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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Everyone,</span></div>
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You’ve made it through your first month of med school!!</p>
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A lot of things are probably starting to settle but there are probably a whole new set of questions you’re starting wonder. What should you study? How do you prepare for exams? What resources should you use? How do you get involved at Upstate? ...</p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The
<b>Med Mentor Program</b> connects M1 students with upperclassmen who can serve as a guide and resource throughout the year. Your mentor can share advice on studying, adjusting to medical school, getting involved at Upstate, balancing school and life, and much
more.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are
<b>two ways to find a mentor:</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Option 1: Fill out the Mentee Form</b><br>
Fill out <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/DoVzU9EowsM2RxUt5__;!!GobTDDpD7A!JoX1HWtPgS7pv48WpeLIszNjmQfD3rE7KQ5YgGYgYg3dqe0sSwoksIhCbbu6iF84HRej436xPHkhBuec8U6Res0Yselrag$" id="OWA4558a082-acc3-2171-6921-97e2d83f4c2d" class="x_decorated-link OWAAutoLink" originalsrc="https://forms.gle/DoVzU9EowsM2RxUt5" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-start="2337" data-end="2385" data-outlook-id="2cd59cf7-9c91-4765-a735-7afc3909d492" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
this form</a> by <b>September 23rd</b>, and we will pair you with an upperclassman based on your interests and preferences.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Option 2: Attend Med Mentor Speed Match</b><br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/nMGHSHRAztJcw4Q79__;!!GobTDDpD7A!JoX1HWtPgS7pv48WpeLIszNjmQfD3rE7KQ5YgGYgYg3dqe0sSwoksIhCbbu6iF84HRej436xPHkhBuec8U6Res14_JE17g$" id="OWA8e1a7dc6-9690-37ef-43fa-7c89e91b0a42" class="x_decorated-link OWAAutoLink" originalsrc="https://forms.gle/nMGHSHRAztJcw4Q79" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-start="2540" data-end="2588" data-outlook-id="aa536b3a-67ab-46da-a5f6-c2d8596cbe8f" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">RSVP
here</a> and join us for lunch on <b>September 22nd from 12–1 PM in NAB 4414</b>. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with upperclassmen, ask questions, and get a feel for who you might be a good match with.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Whether you’re looking for study advice, someone to help you navigate your first year, or simply someone who has been through it before, we hope you’ll take
advantage of the Med Mentor Program!</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We’re looking forward to meeting you and seeing all the great matches made!</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you have any questions about the program, please don’t hesitate to reach out.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Claudia Spates - SpatesCl@upstate.edu<br>
Jennifer Nguyen - NguyeJ1@upstate.edu</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you, and welcome to Upstate!</span></p>
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