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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2021
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Class of 2022
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Class of 2023
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Class of 2024
- 2020 AAMC Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ): Almost 30% of your have already submitted your surveys; that's amazing! This important survey was sent to accepted students on Thursday, June 1. The survey is not mandatory, however, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us...
- Welcome to the WeeklyWire: This newsletter is our primary official communication tool for all non-curriculum-related communications to the student community - a one-stop-shop designed by and for med students to limit the number
of emails you receive in your MED inboxes. Check out this welcome video from your Digital Content Manager and Student Services Coordinator, introducing you to The WeeklyWire and other tools we use to connect with our students...
- Your Admissions and Medical Student Services Teams are Here to Help! We are so excited that you'll soon be joining us soon. We know that preparing for medical school can seem like a daunting endeavor, but we are here to help...
- JumpStart your Medical Education with JumpStart VIC: 07/13 - 07/13. Prepares incoming students for success in medical school - Engage in interactive opportunities to identify, and close, gaps in basic science knowledge essential for success in our preclinical curriculum, build a supportive community, and identify strategies for success as you transition to medical school...
- Medical Student Financial Services Resource: At your convenience, please watch this 30-minute virtual presentation prepared for our currently admitted medical students covering all the ins and outs of financing your medical degree,
and feel free to follow up with Medical Student Financial Services with any questions.
- FAQs Webpage: Have a question? See if we address it on the Office of Medical Student Education(OMSE) Admitted Students FAQs webpage.
Using "Ctrl + F" you can search any web page for specific words/content. If you cannot find an answer to your question, please do not hesitate to contact Medical Student Services.
- Optional U-MOO Pre-Orientation Camping Trip Canceled: We regret to inform you all that the optional 2020 U-MOO Pre-Orientation Camping Trip has been canceled; due to the current COVID-19 guidelines, we cannot safely hold the trip as planned...
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - Little Sib Survey: 07/17 submission deadline. Please complete our “Little Sib Survey” ASAP (if you haven't done
so already and you are interested in the program); the info helps your Student Council match you with an M2 "Big Sib" student (a peer mentor & resource who helps you get acquainted with our community).
- Renting in Vermont? Be informed!* Vermont Tenants Inc. (now folded under CVOEO after their funding ran dry) developed a guide for Vermont tenants to help renters be better informed on their rights and responsibilities...
- WeeklyWire-hosted Housing List: Graduate students are highly-sought after tenants; moreover, medical students often try “to keep good deals in the family”, so we host an ongoing housing list for students as part of our WeeklyWire (updates every issue; clear your cached images & files to ensure you are viewing the latest version)…
- Medical Student Activities Calendar: Did you know we have a student activities calendar, designed to host medical-student specific events and deadlines? You can view the activities calendar in Outlook (once you are set up with your MED accounts), online, or even subscribe to it on your smartphone...
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WEEKLY FYIs/INFO GOLD MINE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- THESE TWO WEEKS - DEADLINE (Important Reminder to All Classes) - Don't forget to sign-up for health insurance! 07/01 deadline.
All UVM students are required to have health insurance. Every year, by July 1, you MUST sign up for the coverage offered by UVM or supply the name of your current insurance provider.
- THESE TWO WEEKS - Temporary Summer WeeklyWire Schedule: During the summer, the WeeklyWire becomes the "Bi-WeeklyWire" and is issued every other week for the June 22 - August 02 issues. Please note the following submission
deadline schedule for their associated summer issues:
- 7 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 01 (for Jul 06 - Jul 19 issue) - OFF-CYCLE DEADLINE due to 07/03 administrative holiday
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 17 (for Jul 20 - Aug 02 issue)
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 31 - returns to weekly schedule (for Aug 03 - Aug 09 issue)
- Message from Dean Rick Page - Juneteenth: 06/19 email from Dean Page, Dean of the Larner College of Medicine...
- APPROACHING DEADLINE for Student Leaders - Report Projected 2020-2021 Finance Needs: 07/12 survey submission deadline. We are currently working to accurately map existing finance needs for our active SIG's and student leadership groups (SEG, SJC, Wellness, AAMC OSRs, and Student Council); please help us in this important current endeavor...
- New GreenUVM Issue: The June 2020 GreenUVM issue just hit the shelves; check out the most recent issue of the UVM Campus Sustainability newsletter...
- New Larner Medicine Issue! The June 18, 2020 issue (Volume II, Issue 12) of Larner Medicine just hit the shelves; check it out...
- UVM Offices Closed Friday, July 03: 07/03, all day.
UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed in observance of Independence Day. Offices will re-open on Monday, July 06, at 8am. Please plan accordingly and we apologize for any inconvenience.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Related Special Reports/Information:
- President Garimella unveils Fall 2020 return-to-campus plans: A series of Teams Live events for the UVM community regarding Fall 2020 return-to-campus plans will launch soon.
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Welcome to the new "Community Wellness" section of the WeeklyWire! Be sure to review this section for any announcements regarding student wellness! If you ever have any questions about this section, it's postings, or any wellness topics, please do
not hesitate to contact our Director of Student Well-being, Dr. Lee Rosen.
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LCOMcares: VOLUNTEER/SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Recently added to our ongoing LCOMcares Service Corps COVID-19 Initiative Resource Document:
Messages of Solidarity - We Stand with the LGBTQ Community: Outreach was incredible last week; the love and support for the LGBTQ community was truly witnessed as we reviewed emails and resources sent our way over the weekend
and on Monday morning, in response to a Wire-post advertising JK Rowling's newest children's book. Thank you, our incredible medical students, for all you do for our Larner community and beyond. If you missed it, please review our follow-up (including some links to helpful resources)...
COVID-19 Disproportionately Impacts Racial & Ethnic Minorities:
- Message from Dean Rick Page - Juneteenth: 06/19 email from Dean Page, Dean of the Larner College of Medicine...
- On June 10, Wanda Heading-Grant, Ed.D., vice president of UVM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and other UVM leaders, students, faculty, staff, and community members presented an online event, titled “Amazing Grace: Finding Answers Together”...
- Doctors clarify why racism against Black Americans is a public health crisis: LCOM infectious disease specialist Dr. Tim Lahey and others on social structures breeding health inequities...
- Read a quote from Wanda Heading-Grant and review a brief selection of helpful anti-racist resources (shared via the UVM Staff Council COVID-19 resources newsletter)...
- Access a list of anti-racism self-education resources compiled by Class of 2023 medical student Krisandra Kneer...
- Antiracism reading resources: The UVM Libraries has compiled resources, books, articles, videos and more for those who may be interested in learning about antiracism at this moment, but are unable to acquire sought-after materials at this time.
Larner Mask Initiative: Your Wellness Committee and "Mask Making Task Force" are looking for help sewing cloth masks for clinical 3rd and 4th year students. If you’re interested and able to help, please fill out our online form,
and we will follow up with more information. Contact Tierra Lynch, co2022, with any questions.
Little Free Pantries: Consider building a Little Free Pantry for your neighbors in need. Here is a technical plan for building one (PDF).
Learn more on the Little Free Pantry website...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
UVM Events under COVID-19:
Events should be hosted remotely where and when possible to support our current shelter-in-place recommendations. UVM campus will limit any events/group gatherings to no more than 10 people,
physical distancing should be practiced at all times (6 or more feet apart), and hosts should always provide a remote attendance option.
Please be familiar with the UVM COVID-19 information & resources.
THESE TWO WEEKS:
- Choosing Wisely Recommendation of the Week(s) - Choose Wisely and WIN! Join the LCOM Choosing Wisely STARS in promoting high value care in medical education. Review this week's spotlight recommendation and enter
our PRIZE RAFFLE...
- Thanks for Choosing Wisely! The winners of this month's raffle prizes are: Anthony Gallegos, Adessa Morano, Kate Kurchena, Hillary Danis, and Keara Lynn! The Choosing Wisely STARS rep will email you with information on
how to claim your prize. Don’t forget – every edition of the Weekly Wire includes another chance to win!
- MON, June 22: No UVM/UVMLarnerMed community events posted for this day.
- TUE, June 23:
- WED, June 24:
- THU, June 25 - TUE, June 30: No UVM/UVMLarnerMed community events posted for these days.
- WED, July 01:
- DEADLINE (Important Reminder to All Classes) - Don't forget to sign-up for health insurance! 07/01 deadline.
All UVM students are required to have health insurance. Every year, by July 1, you MUST sign up for the coverage offered by UVM or supply the name of your current insurance provider.
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE - WeeklyWire (Summer Schedule): No later than 7am, Wednesday, July 01, to ensure we include your posting. Submit a posting to the WeeklyWire for the July 06 - July 19 issue...
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds - TBD: 07/01, 8-9am, via Zoom.
- THU, July 02 - SUN, July 05: No UVM/UVMLarnerMed community events posted for these days.
- PLEASE NOTE - UVM Offices Closed Friday, July 03: 07/03, all day.
UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed in observance of Independence Day. Offices will re-open on Monday, July 06, at 8am. Please plan accordingly and we apologize for any inconvenience.
UPCOMING:
RECURRING EVENTS:
- DROP-IN MEETINGS (Remote meetings only, until further notice):
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STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Scholarship Sweepstakes with Citizens Bank! 06/30/2021 entry deadline. Simply
enter your email for a scholarship sweepstake!
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RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
UPCOMING:
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
New Green Mountain Medicine Episode Released - "The Power of Pulmonary Prehabilitation" (GMM Episode #10)*: Released 06/18. In this episode,
Matt and Dylan interview Dr. Garth Garrison on the utility of pulmonary prehabilitation for patients undergoing elective surgery in a post-COVID19 world. Read more about this episode and/or contact one of the host's, Matt Tsai...
The Nocturnists - Stories from a Pandemic Finale (for now...)*: Recently released "Mourning," the season finale of Part 1 of their "Stories from a Pandemic" series; each clip from the episode has been added to our interactive story map, which shows the geographic breadth of your voices...
The Nocturnists - Black Voices in Healthcare*: In the wake of George Floyd's murder, yet another expression of the racism that plagues this country, The Noturnists team has been reflecting on the importance of taking anti-racist action.
They've decided to hand over the mic. We are excited to announce a new audio documentary project, Black Voices in Healthcare...
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YOU SAID, WE DID - YOUR WORDS IN ACTION
If you receive feedback from students and put that feedback into action, please let our student community know; submit postings/updates to Medical Student Services by 7am, on Fridays.
Postings are reviewed by the Office of Medical Student Education Medical Education Leadership Team on Mondays for inclusion in an upcoming issue of the WeeklyWire. Community members can also view our database of current and past “You Said, We Did” submissions, in the Learning Commons.
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