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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212121">Dear Upstate NCOM Medical Students,</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212121">We’re excited to invite you to apply for the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Distinguishing Docs! Program</b>, a Student Affairs Retention and Support initiative made possible by a grant from the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Associated
Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY)</b>. Thanks to this renewed funding, we’re thrilled to continue this wonderful program for the 2025–2026 academic year.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#212121">Distinguishing Docs!</span></b><span style="color:#212121"> is designed to enhance your medical education, strengthen your academic foundation, and elevate your professional profile as you prepare for residency.
This “next level” program offers tailored support and enrichment opportunities in three core areas:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Academic Excellence:</b> Strengthen and accelerate your academic performance.<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Academic Support & Remediation:</b> Receive personalized support if you’re navigating academic challenges or pursuing a decelerated curricular path.<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Professional Development & Research:</b> Gain valuable experience in research, leadership, and career development to help you stand out on residency applications.<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212121">We aim to enroll<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>80 students total</b>, 20 from each NCOM class year.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#212121">Key Dates:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b>Application Deadline:</b> Friday, October 3, 2025, by 12:00 PM (Noon)<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b>Acceptance Notifications Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 8, 2025<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b>Enrollment Paperwork Due:</b> Wednesday, October 15, 2025<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212121">If you’re ready to take your medical journey to the next level, we strongly encourage you to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/CAmQRqdJhaoY1Mnn9__;!!GobTDDpD7A!K00sYdtkoQ-tdDfVrdk-GxE67m7BltExwv9S3OzoDnqjv5olpSC9Ni2HGkKyv95Ioq2Nj7px07GVggVXfXkuSioMLoc$" title="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FCAmQRqdJhaoY1Mnn9&data=05%7C02%7CContrerS%40upstate.edu%7C9adae8b5243b4b9abc7f08ddf9e73ff8%7C5cf50a665e2641dd89f883cf73ffee98%7C0%7C0%7C638941493803914615%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3">apply
here</a></span></u></b><span style="color:#212121">. Please note that this program is funded by a grant, which requires strict adherence to deadlines and paperwork submission to maintain our eligibility.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212121">Best,<br>
<b>Sharon Huard & Steven Contreras</b><br>
Distinguishing Docs! Team</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.75pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Sharon E. Huard</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.75pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Campus Life</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.75pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">*My pronouns: she/her</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.75pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Health Sciences Library, suite 130</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.75pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Syracuse, NY 13210</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.75pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">315-464-8855</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.75pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">*Adding pronouns to an email signature is one way of showing support for transgender and gender nonconforming students, friends and colleagues. Pronouns should
be asked, not assumed! I invite you to add your pronouns to your email signature.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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