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To commemorate my last few months in the city, I made a NYC bucket list filled with some mundane activities and true "once-in-a-lifetime" experiences. This week, I checked TWO things off that list:

🎬 Attend a live show taping

You can get free tickets for SO many NYC shows. I scored tickets to a live recording of the Tamron Hall show with Kenan Thompson as the guest. What an unforgettable moment!

⭐️ Eat at a Michelin Star restaurant

My bank account may not appreciate some of my bucket list activities, but it's NYC Restaurant Week, so I had no choice. I tried a French spot, Nougatine by Jean-Georges, and it was delicious.

Today, I am soaking in the warmth of my FIGS pajamas (use code MorganMFirstFIGS for 15% off) as NYC has already received 14 inches of snow. This is the coldest winter and the most snow we've gotten since I moved here.

Bundle up, and chat soon!

- Morgan :)

Applied this Cycle and Waiting to Hear Back?

If you applied in the 2025-2026 medical school application cycle and have not heard back yet, here are a few things I would recommend.

First, send a combined letter of continued interest and update letter. You can read more on those and find an example here.

Secondly, if you have not received any interview invites, it's time to start thinking about the reapplication process.

If you'd like an in-depth review of your application materials, including a school list assessment and 1:1 strategy session, just reply to this email. All packages include enrollment in From Applicant to Accepted and start at $600.

Any questions? Just respond to this email, and we can chat!

This week, I'm continuing my series on research in medical school.

My third research came through an incredible opportunity with the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Emerging Leaders Institute. I was challenged to develop a policy or public-health related project in my community.

I created an educational series on high blood pressure, specifically targeted toward Black men in Staten Island. The project is still ongoing, but it has been a transformative experience - from idea development and team building to survey writing and implementation.

This project has taught me that I'm most passionate about research that educates and directly impacts communities.

If you have been following along with this series, you know that I've had some tumultuous research experiences throughout my medical school journey. Next week, I'll wrap up this series with some final tips on navigating research in medical school.

Match Day Countdown

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Well - if I wasn't stressed last week, I definitely am now! This week, my school had a session discussing rank lists and The Match. It gave me a lot to think about in terms of how to rank programs, sending letters of intent, and what priorities matter most.

Before I wrap up, two important reminders:

✅ NRMP Registration

First, if you applied to residency this year, you also have to register with the NRMP. The deadline to register (without a late fee) is Friday, January 30. More details here.

👀 Early Match Support

Second, send your friends applying into Ophthalmology and Urology thoughts and prayers. Ophtho match day results are released on Thursday, January 29 and Urology results are released Monday, February 2. Good luck!