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First Years Share What It Means to Receive the White Coat
Aug. 27, 2018—Receiving my white coat was incredibly humbling. Donning the white coat was not just the act of putting a coat on our backs, but also was symbolic for my classmates and I relieving our future patients of the burdens they carry when they come to our care. Carsen Cash It means the world to receive...
Students React to Opening of Renovated Eskind Library
Aug. 20, 2018—The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library and Learning Center opened July 18 after a yearlong, $12.9 million renovation with infrastructure improvements and updates to support the continuing evolution of medical education. Read more about the renovation in this MyVU article, Renovated Eskind Library opens, prepared to support training of future generations of physicians. We...
Easy Recipes for the Busy Med Student
Aug. 13, 2018—MSTP student Rachel Brown shares six easy recipes for the busy med student. From breakfast omelet muffins, to tacos, to salmon and lamb, these meals are quick and healthy. Read her MSTP Foodies: Easy Recipes post on the MSTP blog and visit medschool.vanderbilt.edu/mstp to learn more about the Medical Scientist Training Program. Smoked Paprika Salmon with Edamame
3 Things That are Essential to a Positive Interview Day Experience
Aug. 6, 2018—Congratulations! Your hard work is paying off and you are starting to receive invitations to interview. You already have a plan for how to get to the interview and where you are going to stay, now all that is left is to prepare for the interview day itself. Later this month we will have our...
Getting Involved with the Orientation Committee
Jul. 30, 2018—My name’s Cooper March, and I am a rising second year from Springboro, Ohio. I’ve enjoyed sharing the culture of VUSM with the new class through my contributions to Meet and Greet, an activity occupying Wednesday afternoon where students get to know each other with icebreaker activities and find out what college they’ll be in...
The Year-Out Experience: A Year of Research through the Doris Duke Clinical Research Mentorship
Jul. 16, 2018—Due to my interest in research as a career, I decided to pursue a year-out from medical school to gain necessary research skills to be successful as a clinical researcher. I was fortunate enough to have found a mentor in Dr. DeBaun, who has extensive research and mentorship experience in sickle cell disease. By doing...
Transitioning to Medical School: Advice from the M2 Class
Jul. 9, 2018—MSTP student Danny Sack shares advice from the M2 class on transitioning to med school: "The dizzying pace that accompanies your next ten months will be frustrating, infuriating, and, at times, draining. It will simultaneously, however, fuel your curiosity, provide opportunities for discovery, and offer moments of inspiration. Instead of telling you what to do...
VMS Yoga
Jul. 2, 2018—VMS Yoga was started to help build a community of mindfulness and wellness at VUSM. We provide free yoga classes at the Vanderbilt Recreational Center for medical students and offer yoga workshops in conjunction with larger events and other organizations. If you are interested in getting some exercise, doing some meditation, or just taking a...
2 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for Interview Season
Jun. 25, 2018—Even though you may not have submitted your primary application to AMCAS, TMDSAS, or AACOMAS yet, it is a good idea to start thinking about interview season now. Later this summer we will have a post dedicated to preparing for interview day and another post dedicated to preparing for the interview itself, but today we...
Big / Little Event at Nashville Sounds
Jun. 18, 2018—Within the colleges, first years are assigned a second year to be their "big" so the first year can have someone to help navigate medical school and ask questions about classes or what to do in Nashville. This will continue all four years so individuals can continue to seek advice from their bigs even as second and...
MSTP Halftime Party
Jun. 11, 2018—The MSTP G2 class, who are halfway through the arduous MD/PhD program, celebrate their accomplishments at the “Halftime” event every year. This event starts with a talk by Dean Balser, President and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and one of the first MD/PhD graduates from Vanderbilt, who gives words of advice to the students to...
Wilderness Medical Society
Jun. 4, 2018—The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) organized a canoeing adventure over Memorial Day Weekend with funding support by CCO. Twenty med students from all years enjoyed some sunshine (and a little rain) as they paddled down the Harpeth River, located just 30 minutes off campus. The event is just one of many opportunities for outdoor adventures sponsored...
Couples in Medicine Visit Arrington Vineyards
May. 29, 2018—Couples in Medicine is a student group at VUSM that helps foster healthy relationships and provide guidance on things like couples matching and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This past weekend, Couples in Medicine held an event at Arrington Vineyards where they relaxed and enjoyed some beautiful scenery along with some wine. See the pictures of...
4 Things to Consider when Completing Your Med School Application
May. 22, 2018—We know the application process can be long, stressful, and time consuming, but we think these tips from our admissions staff will help your application stand out to our admissions committee members in a good way. Know Your Dates & Deadlines This one seems obvious, but there is a reason it is first on the...
Fourth-Year Travels
May. 14, 2018—Every year, many of the fourth-year medical students take some time off between Match Day and graduation to do some traveling. Here are some examples of our adventurous fourth year students traveling the world! Ben Li Colombia Ruey Hu Vienna, Austria Daniel Markwalter Cycled from Nashville, TN to Natchez, MS Meg Tebbs, Isabelle Gigante, and Jillian Berkman...