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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2022
- THESE TWO WEEKS - 2021 Advice for the Ophthalmology Residency Match Season*: 07/07 @8pm, via webinar. The perspectives of department chairs, an associate dean for student affairs, directors of medical student education, and residency program directors will be included...
- THESE TWO WEEKS - DEADLINE - WSU Visiting Student Diversity Scholarship*: 07/15 application deadline. Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is proud to offer a Visiting Student Diversity Scholarship to provide support students interested in participating in a 4wk elective rotation in psychiatry...
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - UMOO Camping Trip Volunteers Wanted: 08/01 sign-up deadline. Interested in meeting the Class of 2025? Love camping and being out in the woods? Sign-up to be a volunteer for the U-Moo Orientation Camping Trip on 8/5-8/7...
- Words of Wisdom for the Class of 2025? We will compile words of wisdom and share them with our newest first years. Have any Words of Wisdom for the incoming M1 class? Please submit them to your Student Council for inclusion with their M1 gift...
- Radiation Oncology Virtual Education Rotations (ROVER) for medical students (virtual clerkship)*: Begins 6/25 @3pm, via Zoom with Gastrointestinal Malignancies (pre-sign-up required). This
interactive summer series of virtual case-based discussion sessions across cancer disease sub-sites starts 6/25. Sessions will be hosted over Zoom. Upcoming virtual rotations:
- July 9, 2021: Central Nervous System and Pediatrics Malignancies
- July 23, 2021: Head and Neck Malignancies
- August 6, 2021: Gynecologic Malignancies
- August 20, 2021: Breast Malignancies
- September 3, 2021: Lung and Sarcoma Malignancies
- September 17, 2021: Genitourinary Malignancies
- Concussion Education Survey: How much do you know about concussions? We are inviting you to participate in a survey study that should take less than 10 minutes to complete and will help evaluate the effectiveness of concussion education. Please contact Lisa Grefe, Evaluation and Assessment Analyst, with any questions.
- Supplemental ERAS application for internal medicine, dermatology, and general surgery: The AAMC is developing a supplemental ERAS application for three residency specialties (internal medicine, dermatology, and general surgery) that will be in place for the ERAS 2022 season. The brief supplemental application is in addition to the MyERAS application...
- ERAS is open: See the 6/8 email from Emma Faustner for more information.
And here are some AAMC and ERAS resources to help you get started:
- FREE Ben and Jerry's Pint of Ice Cream! There is a coupon for a Free pint of BEN AND JERRY'S in your Given mailbox! It expires on July 31, 2021, so make sure you snag it sooner rather than later...
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Class of 2025
- THESE TWO WEEKS - DEADLINE - JumpStart your Medical Education with JumpStart VIC: Register by 7/9. Visit go.uvm.edu/jumpstart2021 to register! 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...
- THESE TWO WEEKS - DEADLINE - Little Sib Survey: 07/16 submission deadline. The Big Sib/Little Sib Program is a great way to find answers to your questions, connect with an upper classman, start school with a friend, and have a peer mentor for your first year of medical school. If you are interested in this program…
- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - U-Moo Camping Trip: Register by August 01 to participate in U-Moo, the pre-orientation camping trip! The trip will take place the weekend before orientation on 8/5-8/7.
- Greetings from your Orientation Course Directors: We welcome you to the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Your new “med.uvm.edu” email accounts will now be our formal means of communicating with you. We will be providing more detailed information soon; for now, we have some answers to a couple of FAQs related to Orientation...
- "One Checklist to Rule Them All": We know we’ve been sending you bits and pieces regarding your fall semester, some of which include asks of you and various deadlines. We worked to compile a reference document compiling all task established thus far to help you track some of the more administrative tasks, as you prepare to make Larner your home...
- Osmosis Scholarship Opportunity: 08/17 application deadline. Scholarships ranging from $1000 to $5000. Osmosis has just announced the third annual Raise the Line scholarship for healthcare professional students...
- 2021 AAMC Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ) - Your Voice Matters: Take the MSQ Today! 09/15 survey deadline. The survey is not mandatory; however, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us...
- COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for UVM Students: Vaccinations are highly effective and strongly encouraged for everyone. Once the emergency authorization is lifted, vaccinations will be required of our students, with exceptions only for those who receive a medical or religious exemption...
- UPDATE: UVM Student Health Services is hoping to be able to provide COVID-19 vaccination, starting in Early August, as well. So, please note, students will be provided with UVM-provided vaccination opportunities
in Vermont prior to the start of the academic year, if needed.
- Your Admissions and Medical Student Services Teams are Here to Help! We are so excited that you'll be joining us soon. We know that preparing for medical school can seem like a daunting endeavor, but we are here to help...
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - Matriculation Requirements: 08/01. All matriculation requirements must be completed by August 01...
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate (SAPG) Students @UVM LCOM Training Part I: 08/01. SAPG Part I must be completed by August 01...
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - Finding Our Common Ground: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training: 08/01. The Finding Our Common Ground Training must be completed by August 01...
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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs
- THESE TWO WEEKS - UVM Offices Closed Monday, July 05: 07/05, all day. UVM Administrative Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed in observance of Independence Day. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, July 06, at 8am. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Food Insecurity Resources: Vermont Foodbank is assisting students with applications...
- Dana Medical Library Summer Hours: June 19-August 7. Need a study space? The Library is still open this summer!...
- UVM Physical Plant Department - Project Notice: Rowell/HSRF/Given west plaza entry paving...
- ACTION REQUESTED - Closed Captioning in Zoom: In an effort to support accessibility and inclusiveness, we ask that the closed captioning setting be turned on in your Zoom account & meetings. This is very important as there may be members of our community who rely on this for various reasons. Instructions for how to set this up on your Zoom account...
- STILLED REQUIRED (even if you missed the 07/01 deadline) - Don't forget to sign-up for health insurance! 07/01 deadline. All UVM students are required to have health insurance...
- Pre-Juneteenth Message from your Deans: We commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when, two-and-a-half years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, those who were enslaved in the state of Texas finally were informed of their emancipation...
- Currently Running - Temporary Summer WeeklyWire Schedule: During the summer, the WeeklyWire becomes the "Bi-WeeklyWire" and is issued every other week for the June 21 - August 15 issues. Please note the following submission deadline schedule for the associated summer issues:
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 30 (for Aug 02 - Aug 15 issue)
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, Aug 13 - returns to weekly schedule (for Aug 16 - Aug 22 issue)
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 02 (for Jul 05 - Jul 18 issue)
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 16 (for Jul 19 - Aug 01 issue)
- Newly Appointed, at UVM:
- UVM Larner Med in a Time of COVID - Special Reports, Information, & Resources:
- In-Person Operations in the MEDPLEX - Updates: Work continues to prepare the MEDPLEX for the return of in-person operations by early August, and we ask that you please take note of the following...
- Face coverings and masks are not required on campus by anyone outdoors. Indoors, we will continue
to require individuals who are not vaccinated to wear masks. Others may decide for their own reasons to wear masks. Please be considerate of those around you and the masking decisions they make. We all saw the positive impact of mask-wearing
this year as we had one of the lowest rates of flu in a long time. Visitors and guests who are not vaccinated must wear masks.
- Physical distancing requirements that have been in place since the start of the pandemic are lifted. Classrooms and office spaces are being returned to full occupancy.
- Visitors including speakers, prospective students and their families, and candidates for positions no longer need prior approval to come to campus effective Thursday, July 1, 2021. While not required, we strongly urge
that all communications to visitors encourage full vaccination.
- Gathering sizes that were restricted for both indoor and outdoor events during the pandemic are lifted effective immediately. There are also no limits or restrictions on the number of individuals being present at events.
Again, we encourage you to make appropriate decisions in consultation with your primary care physician and to be considerate of those around you who may desire or need more distancing.
- Events and meetings sponsored by UVM departments and student clubs and organizations occurring on or off campus are required to follow all current event guidelines and requirements until Monday, August 2, 2021.
- External groups may begin again to use the standard approval process for requests for on-campus events, beginning Monday, September 13, 2021.
- Vehicle and transportation restrictions—including for vans, buses and other work vehicles—are suspended effective Thursday, July 1, 2021 including capacity limits. UVM shuttle bus schedule will return to normal
summer operations on August 2, 2021.
- Hand sanitizers and wipe dispensers will remain in place.
- Daily health screening for faculty, staff, and students is suspended effective Thursday, July 1, 2021.
- Travel restrictions for domestic travel are removed effective Thursday, July 1, 2021. Must be preapproved by your dean or vice president. At least 14 days in advance of any travel, you must complete and submit a travel
authorization in PeopleSoft. Travel must not begin without official authorization being given. Any travel conducted without prior authorization will not be reimbursed.
- At this time, UVM-related international travel and fall 2021 study abroad will not be permitted. International travel considered essential will continue to follow the exception process currently in place.
- Building hours for operations and access will return to normal as of Monday, August 2, allowing departments and units to make adjustments prior to the first day of classes.
- University Dining Services, including catering, will return to normal operations with the start of fall semester. For information on hours of operation, check UVM Dining Services.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for UVM Students: Vaccinations are highly effective and strongly encouraged for everyone. Once the emergency authorization is lifted, vaccinations will be required of our students, with exceptions only for those who receive a medical or religious exemption...
- UPDATE: UVM Student Health Services is hoping to be able to provide COVID-19 vaccination, starting in Early August, as well. So, please note, students will be provided with UVM-provided vaccination opportunities
in Vermont prior to the start of the academic year, if needed.
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS
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 or
reach out to one of your Larner College of Medicine Wellness Committee representatives.
THESE TWO WEEKS:
- Vermont Comedy Club - Improv in the Park*: A popular family-friendly improv show. Join us on the second Saturdays of June, July and August in City Hall Park to enjoy this unique brand of on-the-spot, interactive comedy. Bring your own blanket/towel/lawn chair for seating. These shows are great fun for all ages...
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES/INFORMATION:
- Food Insecurity Resources: Vermont Foodbank is assisting students with applications...
- Down Dog Mindfulness App - Now Free through Jan. 01, 2022: Set a self-made session for whatever length you can do for that given day/time. The Down Dog Meditation app is now free until January 1, 2022! Get a new guided or sleep meditation every day. Down Dog Mindfulness App is free to all school students, staff, and teachers through January 01, 2022; simply sign-up with your @med.uvm.edu or @uvm.edu email address...
- UVM COVID-19 Student Summer Testing Protocol: All students who are on-campus/in-person (UVMMC and/or UVM-VT) and/or who live in Burlington, South Burlington or Winooski and who do not have a testing exemption
must engage in UVM COVID-19 surveillance testing at the Davis Center COVID-19 testing center (
Green & Gold Promise).
- Fully Vaccinated Students Exempt from UVM Surveillance Testing: Effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021, any student who is fully vaccinated is no longer required to test every seven days. To be exempt from the required testing,
you must provide verification to Student Health Services confirming that you are fully vaccinated.
- Students Who are not vaccinated, or are partially Vaccinate: Any student who is not fully vaccinated (2wks out from final dose), and who is required to test over the summer per university guidelines,
must continue to test every seven days. View the testing center hours, and
schedule your test using CoVerified.
- Getting Vaccinate: Visit the UVM Forward website for information about vaccinations and availability.
- Clinical Students Who are Not Fully Vaccinated Are Excused from the Curriculum to Complete Seven-Day Test: The Clinical Level course directors support this protocol. They are aware of the weekly requirement and
support students to be excused from their curriculum for 30-minute weekly testing windows.
- Exemption Requests: If you are away and will therefore miss the 7-9 day testing window, you must submit a temporary exemption request.
If you fall under "required to test" guidelines and still feel you should be exempt, please include extenuating circumstance in your exemption request form to help expedite processing.
- Any current students remaining in the area who are not covered in the required testing categories are encouraged to continue taking advantage of COVID-19 testing at the Testing Center.
- UVM Weekly Testing Report
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LCOMcares - WAYS TO HELP/VOLUNTEER
We are sharing opportunities and needs in the State of Vermont. The University of Vermont has not vetted or researched these opportunities and cannot warrant or recommend one opportunity over another. It is your sole responsibility to thoroughly evaluate
any volunteer organization or opportunity before engaging. Please practice physical distancing and follow the established guidelines to
keep yourself and your community safe. Consider the following opportunities independently and carefully after looking into the organization and their safety practices.
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
THESE TWO WEEKS:
- MON, Jul 05 - WED, Jul 07: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for these days.
- THU, Jul 08:
- Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds - “What am I talking on...he said with dementia knocking at the door...” with Dr. Mel Herbert: 07/08, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
- FRI, Jul 09:
- Good Morning Coffee/Tea With Dean Zehle: 07/09, 7-7:55am, via Zoom. Join the Zoom link and meet with Dr. Zehle. Catch up, discuss any issues or concerns, or share your favorite coffee/tea recipe. We hope to see you there!
- SAT, Jul 10 - WED, Jul 14: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for these days.
- THU, Jul 15:
- FRI, Jul 16 - SUN, Jul 18: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for these days.
UPCOMING:
- Good Morning Coffee/Tea With Dean Zehle: 07/23, 7-7:55am, via Zoom. Join
the Zoom link and meet with Dr. Zehle. Catch up, discuss any issues or concerns, or share your favorite coffee/tea recipe. We hope to see you there!
- Monthly Medical Student Services Open Forum/Town Hall: 07/23, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
RECURRING EVENTS:
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STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (Scholarships, Awards, & Finance FYIs)
THESE TWO WEEKS:
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL SFS-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESOURCES:
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RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
THESE TWO WEEKS:
- AAMC Webinar - "Creating a healing a growing space: A candid conversation between women of color and white women in academia ": 07/15 @11:30am, via Zoom Webinar. This event is open to all faculty, administrative leaders, learners, and staff, and is designed to foster a courageous, safe, and open conversation about how white women can show up for women of color...
- Telehealth Competencies to Train the Current and Future Physician Workforce*: 07/15 @1pm, virtually (registration required). The AAMC, together with the AAMC Telehealth Advisory Committee, recently released Cross-Continuum Competencies in Telehealth. This session will provide an introduction to these competencies and engage the attendees in an interactive discussion about the barriers and benefits of integrating them across academic medicine...
UPCOMING:
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - AMA Health Systems Science Student, Resident and Fellow Impact Challenge*: 07/19 submission deadline. Cash prizes - $3000 = 1st place; $2000 = 2nd; $1000 =3rd; $500 = to 3 honorable mentions). Are you a learner who leveraged
their knowledge of health systems science to impact patient care? Submit to the AMA Health Systems Science Student, Resident and Fellow Impact Challenge...
- AAMC Center for Health Justice Principles of Trustworthiness Workshops*: On May 18th the AAMC Center for Health Justice released the 10 Principles of Trustworthiness. The principles, and a trustworthiness toolkit, are crucial when working with communities in any context, especially in the efforts to increase confidence in a COVID-19 vaccination program. Workshops:
- MTL-SONO 2021, an annual point of care ultrasound (POCUS) conference*: 11/6-11/7, in Montreal, QC. Student funding available; apply for funding, now...
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP &/or FELLOWSHIP RESOURCES:
- Research Study - University of Vermont Vaccine Testing Center is Seeking Healthy Volunteers Age 18-50: Healthy volunteers, age 18-50, needed for a research study to help develop a Zika Vaccine. 6 month, outpatient study. Up to
$1490 compensation. For more information, call 802-656-0013, e-mail UVMVTC@UVM.edu or visit UVMVTC.ORG.
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION NEWS:
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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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