MED2029 Newsletter 8/24/2026

[Lori Ferguson]

Dear Class of 2029,
We’re almost at the finish line of our Endocrine and Reproductive unit—keep up the great work! As we prepare to wrap up the block, here are a few important updates, reminders, and upcoming opportunities for our class.

BECOME A MED MENTOR 2026-2027
MS2s, sign up to be paired with an MS1 and help them navigate medical school—whether through academic advice, extracurricular guidance, or recommendations for fun things to do around Syracuse! The deadline to sign up is 9/23.
There are two ways to participate:
Option 1: Mentor Matching Form
Fill out this form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHjO_Juz1hWoZSqS5ogBQOe7__R4fMaTT7YrpU-JH-sURFPA/viewform__;!!GobTDDpD7A!LPigzQK73Hwp-GMFriZRHH747Wa9NDKCeX2wYhnLztfIlVnfqkd20ZE29Kh2WZSQHpWuFXieUbFST3qYyStX0blByr6wjQ$ > to be paired with an MS1.
Option 2: Med Mentors Speed Match
RSVP here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzCkCj1xIpB1TD2siTG43sSyJ3sB2R0_v6cNfoUXp-ntbpxA/viewform__;!!GobTDDpD7A!LPigzQK73Hwp-GMFriZRHH747Wa9NDKCeX2wYhnLztfIlVnfqkd20ZE29Kh2WZSQHpWuFXieUbFST3qYyStX0bkAu0z5lw$ > and join us for lunch on 9/22 to meet MS1s and find someone who may be a great match!  Information regarding food and location for the speed match will be provided soon.
We hope you’ll participate and help make the transition to medical school a little easier for an MS1!

CNS 3 PHARMACOLOGY RESOURCES
Dr. Stork has kindly shared helpful pharmacology resources for our CNS 3 unit, including lecture-based summaries, drug lists, and applicable practice questions. Be sure to check them out as you review for the unit!
Here is the link: ​​[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/genericfile.png*5DCNSIII__;JQ!!GobTDDpD7A!LPigzQK73Hwp-GMFriZRHH747Wa9NDKCeX2wYhnLztfIlVnfqkd20ZE29Kh2WZSQHpWuFXieUbFST3qYyStX0bl-y_DFGQ$  Pharmacology<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://upstate0-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/storkc_upstate_edu/IgBcChpyujvSR5-vpmRidus8Adi86-STvrfLgTJupU42Efo?e=67u1gm__;!!GobTDDpD7A!LPigzQK73Hwp-GMFriZRHH747Wa9NDKCeX2wYhnLztfIlVnfqkd20ZE29Kh2WZSQHpWuFXieUbFST3qYyStX0bnEHpH-aA$ >​​

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS ✨

Weekly Student Spotlights are back on! Each week, we feature one to two classmates on our Class of 2029 Instagram page (@upstate_ncom2029) to learn more about who they are beyond the white coat—their interests, passions, and what makes them them.

WE ARE NOW OFFERING TWO OPTIONS: a brief filmed interview OR submission of written responses/photos to provided interview questions. If you are interested, please sign up using the form below, and we'll reach out to schedule a time that works for you!

👉 Student Spotlight Sign Up Form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8s6hdgpmDMfY8ZIj9NUsSG7Z2XSJIxmLQGzpk-ZJRWVf39Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor__;!!GobTDDpD7A!JsHRWT6GSfMPJrNRWY5uYwvxByu_L6H4PGuIb_eXe_KVj6F0Ag-oFR_1Sx6abxZdjke2CCtiTfjh7dukZtaXV4cM1iZ_gA$>


✏️ FEEDBACK FORM
Don't forget to provide your feedback (regarding any part of the curriculum), which is always valued! To do so, please use the curriculum form below. It’s checked weekly, and current course feedback will be prioritized. If multiple people share the same concern, please submit individually—every comment helps. For urgent or personal matters, contact Alec (purcelal at upstate.edu) or Aissata (samakea at upstate.edu).
👉 Curriculum Feedback Form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezuqgl4TUeIlu86VdA3R1sY_JpS9wo5b75qtO4mDyxzy4Rpw/viewform__;!!GobTDDpD7A!IqzpLzDjgoyhzYB269SEQJX42RAClUGigv1dBVWExN9sgJ3Rsm0_f4JQQCJe_HvrXYLfWZhVQMTY64FoE9SELpEX11Tc6Q$>



💻 TECH OFFICE HOURS
Tech Rep Office Hours are on-demand (in-person or virtual) sessions to discuss tech-related questions or concerns, seek assistance with Anki or third-party access, or request recommendations for software and hardware.  If you need support or just want to learn some new tech tips, reach out to Teja (BUDDHAVT at upstate.edu) to schedule a session!

Once again, if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns about these updates, feel free to reach out to any of your class officers. Happy to see you all!

Warm regards,
USG Class of 2029

President: Kathy Burke - BurkeK3 at upstate.edu
Vice President: Kiersten Crawford - CrawfoKi at upstate.edu
Secretary: Hannah Kim - KimHann at upstate.edu
Treasurer: Roshan Ramamoorthy - RamamooS at upstate.edu
Multicultural Representative: Corel Fassinou - FassinoA at upstate.edu
Curriculum Representative: Alec Purcell - purcelal at upstate.edu
Curriculum Representative: Aissata Samake - samakea at upstate.edu
Technology Representative: Teja Buddhavarapu - buddhavt at upstate.edu
Binghamton Representative: Jonathan Collard de Beaufort - COLLARDJ at upstate.edu

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