The second DIG Meeting was very fruitful. We had several new members. The members in attendance included 3 first years, 1 second year, and 3 third years.
The residents that graciously conducted the Q&A session (Thank you Dr. Kelso, Dr. Perri, Dr. Spencer!) emphasized Grades and AOA, Board Scores, Research, Being Nice to Everyone, Being yourself in your personal statements, and having a Strategy for appropriate Away Rotations, having something to fill in all the spaces in ERAS amongst many other helpful hints.
The second half of the meeting was about the community service projects that DIG will be conducting which include:
1. Galveston County Health Fair on March 5, 2005 from 9am to 1pm on the Seawall in the Academy Sports Store Parking Lot
2. High school outreach program at Ball High, most likely in April of this year. The planning has begun and a committee meeting will occur in the next few weeks to make this program a fruitful reality.
Lastly there were some opportunities for leadership and change in leadership in the DIG. Jennifer Pike has stepped down from future president due to her new found love --Pediatrics. She has graciously agreed not to abandon us and will continue to be a part of DIG and be the High School Outreach Chairman. Emily Fridlington and Joslyn Witherspoon will serve as Co-Presidents of the DIG next year.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
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