MCC President Beverly Walker-Griffea, PhD,
and MSU College of Human Medicine’s Interim Dean Aron Sousa, MD, and
Joel Maurer, MD, assistant dean for admissions. </p><p>The EAO will provide an enhanced opportunity for admission to medical
school for MCC students transferring to MSU as pre-medical students who
are interested in working with underserved populations. These students
will receive academic advising directed at admission to MSU College of
Human Medicine, and will be enrolled in a program of enriching clinical
and service experiences in preparation for admission. <br /></p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/539704054" title="vimeo-player" width="640"></iframe>
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<p>“We are committed to bringing well-qualified premedical students from
Mott Community College to MSU and the College of Human Medicine,” Sousa
said. “This is a long-term vision for enhancing health care in Flint
community and beyond. Local students may wish to return home for
clinical education at our Flint campus, and possibly one day to practice
in Flint.”</p>
<p>“This is a tremendous opportunity for Mott Community College students
with aspirations for a career in medicine,” said MCC President, Dr.
Beverly Walker-Griffea. “The enhanced supports built into the program
will provide traditionally under-served and under-supported students a
connection with mentors and educational opportunities that will better
prepare them to be successful.” </p><p>Candidates for the Early Assurance
Opportunity will receive academic advising directed toward admission to
MSU and the College of Human Medicine. During their junior year at MSU,
students who fit the mission of the Early Assurance Opportunity and the
admissions criteria of the college may apply to the College of Human
Medicine. Selected students will be assured of admission and begin a
relationship with MSU College of Human Medicine during their senior year
of college. </p>
<p>Nationally, admission to medical school is highly competitive. MSU’s
Early Assurance Opportunity has helped build a pipeline between the
state’s colleges and universities and MSU College of Human Medicine.
This past year, MSU College of Human Medicine received 8,821
applications for 188 matriculants starting fall 2020. <br /></p>
<p>Preference for EAO admission will be given to those former MCC
students who now apply as an MSU student and may not otherwise be
familiar with what goes into preparing for premedical and medical school
application processes. These students must also meet one or more of the
following criteria:</p>
<ul><li>First generation college student</li><li>Graduate from a low-income high school as defined by the U.S. Dept. of Education</li><li>Eligible for or a recipient of an undergraduate PELL or institutional need-based grant</li><li>Graduate from an underserved (health professional shortage) urban or rural area</li><li>Demonstrates interest in a high-need medical specialty area</li></ul><p>More information on College of Human Medicine admissions can be found at <a href="http://mdadmissions.msu.edu">mdadmissions.msu.edu</a>. <br /></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-73881684707286335372021-02-03T14:14:00.005-05:002021-02-03T14:35:40.311-05:00Medical School Application Resolutions Can Help Set the New Year Off Right...And Benefit Down The Road Too<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwr-_NHPttNvNbPtVCd4iNJe5MN6uLrG7JuVCl-avHwxtQCDfPHniqjxJB08i_WprhsizYitKCexW_A1mm3UYKMNvq5QPzlcJRuv_TnFbWjQYWdQsB_nssouHeR2JdcuZwkDfTxnEgX0tG/s758/resolutions-lead-960x500.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="758" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwr-_NHPttNvNbPtVCd4iNJe5MN6uLrG7JuVCl-avHwxtQCDfPHniqjxJB08i_WprhsizYitKCexW_A1mm3UYKMNvq5QPzlcJRuv_TnFbWjQYWdQsB_nssouHeR2JdcuZwkDfTxnEgX0tG/s320/resolutions-lead-960x500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Now over a month into the new year, many are still committed to New Year's resolutions. Traditionally, resolutions are aimed at <span>changing undesired traits and/or behaviors,
accomplishing personal goals,</span><span> <span>continuing good practices, </span>and generally improving life over the next calendar year. For those looking to apply to medical school, it is helpful to take time and think about how to stay on the right track. </span><p></p><p><span>We've discussed here on our blog the ways in which undergrads can position themselves to prepare for the medical school application process. We've also discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting, well, everything. Despite the pandemic, there are several things to consider when planning out what moves to make next. This all depends on where you line up in the process and what you need while on your journey. </span></p><p><span>Building a strong application is a bit of a longitudinal process and the stage in your progress matters. If wanting to add some resolutions framed around the med school application, here are some things to consider. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">FRESHMEN/SOPHOMORES</span></b><br /></span></p><p><span>For <i><b>undergraduate freshmen and sophomores</b></i>, students can map out/update plans for courses and experiences. This will help to prevent gaps down the line while acquiring the necessary prerequisites and experiences that will ultimately help round out the application. While the process is longitudinal, that doesn't necessarily mean each student's experience is a straight line. Keeping abreast of a plan and working with academic advisors will help students make adjustments when unexpected curves come along. <br /></span></p><p><span><a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/index.html" target="_blank">College of Human Medicine</a> admissions counselor, Elizabeth Lyons, insists that students really begin building a relationship with their academic advisors right away to receive vital guidance throughout all four years. Premed/pre-health academic advisors especially "are the ones who talk to medical schools regularly, so they know what we're looking for. They can be great resources to help guide [students] with the whole application." </span></p><p></p><p><span><span>In this second semester for
freshmen, consider majors and plot out opportunities for the spring/summer for medical exposure
as well as volunteer experiences. </span></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIhxTspn4QRSvSnwyR8A5RbPVrIHJJjlQzRYlmTPxrJasBQ4jWnLPRvJKUBTehO5TOfAoNxj6YQ6HhwcWfn0k10ffR-tbfx443yZV-qWb8xwXGd-P0ji_xTq4H-TqYAhDOMpsPp0ut8B2/s1070/AdvisingCover2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="1070" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIhxTspn4QRSvSnwyR8A5RbPVrIHJJjlQzRYlmTPxrJasBQ4jWnLPRvJKUBTehO5TOfAoNxj6YQ6HhwcWfn0k10ffR-tbfx443yZV-qWb8xwXGd-P0ji_xTq4H-TqYAhDOMpsPp0ut8B2/w640-h285/AdvisingCover2.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span><span></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span>Sophomores should be coming to some conclusions regarding major, working with the academic advisor to ensure that path is clear. Students should start, if they haven't already, to gain clinical and volunteer experiences. It's important to note that medical school applicants are more commonly coming from majors outside the sciences. So if an applicant prefers a major not in STEM,</span><span><span> planning for how to acquire prerequisite courses and experiences is necessary. </span></span></p><p><span><span>Volunteer and research opportunities including those within medicine may be limited at the moment. But don't be alarmed. Many medical schools with holistic admissions processes also like to see applicants involved in activities they are genuinely interested in, which may include interests outside of health. If possible, right now may be a good time to fill those opportunities with activities that genuinely make you happy and show character. Some students may also need to work, and schools are more and more taking socioeconomic factors into account.<br /></span></span></p><p><span><span>Schools like to know how students help improve their communities in fulfilling ways.<span> "If an applicant still needs experiences, some unique virtual experiences have popped up for students that
are virtual and still meaningful. For instance, teaching English as a second-language (ESL), volunteering for a crisis text line, tutoring, and even becoming a virtual scribe may be good options," says admissions counselor, Jessica Davison. <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span> The CHM admissions committee also loves to see activities surrounding social justice and serving underprivileged populations. It is <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/mission/index.html" target="_blank">our mission</a>, after all. Experiences with helping disadvantaged communities like donation and supply drives for instance are valuable experiences outside of a clinical environment. </span></span></p><p><span><span><b><a href="https://spartanmd.blogspot.com/2014/12/guest-post-its-all-about-fita-holistic.html"><i>Read: "It's All About Fit: A Holistic Approach To CHM Admissions" </i></a></b><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Sophomores should also become familiar with what to anticipate on the <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-exam/" target="_blank">MCAT exam</a> and which courses over the next year or two will best prepare you for the exam. When to take the exam should also be considered as part of that plan. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">JUNIORS/SENIORS</span></b><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span>For <i><b>undergraduate</b> <b>juniors and seniors who've yet to apply</b></i>, it's never too early to work on the personal statement. </span></span><span><span><span><span>By this point, students should be near to wrapping up their prerequisite courses, research projects, and activities. If there are any gaps, work with the academic advisor to fill those holes and round out the application. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span>Another portion of the application is a student's <a href="https://spartanmd.blogspot.com/2016/07/letters-of-evaluation-basics.html">letters of evaluation</a>. Acquiring mentors, leaders, and faculty to help write the letters shouldn't be too difficult at this stage. Hopefully and especially for seniors, some have already agreed to assist with this important function.</span></span> <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p>At this stage, students are taking the MCAT. Readiness is important here
as well. Consider that it may be wise to allow some time to also
re-take the exam in the case an initial score doesn't meet personal
standards. And that's okay. Many schools like ours do not mind re-takes,
though it may help to research preferred schools to see how each
evaluates multiple scores.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj823inXZVpPZ8stnqLRaNPAJgP9QtO5TT5Sq94c_3l54pkkk9unUsoCjp3rY1VMzf8KhVN1qxcBxkDgRJNAleJfe2_3KI79M6oMgKBPNaW6A45il4oxD-5j5GnVpQ5qIj1Yr7KlUV4zuyu/s960/calendar-1763587_960_720.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj823inXZVpPZ8stnqLRaNPAJgP9QtO5TT5Sq94c_3l54pkkk9unUsoCjp3rY1VMzf8KhVN1qxcBxkDgRJNAleJfe2_3KI79M6oMgKBPNaW6A45il4oxD-5j5GnVpQ5qIj1Yr7KlUV4zuyu/s320/calendar-1763587_960_720.png" width="320" /></a></div>As we move full steam ahead into the year, determine when will be a good time to apply. Some students may want a gap year before diving into a cycle. And that's okay. At the College of Human Medicine, we encourage students to take a gap year if they feel that's best for them. The point here is that applicants should apply when the application is fully ready. <p></p><p></p><p>The start of the year allows students to create a reasonable timetable for when to apply that considers all factors, including academics and experiences. Some introspection allows students to see as a whole what needs still are yet to be met. If academics need to be improved, find ways to bolster those moving ahead. Again, a later application cycle and even post-bacc enrollment may be the best option moving forward. An application with great academics but light experience may need some extra time as well, so that the applicant can acquire additional hours. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>NONTRADITIONAL APPLICANTS</b></span><br /></h2><p><span>That goes for nontraditional applicants as well. For those taking a<b> <i>nontraditional route</i></b>, remaining gaps and how to acquire them naturally leads the action from here. For those who don't come from science-heavy backgrounds, a post-baccalaureate program is an option to acquire those courses. </span></p><p><span><b><i><a href="https://spartanmd.blogspot.com/2018/12/taking-nontraditional-route-chm.html">Read "Taking the Nontraditional Route: CHM Students Discuss Path To Medical School" </a></i></b><br /></span></p><p><span>Some students may be working on a graduate program before applying to medical school. In this case, figuring out the timetable for when to apply is again important. It's also wise to find out how many graduate credits a school will need in order to observe those grades and GPA. Tests like the MCAT and CASPer are also necessary in order to apply, so preparing and taking those is vital to that timetable. </span></p><p><span>***<br /></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPMEAJKYptTnvPkZsOtoyeJOrsvHeBhZBIFoICV2b90jicMrd6J6X0GxgVXZfBvAWMM1x79s4LB5qOxEBfA2nov4kH_teEojDDaTPmu0zbanfevuc5vzImSUJ9otnXJpl-Qg1xHn9spWm/s612/path_mountain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="612" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPMEAJKYptTnvPkZsOtoyeJOrsvHeBhZBIFoICV2b90jicMrd6J6X0GxgVXZfBvAWMM1x79s4LB5qOxEBfA2nov4kH_teEojDDaTPmu0zbanfevuc5vzImSUJ9otnXJpl-Qg1xHn9spWm/w400-h228/path_mountain.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span>It's an uphill climb, but medicine is certainly a fulfilling profession worthy of all the hard work. Planning and working with advisors can go a long way into making the journey as smooth as possible. Even without a pandemic, the road to medical school can be rigorous. While we understand that the current circumstances can produce levels of anxiety and even urgency, Associate Dean for Admissions, Dr. Joel Maurer, insists that applicants truly take their time in ensuring their building up their application to be the best it can be. </span><p></p><p><span><span>In terms of pointers, "My biggest ones would be embracing 1) patience and 2) thoughtful reflection," he says.<br /><br />"Be
patient with your process and preparation. Don’t rush the application;
continue to hold onto the mantra of 'apply when your application is
strong and competitive.' In the meantime, <i>reflect</i> on your preparation
and use any time afforded by the pandemic-related disruption to
strengthen the application."<br /> </span></span></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-49234072197963363802020-11-23T14:43:00.006-05:002020-11-23T15:48:26.657-05:00CHM Admissions Update: CHM Extending Acceptance of Pass/Fail Grading for Coursework Through Spring 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOBFXMQHdcghvykf_592KOm2M70S31Q5gEs10jSLnnUHMBx_KpFbg3AiAdEB6pURE1t_1Jnj7qXDx036FUEtj3qKLS6ipWwvOXhFI7KpDxmsK7tq2w-iW3umCjt20QGIgBVdD7i2zG21A/s626/clipboard-with-checklist-icon-with-long-shadow_115464-195.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="626" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOBFXMQHdcghvykf_592KOm2M70S31Q5gEs10jSLnnUHMBx_KpFbg3AiAdEB6pURE1t_1Jnj7qXDx036FUEtj3qKLS6ipWwvOXhFI7KpDxmsK7tq2w-iW3umCjt20QGIgBVdD7i2zG21A/w200-h200/clipboard-with-checklist-icon-with-long-shadow_115464-195.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The College of Human Medicine recognizes that the COVID-19 crisis is
life-disrupting for everyone. Colleges and universities are navigating
this crisis in varying ways. One way is to institute a Pass/Fail grading system. As the pandemic continues, we must consider how students and applicants will be affected moving forward into the latter half of the 2020-2021 academic calendar. <br /><br /><b>Grades Through Spring 2021</b> <p></p><p>Many colleges and universities have decided to continue instituting a Pass/Fail system for coursework through the spring of 2021. For those of you in which a Pass/Fail
or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade is rendered for any
courses from winter/spring 2020 through spring 2021, CHM will accept that course grade without bias. This includes coursework that is traditionally considered
prerequisite or recommended for many medical school admissions
processes.
</p><p>The challenge for medical school admissions committees is that
accurate and specific information is always preferred. When committees
are faced with ambiguity, their bias may factor a “Pass” grade on par
with a “C/D” or “2.0/1.0” rather than a higher grade. So, if you have an
option to proceed with a letter grade for prerequisite coursework, many
schools would prefer this option. </p><p>
We would be remiss if we didn’t recognize that there may be several
advantages and disadvantages when considering your grading options. We
also recognize that every applicant has his/her/their own set of
strengths and areas for growth. Maintaining a healthy mentoring/coaching
relationship with your prehealth adviser will be key as you proceed
with decisions about your coursework. If you do not have access to a
prehealth adviser, please contact the <a href="https://www.naahp.org/student-resources/find-an-advisor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions</a>.<br /><br /><b>2021 MCAT</b> </p><p>Please review the official <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/information-to-help-you-schedule-an-exam/">AAMC MCAT webpage</a>,
which includes up-to-date information on if and how the MCAT
registration/testing process is currently being affected. We understand
and empathize with those who’s scheduling of the exam have been
disrupted. Rest assured that CHM Admissions remains in close contact
with the AAMC MCAT team and are impressed with their responsiveness and
commitment to making sure that everyone who wants to take an MCAT exam
will be able to do so. Please monitor <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/coronavirus-mcat-faqs/">MCAT and coronavirus updates</a> and additional test-taking times/dates.<br /><br />If
MCAT testing dates are interrupted, CHM Admissions will accept scores
from any exam date that was subsequently added.<br /><br /><b>Activities</b> </p><p>The
College of Human Medicine has a long history of approaching admissions
decisions holistically and in a way that balances our focus well beyond
academic metrics. We understand that the pandemic may have also
interrupted various activities that would have helped you provide
additional support to your application. CHM Admissions would encourage
you to convey these disruptions in your application for our committee to
consider—activities section, personal statement, secondary
application—wherever best for you.<br /><br />We would also encourage you to
be prepared to update the committee about any disrupted activities
throughout the 2020-21 AMCAS cycle as long as your application is still
being considered for an interview. Please submit any activity updates in
a PDF document following AMCAS activities section format guidelines
along with your name and AMCAS ID by email to: <a href="mailto:chm.mdadmissions@msu.edu">chm.mdadmissions@msu.edu</a>.<b> </b></p><p><b>Tours and Programming</b> </p><p>Due
to public health concerns, CHM has suspended onsite programing and
campus tours. Please feel free to review our <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/resources/Tours.html">virtual tours</a>, highlighting both our East Lansing and Grand Rapids campuses. Should a window of time open in which your personal and
public health and safety can be maximally assured, we will re-implement
these opportunities for our active applicant pool.<br /><br /><b>Interviews</b></p><p>CHM Admissions is implementing online programming and interviews for the
entire AMCAS 2020-21 application cycle given the unpredictable behavior
of the novel coronavirus. CHM Admissions is confident that our
programming and interviews will remain helpful and informational to and
for everyone. </p><p><b>Final Comments</b> </p><p>Medical school admissions processes strive hard to
create assessment strategies that are fair and equitable for everyone.
The novel coronavirus ignores fairness and equity. For some of you, this
might affect your ability to put forth the best application possible.
Medical school admissions offices (including ours) are working hard to
create flexibility and understanding as they develop admissions policies
and processes for application cycles. For most medical
schools, the applicant pool will remain highly competitive even with the
COVID-19 pandemic.<br /><br />Please maintain healthy relationships with
your prehealth advisers. Keep an open mind. Be receptive to feedback.
Apply to medical school if you believe your application is competitive.
If not, please wait to apply when you’re standing on more solid ground.
The application process is expensive. And understand that there is
nothing fair about our current public health crisis. A robust and
healthy dialogue with your prehealth adviser will help you determine if
you are ready to apply. Best of luck! <br /></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-25104675311254524462020-11-17T15:01:00.003-05:002020-11-23T13:52:49.576-05:00Dr. Maurer, Asst. Dean for CHM Admissions, Reveals Solutions Made by Admissions Team in Adapting to Pandemic Via Virtual Interviewing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-F80wrwYunO1D3wY9A6M2iOW-FwnrCNTNV3U_sj4sD64FDyd-FPKpxQ8R9ogYY0_aojFeWSEyXeTX3hSQE03ibJUfFgT0lDEGr4CEtf9SbwXRAJf4t6SGgvnjDXaR-AB65SchpNmEl_Z/s500/computer+typing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-F80wrwYunO1D3wY9A6M2iOW-FwnrCNTNV3U_sj4sD64FDyd-FPKpxQ8R9ogYY0_aojFeWSEyXeTX3hSQE03ibJUfFgT0lDEGr4CEtf9SbwXRAJf4t6SGgvnjDXaR-AB65SchpNmEl_Z/s320/computer+typing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Among the countless aspects of life disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, one posed a significant problem for the College of Human Medicine: how to continue interviewing students who apply for admission.<br /><br />Until this year, top candidates were invited by the <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/index.html">Office of Admissions</a> to our <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/resources/campuses.html">East Lansing or Grand Rapids community campuses</a> for a series of interviews.<br /><br />“I actually thought about this way back at the end of March when I saw that this was not something that was going to go away magically,” said Joel Maurer, MD, the college’s assistant dean for admissions.<br /><br />The answer, he and other administrators decided, was to <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/chm_interviews.html">interview applicants</a> online, which posed multiple technical and logistical obstacles.<br /><br />Before the pandemic, applicants underwent a series of one-on-one interviews with faculty members, each on a specific topic. The college first tried to duplicate that approach online, but it quickly proved unworkable, Maurer said. A better approach was to have each student interviewed through an online Zoom conference with one faculty member who would cover all topics.<br /><br />A related problem was figuring out how to show off the campuses to prospective students. Pre-COVID, they would tour the college while visiting for interviews. The solution, Maurer and his colleagues decided, is virtual tours of the Grand Rapids and East Lansing campuses conducted by current students, which <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/resources/Tours.html">went online</a> in September.<br /><br />Even that posed a challenge, Maurer said, because the college buildings were closed to students due to the pandemic, requiring special permission for the students to conduct the video tours. With a very tight budget, Francisco Velazquez, communications coordinator for the office of admissions, arranged to record four students on each campus conducting the tours.<br /><br />“Medical students are the biggest sellers of a medical school,” Maurer said.<br /><br />The changes in the admissions process come as the College of Human Medicine and other medical schools are seeing a large increase in the numbers of students applying. The Association of American Medical Colleges recently reported that applications to medical schools are at an all-time high.<br /><br />Applications to the College of Human Medicine increased from 8,800 last year to more than 11,200 this year, a jump of about 27 percent, Maurer said. Exactly why is uncertain, but he speculated that some students might have decided against taking a year off between undergraduate and medical school due to the pandemic, while others likely were inspired by the heroism of healthcare workers and a desire to help relieve patients’ suffering.<br /><br />“I’m seeing more applicants this year in their essays expressing more of a passion to serve disadvantaged communities,” Maurer said.<br /><br />He said he is “extremely satisfied” with how the admission process has adapted to the pandemic, but he added: “I hope that a year from now we are in a different place and can resume in-person interviews.”<p></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-34105490773515789822020-10-31T14:07:00.001-04:002020-10-31T14:07:20.205-04:00Second Installment of CHM Student COVID Diaries Recounts Student Experiences During an Atypical Summer, Months Into Pandemic<p><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-0-0"><span data-text="true">This past July, the <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/">College of Human Medicine Office of Admissions</a> produced our <a href="https://spark.adobe.com/page/T9x9wRhpZ2fu1/">first edition of the CHM Student COVID Diaries</a>, allowing several of our current students to share their experiences during the initial months of the pandemic. </span></span><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-2-0"><span data-text="true">Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students and
administrators alike were forced to adapt to rapidly changing
circumstances. <br /></span></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-2-0"><span data-text="true">We now bring you the second installment of the series! This time, a number of our now third-year students recount what it was a few seasons into the pandemic. Summer was unlike many of the summers before. Still, students showed resilience through the pandemic, personal challenges, and even the Step I Exam. Check out their amazing stories below. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Admissions Office at Michigan State University’s College
of Human Medicine has exceptionally high standards in implementing an <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/chm_interviews.html">interview experience</a> that is positive and informative for everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After two days of online interviewing, our
one-on-one interviews with a CHM medical student have (with rare exceptions)
met these high standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For any who
have experienced technological issues with this interview, we are confident
that you will have a satisfying medical student interview experience in the
very near future.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Unfortunately, our ability to offer an exceptional multiple
mini-interview (MMI) experience has fallen short of our standard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And after reviewing the multiple challenges
involved in rectifying online MMI obstacles, we have made the difficult
decision to abandon any further MMI interviewing for the current application
cycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">Luckily, our current experiences create an opportunity for
us to adjust quickly and implement a second traditional interview—with faculty—in
such a way that will capture important applicant information that would
otherwise have been obtained within our MMI. Despite the changes to our formal
interview format, our pre-interview presentation and post-interview wrap-up
programming will remain intact as <a href="https://spartanmd.blogspot.com/2020/09/chm-to-host-virtual-interviews-for-2020.html">parts of the process</a>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So, in summary, we will no longer use an MMI interview
experience during this application cycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our interviews will transition to two separate traditional interviews:
one with faculty and one with a medical student.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both will play an important role in the
admissions committee decision-making process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please know that we appreciate how challenging this is for you and hope
that you will continue to approach our admissions process in a spirit of
understanding and cooperation. <br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">Joel Maurer, MD, FACOG<br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan State University</p>
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<![endif]--></p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-86611327093121311802020-09-02T23:41:00.065-04:002020-09-17T11:40:45.446-04:00CHM To Host Virtual Interviews For 2020-21 Cycle: Details and More<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm5J9xgdMewJZ5uW7gU4B2aXb-e1PSo7wIjzVxUqPNOcIIhcPMCrPIHoAiHWOXGh7pEmGCdZ-WN2vJDTPmandZUDlzsLkkymqK2UQZ4W44UkKPby0ZkQ_PemEL0TOZRwBMyn5glT-b_NQ/s512/online-meeting.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm5J9xgdMewJZ5uW7gU4B2aXb-e1PSo7wIjzVxUqPNOcIIhcPMCrPIHoAiHWOXGh7pEmGCdZ-WN2vJDTPmandZUDlzsLkkymqK2UQZ4W44UkKPby0ZkQ_PemEL0TOZRwBMyn5glT-b_NQ/w262-h262/online-meeting.png" width="262" /></a></div><p><b><i>This post was <a href="https://spartanmd.blogspot.com/2020/09/chm-statement-on-formal-interview.html">updated</a> on Sept. 16, 2020. </i></b></p><p>As institutions continue to move forward during the pandemic, medical schools are all adapting to departmental and university-wide guidelines, which include social distancing directives and travel restrictions. Admissions offices across the country are having to adjust their admissions processes, which means many medical schools are turning to virtual interviews this year.</p><p></p><p>The <a href="https://www.aamc.org/">American Association of Medical Colleges </a>(AAMC), in fact, is strongly encouraging medical schools to conduct their applicant interviews in the 2020-21 cycle either by phone or videoconferencing. Beyond limiting contact, virtual interviews warrants less travel, which not only keeps students safe, but also can save applicants upwards of thousands of dollars in flights, lodging, and other transportation costs figured in to visit programs near and far.<br /></p><p>Still, virtual interviews also present specific challenges. As the <a href="http://humanmedicine.msu.edu/" target="_blank">College of Human Medicine</a> <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/" target="_blank">Office of Admissions</a> moves forward in the interview season, the aim is always to create a positive, informative virtual interview experience for applicants at every step of the way.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">INTERVIEW INVITES <br /></h3><p>Once we receive an applicant's verified AMCAS application, Secondary
application, CASPer
Test Score, and MCAT test score, an initial review process will take
place to determine whether an invitation to interview will be offered.
Applicants invited to interview with the College of Human Medicine will
receive the invitation by email. The status in the Applicant Portal will
be updated to <b>INVITED TO INTERVIEW</b>. </p><p>Typically on Interview Day, applicants spend time throughout the day
undergoing informational programming and viewing presentations on the
college's background, CHM research opportunities, <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/programs/index.html" target="_blank">special programs</a> like LMU and LRM, fincancial aid, the <a href="https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/curriculum/index.html" target="_blank">Shared Discovery Curriculum</a>, and more.
Applicants were also provided with an Interview Day packet of
information. </p><p>For the 2020-21 cycle, our "interview day" programming will now be
broken up into three parts on separate days: the Pre-Interview
programming, the formal Interview, and the Post-Interview wrap-up. Once the invite is accepted and the interview date is
confirmed, CHM invitees will now receive a virtual interview e-packet of information and subsequent details. </p><p>As the interview portion will
now consist of a series of events, applicants will begin their interview process with the Pre-Interview Information
Session. <br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">PRE-INTERVIEW PRESENTATION</span><br /></b></h3><p>The Pre-Interview Presentation is an online informational that will take place the Thursday leading up to the formal Interview Day, which will be scheduled on one of the weekdays (M-Th) within a following two-week block of interview dates. This allows interviewees the chance to receive important, in-depth information about the college as well as an opportunity to connect with
current faculty, staff and students.</p><p>Admissions staff will host the presentation from 5-7pm (ET), with a subsequent student panel session from 8-9pm (ET).<br /></p><p>Along with learning more about the college's background and offerings, attending the Virtual Pre-Interview Day Presentation will also give applicants an opportunity to test their internet connection and become more familiar with a virtual environment prior to the formal interview. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVD3h4xXGHcNlBGQ2WkY8Js4e_wQ7QZWyU3hoVhqZe339yzoNLDbwa0Sdwd3RnMh9KtSRJ-FqmfGPalUFNWu2Sl6lqwGbAlrga1Lv-OhGQvB3kGtiqPkc-uMHsKE9gcpkHSSzxLQB3FKM/s2048/Sample_Interview_21A.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVD3h4xXGHcNlBGQ2WkY8Js4e_wQ7QZWyU3hoVhqZe339yzoNLDbwa0Sdwd3RnMh9KtSRJ-FqmfGPalUFNWu2Sl6lqwGbAlrga1Lv-OhGQvB3kGtiqPkc-uMHsKE9gcpkHSSzxLQB3FKM/w625-h416/Sample_Interview_21A.png" width="625" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">VIRTUAL INTERVIEW DAY</span><br /></b></h3><p>The formal interview consists of two interviews--one with a current CHM student and the other with CHM faculty. Each interviewee will have their formal interviews on only <b>one</b> day within a two-week block of interviews. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ECWCe9Etqb6o3ftgdMQ9nQqsm9039aVURGWqqBiY_fvY3wo784kk_izVRkLOScwIBXfHgsNE0GS2GPdImP0Wow4mNGRphcxCoAY2vKRxyYApPLaCiM8Aax76b99c_ttWlrfw9i4rE8Cs/s2048/Sample_Interview_21b2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ECWCe9Etqb6o3ftgdMQ9nQqsm9039aVURGWqqBiY_fvY3wo784kk_izVRkLOScwIBXfHgsNE0GS2GPdImP0Wow4mNGRphcxCoAY2vKRxyYApPLaCiM8Aax76b99c_ttWlrfw9i4rE8Cs/w640-h426/Sample_Interview_21b2.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span>These two traditional interviews will be executed in such a way that will capture important applicant information that would otherwise have been obtained within our MMI. We are confident that this adjustment still provides us with the most accurate information about you, thus
giving you the best chance to shine for the Committee on Admissions!</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;">POST-INTERVIEW WRAP-UP (Optional)</span><br /></h3><p>Following the two-week block of interviews, the College of Human Medicine is also hosting an <i><b>optional</b></i> online wrap-up session to follow up with applicants who may have any lasting questions and/or feedback. Admissions staff will be available to discuss student opportunities in a comfortable, open-floor setting. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUllYvnVqLygqng9l3ZJXF_rPsrCGgU80prWfiQPHiR2GEBMtlqgJHoFP8pey4qN9u4bIr7iXEKFQ5WCp6oh8_mGwMZdHy9Pu4WCXJojkL3CRGNIXWOPwdy8c2PfznzqoK8DbXj7jKXvnZ/s2048/Sample_Interview_21C.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUllYvnVqLygqng9l3ZJXF_rPsrCGgU80prWfiQPHiR2GEBMtlqgJHoFP8pey4qN9u4bIr7iXEKFQ5WCp6oh8_mGwMZdHy9Pu4WCXJojkL3CRGNIXWOPwdy8c2PfznzqoK8DbXj7jKXvnZ/w625-h416/Sample_Interview_21C.png" width="625" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">VIRTUAL INTERVIEW PREP<br /></h3><p>The AAMC has created an <a href="https://www.aamc.org/system/files/2020-05/Virtual_Interview_Tips_for_Applicants_05072020_1.pdf" target="_blank">Applicant Preparation Guide for virtual interviews</a> that shares some helpful tips for applicants as schools shift to virtual interviews. One of the main tips is naturally identifying a suitable environment and technology. </p><p>"To complete virtual interviews, you will need the following:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A stable internet connection.</li><li>A computer or tablet with a good webcam and microphone. Although a mobile phone may be used, we recommend using a computer or tablet to improve stability. We also recommend using a device that will not accept phone calls during interviews because a phone call will interfere with your ability to complete your response. </li><li>A private, quiet, and well-lit space that is free of distractions where you can be alone."</li></ul><p>Among other tips are to dress professionally and consider the position of the camera. Though it may seem informal, virtual interviews are official. Also, we all must remember to be patient and understanding this year, as this is new for most. It's certainly going to be an adjustment all around. </p><p>Don't hesitate to let us know if you have any further questions or concerns and be sure to follow us for updates. Good luck! </p>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757142433765798848.post-76676309063289868722020-07-27T13:44:00.001-04:002020-10-30T13:39:48.448-04:00Medical School Students Share Experiences and Observations from Impactful Spring In "CHM Student COVID Diaries"<div data-contents="true"><div data-block="true" data-editor="4qnt6" data-offset-key="b0gi7-0-0"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b0gi7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-0-0"><span data-text="true">Do you wonder what it has been like to be a </span></span><span class="_5zk7" data-offset-key="b0gi7-1-0" spellcheck="false" start="44"><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-1-0"><span data-text="true">medical</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-2-0"><span data-text="true"> student the last few months? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students and administrators alike were forced to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances this past Spring. <br /></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b0gi7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-2-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b0gi7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b0gi7-2-0"><span data-text="true">While students took various different actions to overcome the initial setbacks, one common thread between them all was their commitment to medicine and the communities they serve. We've invited several students to share their personal stories and observations as medical students. Click below to check out our Spring CHM Student COVID Diaries. <br /></span></span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><script charset="utf-8" data-zindex="1000000" id="asp-embed-script" src="https://spark.adobe.com/page-embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><a class="asp-embed-link" href="https://spark.adobe.com/page/T9x9wRhpZ2fu1/" target="_blank"><img alt="CHM COVID Diaries, Spring 2020" border="0" src="https://spark.adobe.com/page/T9x9wRhpZ2fu1/embed.jpg?buster=1595868040115" style="width: 100%;" /></a>MSU College of Human Medicine Office of Admissionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752088258219144764noreply@blogger.com0