News and Events
Opening Social
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
In the Bio Engineering Building (behind the HSEB), Room 501
Contact: Miquelle Crosland at 397-5552
You’re invited to meet and mingle with fellow med student spouses at the
Dinner will be catered by Rumbi Island Grill.
Park in the HSEB visitor lot (it’s free after 6:00pm). Leave the med student/doctor at home—this is an evening for you! Babysitting provided for $1 per child.
Directory Advertising
The MSA-sponsored student directory is the main fundraiser for our organization. If you know of a business that may want to advertise in the directory, contact co-president Jennifer London at msa_directory@yahoo.com. All advertisement information should be finalized by September 15, 2008.
Remembering Amber Jacobson
Member Spotlight
“What We Wished We’d Known Before Med School”
Laurel Brennan, 2nd year
“The Board score matters more than everything else as far as applying to residency. Be prepared for lots of anxiety and time devoted to this test. It’s also true that studying, tests, and evaluations definitely aren't over after 2nd year and Step 1 Boards.
Everyone needs balance and breaks. It's easy for the medical student to get anxious and feel like they have to study or work all the time, but it's important for healthy relationships to take time away from school occasionally--even if it's just for a brief walk with you or reading kids a bedtime story once in a while.”
Julie Randall, 3rd year
“I wish that we had thought to keep a running record of my husband’s public service, publications, and other extracurricular work. When we began his residency application, we spent considerable time researching times and dates for his activities.
A physician’s spouse once tried to stress to me that I would learn to be very independent because of my husband’s consuming work in medical school. I don’t think that I believed her until I found myself in third year, changing flat tires and using power tools with three little boys in tow!”
Amy Brinton, 4th year
Joining MSA
Do you like what you see? Become a member of MSA or renew your membership today! Print out the pdf below and mail it to treasurer Jennifer Sunseri by October 31, 2008. Your $10 membership dues help finance social events, seminars, and service opportunities throughout the year. With your paid dues, you’ll also receive newsletters and action alerts from the national AMA Alliance organization.
