Spin Results

Alright, second years! Is everybody happy with how the spin came out yesterday?

Spencer got core 1, for which we're really excited! And I think it's just exciting to see where he's going to be on the others. This seems to be a really big step to me in the journey to becoming a doctor. I can't believe how fast it's all going! We'll probably try to plan a trip to Utah to visit family some time during core and possibly during the rural rotation, but we'll have to see.

So let's hear it. What did you get? and are you happy about it? And does anyone have any plans for the really busy/away times for their student?

Valentine's Dinner with Friends

I hope everyone had a great time at the Valentine's Dinner! It was good to catch up with friends and enjoy some great food from Gina and Giuseppe's on the Riverwalk in Jenks. The dessert was my favorite part of the dinner-that may be because I helped Brandon eat his. A big thanks to Amy for organizing the SAA Valentine's Dinner.

Join our blog!

After receiving some great input about our blog, we realized other SAA members did not have the privileges to post! I have sent invitations to all our members but please feel free to email me if you never received one or are new to SAA and want to share your thoughts. We don't mean to exclude anyone, it's just Google's way of keeping things straight.

Also, it was great meeting so many new people at Admitted Student Day last Saturday. Holly, Jammi and I had a great time and are so glad we were able to answer some of your questions--the change to medical school can be a bit overwhelming! We're looking forward to seeing more of you all in the future.

Hang in there, everyone, it's almost Spring Break!!

Don't forget - Meeting tonight!

We have a great meeting scheduled for 5:30 tonight - check your email for the location as it will be at one of our member's homes. Pizza will be served - bring a dessert or salad if you can - and children are welcome (there will be a playroom for them to hang out in while we learn all about what to expect in 3rd and 4th year).

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Anyway questions? Leave a comment with your email or best number to text and I'll respond.

12 Types of Med Students

Desiree found this and passed it on. Is your student any of these? Can you think of other classmates that are? Have fun!



Comic courtesy of Michelle Au, doctor blogger of theunderweardrawer.blogspot.com

Financial Aid Repayment Calculator

This is a great tool for those of us borrowing our lives away with student loans: http://www.finaid.org/calculators/scripts/loanpayments.cgi

It will tell you how much your payments will be and how much Uncle Sam will earn in interest... it sounds bad, but honestly it's a lot less interest than we'll pay over our 30 year mortgage! :)

First meeting of 2010!

Hey Everyone,

The officers and I met this week to go over all the fun things we have planned for you and the students. The first activity will be our monthly meeting on Tuesday the 19 at 5:30. We will have our regular business meeting where you will get a tentative schedule and afterward we will have an educational workshop-Health and Fitness- by two of our awesome members. Ginny will be giving us tips on fitness and Holly will give us ideas to help us stay healthy when making food choices. This will be a great meeting after we have made our New Years resolutions! We hope you can make it.

Thanks,
Jammi

PS: I will get back with you on a location for the meeting after Sandra approves the room.