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<p class="MsoNormal">Message forwarded on behalf of <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
Stanford and UCSF’s Community of Underrepresented Physician-Scientists (CUPS):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Interested in learning what being a physician-scientist is all about? Wondering how to apply to MD-PhD programs? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel1P7hLy06nPG1x6ZQITa_rd4KJ5L-WAyGCBwGlA1iUDOK3w/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">Join
us</a> Saturday, February 13th, 2021 for an informative and interactive <b><u>Physician-Scientist Trainee Outreach Virtual Conference</u>, hosted by UCSF and Stanford! Sign up </b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel1P7hLy06nPG1x6ZQITa_rd4KJ5L-WAyGCBwGlA1iUDOK3w/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"><b>here.</b></a><b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Stanford and UCSF’s Community of Underrepresented Physician-Scientists (CUPS) are hosting this event to inspire a new generation of physician-scientists from all walks of life, especially those
who consider themselves underrepresented in science and medicine. Join us for valuable information or just a confidence boost as you work towards your medical and scientific career goals! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Events include: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#2F5496;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Anatomy of the Application</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> - New to the idea of an MD-PhD and interested in learning how to apply? We’ll walk you
through the application process! Hear from our panel of students and learn what we wish we knew when we were in your shoes! <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#2F5496;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">How to Write a Personal Narrative</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> - We’ll pass along our best tips for writing a compelling personal statement and
get you started with a few writing exercises! <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#2F5496;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Getting Started in Research</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> - New to science and not sure how to get started? Join us for a Q&A session on how to
get into research and choose the perfect mentor for you! <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#2F5496;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Confidence boosting & imposter syndrome workshop</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> - We’ve all been there, and we want you to know that your application
is going to be AMAZING. We’ll share our own experiences with imposter syndrome, talk through ways to approach adversity, and share tips to gain confidence in yourself during the application process. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#2F5496;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Clinical Case Review</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> - Learn to think and work like a physician! Attendees will be led through the presentation,
differential, and treatment of a real clinical case, presented by an MD-PhD clinician, in an interactive Q&A format.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#2F5496;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ONE-ON-ONE mentoring!</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> - Student mentors from UCSF and Stanford are here for all your future and current career/application
questions. <u>Spots are limited, so </u><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel1P7hLy06nPG1x6ZQITa_rd4KJ5L-WAyGCBwGlA1iUDOK3w/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">sign up</a><u> today!</u><b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Special introduction from UCSF MSTP director, Mark Anderson, MD, PhD!<br>
<br>
<b>When: Saturday, February 13th, 2021 9am-1:30pm </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Where: Zoom! </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">How: Sign up!
<a href="https://forms.gle/AhxfbVLYfgCaS7u2A">https://forms.gle/AhxfbVLYfgCaS7u2A</a> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Presented by UCSF + Stanford Medical Scientist Training Programs<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Questions? Email <b><a href="mailto:UCSFCUPSoutreach@gmail.com">UCSFCUPSoutreach@gmail.com</a></b>! Additional details will be provided following sign up.<b><br>
</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Hope to see you there! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">UCSF Community of Underrepresented Physician-Scientists and Stanford MSTP <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">All the best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">Gina<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#2F5496"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#2F5496">Gina Merriwether</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">Program Coordinator, Post Baccalaureate & Outreach Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">Office of Medical Education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">In-office: Mon-Thurs 7 am - 4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#2F5496">University of California, San Francisco</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2F5496">1855 Folsom St. Suite 305 | Box 0409| San Francisco CA 94143<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:Gina.Merriwether@ucsf.edu">Gina.Merriwether@ucsf.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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