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January 17, 2025 Issue

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WeeklyWire 01/17/2025

FOR ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS

Community Connections 
Career Counseling Opportunities
  • AHEC Spotlight Series: Summer Opportunities with AHEC: 1/22 Med Ed 200. The Vermont AHEC Network offers a variety of opportunities for medical students enrolled in the VT AHEC Scholars Program during the summer between first and second year. AHEC Summer Projects have two tracks: Research/QI and Education/Mentoring. The typical time commitment is 100 hours (40 didactic hours and 60 project/field hours), and the stipend amount is $1,500. Read More here… 
  • U.S Army Healthcare Scholarship and Career Opportunities Presentation: 1/29, 6pm MedEd200, Health Professions Scholarship and stipend programs/army nursing programs. Special guest speaker, CPT Jamison Tate and Maj Ariel Shagory. Food catered by Panera Bread. Register for a chance to win an apple watch. For more details, contact Ryan Gates. 
  • VT AHEC Scholars Medical Student Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program: Event for M2’s and M3’s. Deadline: 2/12, 2025.Applications are now being accepted!  We are pleased to announce the next cycle of the VT AHEC Scholars Medical Student Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program for Larner College of Medicine (LCOM) rising third- and fourth-year medical students who are pursuing family medicine, internal medicine adult primary care, pediatrics primary care, obstetrics-gynecology, or psychiatry, and who are committed to future practice in rural Vermont. Anticipated Award Amount: $40,000; Awards will be disbursed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Number of Awards: up to 10 Apply online . This program was established by the Vermont legislature in collaboration with the Vermont Department of Health, UVM LCOM’s Office of Primary Care and Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program, and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). The purpose of the program is to strengthen the primary care physician workforce pipeline and increase the number of new physicians practicing in Vermont to meet the health care needs of Vermonters, with a focus on rural areas and undersupplied medical specialties. Click here for additional information about the program, its requirements, future service obligation, and how to apply. For more details contact Jennifer Gaudreau. 
  • New episode of Green Mountain Medicine Podcast: Click here to listen to Dr. Anya Streeter on this month's episode of Green Mountain Medicine Podcast. On this episode of GMM, family medicine physician Dr. Anya Streeter takes us on a journey through her medical career, sharing how she trusted her intuition to find her true calling as a family medicine doctor. After exploring surgery and OB/GYN, Dr. Streeter realized her heart was ultimately drawn to family medicine—where she could truly connect with patients and hear their stories. She encourages us all to trust our hunches, listen to our inner voice, and embrace the unique path that aligns with our own purpose. For more details contact Haley Bayne M3 
Research Opportunities
  • The UNC-Chapel Hill Medical Students Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) summer program: Deadline 1/20. First-year medical students in good academic standing are eligible to apply if they have 8-weeks during summer block (mid-May through mid-August) available to dedicate to research in Chapel Hill. Students receiving non-program federal funding during summer block, those on temporary or student visas are not eligible, per NIH requirements.  MS2, MS3, or those conducting a gap medical research year who can meet the same availability may also be eligible. Read More here… 
  • AOA Medical Student Service Leadership Project Grant: application deadline 1/21. The grant is a three-year grant with each winning team’s medical school/institution to receive $5,000 the first year, $3,000 the second year, and $1,000 the third year. The grant will be paid to the sponsoring institution. Payee name must be included in the application. No indirect costs will be paid. Read More Here… 
  • PROSPECT summer research fellowship: All application materials due 1/20, 2025. early exposure and engagement to the field of urology through mentorship, clinical and research experiences, and match coaching. The mission of this program is to increase the number of medical students who select urology as a career choice by early exposure and engagement to the field of urology through mentorship, clinical and research experiences, and match coaching. It is specifically designed for medical students with a demonstrated commitment to research, improving health disparities, and who may not otherwise gain exposure to urology as a specialty in their medical school experience. PROSPECT is a North Central Section (NCS) sponsored program for medical students matriculating at an accredited medical school within the geographical boundaries of the American Urological Association. For more details contact Gabriela Sarriera Valentin, MS4 
  • Application Deadline - Massachusetts General Hospital Research Trainee Program (SRTP): 1/24 Financial support, including housing, a $5,000 stipend, and travel grants based on need. Read More here… 
  • The Lucey Prize: Deadline 4/4. The “Jerold and Ingela Lucey Early Career Investigator Prize for Innovations in Infant or Child Health”. This is a prize to be awarded for completed or near-completed work within the past three years and not to fund a research proposal. The prize will be a monetary award, paid directly to the recipients, along with an award plaque. The recipients shall be selected based on merit for their work exploring new horizons in neonatology and/or other areas of pediatrics. The prize awarded includes $1500 to each level awardee or their team and will be distributed at a Pediatric Grand Rounds May 28, 2025.. Read More Here… 
  • Travel Scholarship- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE): Application deadline 2/14. Apply for a Travel Scholarship! We are offering travel awards for 2 students to attend Digestive Disease Week in San Diego, CA. The conference will occur from May 3rd through the 6th, 2025. This is one of the largest GI conferences in the world and would be an excellent opportunity for any medical student interested in gastroenterology. It will provide networking opportunities, mentorship, and of course, a CV boost. The award also comes with a $2,000 stipend. For more information contact mailto:kennethobi@romegi.com 
  • Cancer Research Education Excellence in Radiotherapy Program (CaREER) : Deadline 01/31. A mentored 12-week hands-on research experience through a co-op mentored by world class cancer researchers and clinicians at campus Hopkins and collaborators. Read More here…. 

M1 STUDENTS (co2028)

  • Research Assistant Needed! (Remote/Virtual Opportunity): Now through spring or beyond, flexible hours, remotely. Get peer-reviewed publications under your belt! This is a writing role and a great learning and CV building opportunity to get publications that pertain strongly to the specialties of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Pathology! You will work with the M4 student who started this project along with a UVMMC faculty mentor through MS Teams/Zoom who will both help to guide you. For more details contact Jordan Franco, MS4 
  • APPROACHING DEADLINE - STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (self-nominations warmly welcomed) – Technical Standards Annual Review: 01/19 nomination deadline (self-nominations encouraged). LCOM completes and annual review of Policy 300.00 - Technical Standards for Admission, Advancement and Graduation, and we are seeking student representative(s) to join this Committee. Do you have ideas on how we might improve this policy or know someone who could provide incredible insights on this policy? Please submit a nomination, now… 
  • AHEC Spotlight Series: AHEC Summer Projects Information Session: Wednesday,  1/22/25; 12-1 p.m.; MedEd200/Sullivan Classroom SAVE THE DATE: Important Session for AHEC Scholars Participants! The Vermont AHEC Network offers a variety of opportunities for medical students enrolled in the VT AHEC Scholars Program during the summer between first and second year. AHEC Summer Projects have two tracks: Research/QI and Education/Mentoring. The typical time commitment is 100 hours (40 didactic hours and 60 project/field hours), and the stipend amount is $1,500. More information about summer opportunities will be released in January!  Jennifer Gaudreau, CPRP, Physician Placement Professional 
  • Summer Research Opportunity: Application Deadline: 5:00pm ET, January 27, 2025. Summer 2025 National Medical Student Injury Research Training Program. The Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will virtually host its annual Injury Research Program for medical students again during the summer of 2025. The goal of this program is to provide research training to future physician-investigators while introducing them to the field of injury research and prevention. For more information, see the Program Letter and flyer. Contact Emma Faustner for more details. 
  • Schweitzer Fellowship applications are due on Feb 2, 2025.  Each year the Schweitzer Fellowship selects students from Geisel, UVM’s Larner College of Medicine, and Vermont Law and Graduate School.   A Schweitzer Fellow is a student who (individually or with a partner) is selected to complete a yearlong community-based project and receive a $2000 stipend.  Fellows partner and collaborate with a community organization to design and implement a project that addresses social determinants of health and a local community need.  After you complete your project, you become a “Fellow for Life” and a permanent member of this inspiring community and support network. Learn more about the NH/ VT Schweitzer Fellows Program here. Find more information about the application process and apply here. Learn more about other Albert Schweitzer Fellows Programs here.  Questions?  Contact - Molly Rideout and Tim Lahey, Faculty Advisors; Nancy Gabriel, Program Director 
  • Apply for Look at Larner 2025 Leadership! 1/31/25. We are seeking Class of 2028 students to apply for a leadership role for Look at Larner 2025, an annual student-led outreach program that supports aspiring physicians from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. Event Leads play a key role in outreach and recruitment, reviewing applications, issuing acceptances, developing the event agenda, and communications to participants as well as Larner students, staff, and faculty involved in the event. Supported by LCOM Admissions Ambassadors and the Office of Medical Student Admissions, this is a great opportunity to strengthen leadership skills, make meaningful connections, and contribute to advancing diversity and equity in medicine. Questions? Contact lcom.admissions@med.uvm.edu.  

M2 STUDENTS (co2027)

  • Foundations Awards Celebration for the Class of 2027: 1/28, 10:30am Hoehl Gallery. Celebrate the end of Foundations with your class! The Class of 2027 will reach a significant milestone in your medical education with the completion of the Foundations level classroom education. As you prepare to transition from classroom to the clinic, let’s celebrate your accomplishments and honor those who supported you along the way. Awards will be presented to members of the class for their achievements in Foundations coursework and to faculty and staff selected by the Class of 2027. All members of the class are highly encouraged to attend to celebrate the end of your Foundations curriculum and to recognize the achievements of your classmates, faculty, and staff. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Liz Dohrman for more details. 
  • Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship: 2/3. Outside of medical school, do you have a talent or practice in the fine arts, such as literature, music, opera, painting, dance, sculpture, etc. For more details contact Ryan Gates, Assistant Director Medical SFS 
  • Given Locker Clean Out ACTION REQUIRED: Deadline:03/31 is the deadline to clean out your Given Lockers. Please remember to clean out your Given Lockers before the 03/31/25 deadline. Failure to do so before the deadline will result in a $50 cleaning fee. The Office of Medical Education require rising Clerkship level students to have their Given Lockers cleaned out by March 31, 2025, prior to entering their clerkship year or before leaving for any away rotations in order to prepare for the next class. Please contact Beth Stinebring , the OME Administrative Coordinator, with any questions or concerns.  

M3 STUDENTS (co2026) 

M4 STUDENTS (co2025)

  • Your applications are in, your interviews are wrapping up, so now what? Join us for the Co2025 R3 Meeting (Registration, Ranking, and Results) meeting on Monday January 27 at 5-6 sponsored by deans for students to discuss the process of creating and submitting /certifying you Rank order list for the Main Match. Zoom link here. And more information here. As always please reach out to Dean Dolbec or me if you have any questions or concerns. 
  • National Resident Matching Program: DEADLINE 1/31. If you are applying in the Main Match, you must complete registration by the deadline. After that deadline must pay an additional $50 late fee ($120 total fee). 
  • IMPORTANT: Take a moment to confirm that OASIS reflects all course requirements needed for graduation. In accordance with Policy 565.45 Graduation Degree Requirements, all requirements must be scheduled by January 1. Please contact Advanced Integration Level Curriculum Coordinator Michelle McKay for assistance. 
  • Graduation Regalia: DEADLINE 2/5. Now that 2025 has officially begun, it’s time to think about ordering regalia for your graduation ceremony in May. Submit your regalia order now. Orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Read More here… 
  • WE WANT YOU! - Commencement Student Keynote Speaker: 03/10 submission deadline. Submit your drafted speech to be considered for the Commencement Student Keynote Speaker... 
  • Howe Award for Excellence in Surgery: DEADLINE 3/31 Howe Award for Excellence in Surgery Co2025. Established Harry Howe, MD '52, this award ($1000) will recognize a student for excellence in the field. To be considered submit an essay (<1000 words) on " The Attributes of an Outstanding Physician" along with a brief personal statement. Submit to Lisa Washburn  


Karen George, MD, MPH (she/her)
Associate Dean for Students

Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science

Larner College of Medicine, Office of Medical Education
University of Vermont
Given Courtyard N-100

89 Beaumont Ave.
Burlington, VT 05405 

karen.george@med.uvm.edu

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Lost & Found

Lost something? Email the Office of Medical Student Education (OMSE) a description of the item. OMSE and the Dana Medical Library recently joined the UVM campus-wide lost & found system and search not only the College of Medicine, but campus as a whole to see if it's been turned in. If it hasn't, the office can file a claim for the item should someone turn it in soon!

Found something? Please turn it into either the Office of Medical Student Education (Given Courtyard n100) or the Dana Medical Library (First floor of the Medical Education Center) and we will be sure to log it into the Campus-Wide Lost & Found Database.

Found items are kept up to 30 days, and then are donated to various local organizations depending on the item.