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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2022
- THESE TWO WEEKS - VT AHEC Scholars Medical Student Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program Informational Session: 07/21, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
The Office of Primary Care and AHEC will host an information session, including opportunities for Q & A regarding this new program to strengthen the primary care workforce pipeline and increase the number of new physicians practicing in
Vermont.
- THESE TWO WEEKS - AUA2021 Medical Student Forum*: 07/28 @8pm, virtual. Join an interactive webinar to discuss common questions related to applying to urology residency programs for the upcoming interview cycle...
- THESE TWO WEEKS – DEADLINE - Freeman Foundation Medical Legacy Scholarship: 07/30 application deadline. All medical specialties are eligible to apply. Typical awards range from $6,000-$10,000. Developed to strengthen the 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…
- THESE TWO WEEKS - Concussion Education Survey: Survey link active until end of July. 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.
- THESE TWO WEEKS - 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...
- Supplemental ERAS application update & Informational Webinar: The supplemental application will be open from Wed. 9/1 - Thu. 9/30. Applications submitted by Sun. 9/19, will
be available to programs on Wed. 9/29, @9am ET. Applications submitted between Mon. 9/20 – Thu. 9/30 will be available to programs on Wed. 10/6 @9am ET. To explain this in greater detail, the AAMC will host an informational webinar titled, “Supplemental ERAS application 101” on Thu, 8/5 @2pm ET...
- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Diversity in Medicine Virtual Residency Fair with affiliated residency programs*: 08/07, 10am-2pm, virtual (capacity is limited).
- SIGN-UP TODAY - Optional Internal Medicine Mock Virtual Residency Interview: Applying for residency in internal medicine? Optional mock interview with a faculty member available...
- Wellsford and Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship: Deadline Extended!! Applications now due by August 30th. The scholarship requires that applicants must be residents of Connecticut for five years and be currently enrolled in a not-for-profit medical school accredited by the AMA and/or the World Health Organization...
- Tulane Surgery Scholarship for VisitingStudents who are Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM): Rolling acceptance 1 month prior to start date...
- URiM scholarship in Otology for AWAY ROTATIONS and Mentorship IN EN*: October deadline. The award is $1K. tudents will be paired with a mentor at their chosen institution to facilitate their interest (and, if appropriate) application to Otolaryngology residency...
- 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 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
- 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...
- 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 2023
- THESE TWO WEEKS - VT AHEC Scholars Medical Student Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program Informational Session: 07/21, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
The Office of Primary Care and AHEC will host an information session, including opportunities for Q & A regarding this new program to strengthen the primary care workforce pipeline and increase the number of new physicians practicing in
Vermont.
- THESE TWO WEEKS - Concussion Education Survey: Survey link active until end of July. 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.
- THESE TWO WEEKS - 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...
- NEW! Larner Medicine Issue: July 14, 2021 | Volume III, Issue 13 recently "hit the shelves." This issue includes "Student Voices" from Brad Blansky & Rachel Adelsheim, MS3s, discussing "Beyond the Rainbow Flag: Improving
Health Care for Transgender Individuals." Check out the latest issue of Larner Medicine...
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Mildred Reardon Medical Students Scholarship Open for Applications: 08/16 application deadline. Do you dream of becoming a Vermont doctor? Apply for a $10,000 scholarship for a rising 3rd year student committed to practicing medicine in Vermont...
- 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...
- 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...
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - Osmosis Scholarship Opportunity: 08/17 application deadline. Scholarships ranging from $1000 to $5000. Osmosis has just announced the third annual Raise the Line scholarship for healthcare professional students...
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Class of 2024
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Class of 2025
- "One Checklist to Rule Them All": We know we’ve been sending you bits and pieces regarding your fall semester, some of which include asks of you and various deadlines. We worked to compile a reference document compiling all task established thus far to help you track some of the more administrative tasks, as you prepare to make Larner your home (please be sure to empty your cached images and files to see the latest version of this "Master Checklist"). DEADLINES THESE TWO WEEKS:
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - Upload Your Photo for Your UVM Student ID: Upload no later than 08/02. CATcard is the official identification card for students, faculty and staff at the University of Vermont. It provides access to CAT$cratch, UVM's prepaid debit account; it functions for dining, library and fitness access; it can be programmed for
door access and it functions as a bus pass for the CCTA. Upload your photo no later than noon, 08/02.
Contact UVMCATcard Service Center with any questions.
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - Sign Up to Try on a White Coat: Sign-up no later than August 08. Sign-ups available for 8/10, 8/12, 8/13. All incoming students must try on a White Coat during orientation week so that coats may be ordered for the White Coat Ceremony in October...
- 2021 AAMC Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ) - Your Voice Matters: Take the MSQ Today! 09/15 survey deadline. As of 07/14, 34% of your class had completed the survey for Larner! That's wonderful! But we are still trailing
behind 36 other schools' participation rates. Let's keep that momentum going. #secondtonone The survey is not mandatory; however, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us...
- Visit VIC Portal to see your Orientation Calendar! Please follow the steps provided in a July 13th email from your VIC Team to access these electronic components of the Orientation course and review the entire Orientation course calendar...
- Think you may have missed something in the WeeklyWire? Don't you worry - We have all of our archived issues available online...
- 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...
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - 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...
- Big Sib Little Sib Luncheon: 08/17, 12-1pm, in person.
Food distributed from outside of MedEd200. If it's a nice day, BSLS pairs are encouraged to find a place outside to enjoy lunch together, however, we've held a number of MedEd small group rooms and MedEd200 for lunch, in case of rain.
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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs
- Important Update from UVM Transportation and Parking: UVM is transition to a virtual permit program effective August 2, 2021...
- Vice President for Operations and Public Safety Gary Derr Retiring: "Following more than four decades of distinguished service in higher education, our friend and colleague, Gary Derr, has decided to retire from UVM this year... He will be transitioning to retirement later in this Fall semester..."
- AAMC launches video series for first-generation medical students: The AAMC recently launched a social media campaign aimed at first-generation medical school students and the specific issues they face. Over the next few months,
the AAMC will be showcasing short interviews with first-gen students, from recent graduates to professors, who share advice and resources for current and future first-gen students. Follow the AAMC’s social media channels to learn more. Watch the trailer...
- 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)
- UVM Larner Med in a Time of COVID - Special Reports, Information, & Resources:
- DEADLINE - UVM Is Officially Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccination for all UVM Students: Already, more than 6,000 students have reported their vaccination status in our student portal. The university is requiring students
to complete this step by August 1.
- REMINDER - COVID is still active in our Communities: We ask all students to be diligent in their efforts to avoid exposures and spread.
- Free Testing Still Available to All Current Students, Regardless of Vaccination Status: 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 UVM COVID-19 Testing Center.
- If you experience any COVID-19 Symptoms (regardless of vaccination status), go home and/or stay home,
and call UVM Student Health Services (SHS) immediately and follow their instructions: 802-656-3350
- If you have any COVID-19 Symptoms, direct exposure, or you are instructed to quarantine by a medical professional,
you must submit an excused absence form (per
the Medical Student Handbook Attendance Policy). Direct exposure is defined as in-person contact within 6 feet of a person with symptoms or who tests positive, for a minimum of 15 minutes, regardless of mask or vaccination
status.
- COVID Procedures vary by State and Institution (i.e. hospitals may have more stringent precautions) - If you have a known high-risk exposure: You may be contacted by multiple people (Student Health
Services, Employee Health, VT Department of Health, CT Department of Public Health). You should follow their instructions.
- VT CLINICAL LEVEL STUDENTS: If you have any symptoms or exposures, contact UVM Student Health Services (SHS) immediately.
Students should also notify their direct report and, if comfortable, the Clerkship/Course Director, while awaiting test results or guidance.
- If you test positive for COVID-19, the Office of Medical Student Education and the Clerkship/Course Director MUST be notified so that appropriate accommodations and make-up measures can be sought.
- Additionally, if you test positive for COVID-19, and you are rotating at UVMMC, you should report your positive test to the UVMMC COVID-19 Triage hotline at 802-847-7199.
- CT CLINICAL LEVEL STUDENTS: If you have any symptoms or exposures, contact your Dean for Students, Dr. Ellen Kulaga for the current Nuvance Health protocol. Students should also notify their direct report and, if comfortable, the Clerkship/Course Director, while awaiting test results or guidance. Students are asked to check the CT DPH website for testing sites and up-to-date information.
- If you have had a known high-risk exposure, but have not heard from a contact tracer, please contact UVM SHS (802-656-3350) and follow
their instructions.
- UVM Forward: After the past year of remote learning and intensive testing protocols and guidelines, we’re excited to welcome everyone back to campus in August to learn and live and explore together in person again.
Stay tuned to this site for updates as summer unfolds...
- 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...
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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:
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES/INFORMATION:
- AAMCNews - 10 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine: From the intricacies of the immune system to the first year of residency, these books cover the compelling, the strange, and the meaningful aspects of medicine — as well as the personal triumphs and tragedies of life as a doctor...
- Work Life Balance Recording: Did you miss a recent session on Work Life Balance. The recording is now available.
Please contact Alex Cohen, MS3 with any questions.
- 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.
- Free Testing Still Available to All Current Students, Regardless of Vaccination Status: 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 UVM COVID-19 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.
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO LCOMcare:
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
THESE TWO WEEKS AT A GLANCE:
- MON, Jul 19: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for this day.
- TUE, July 20:
- WED, Jul 21:
- THU, Jul 22:
- FRI, Jul 23:
- CANCELED - Good Morning Coffee/Tea With Dean Zehle: Was scheduled 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!
- RECURRING - FRIDAYS
- Monthly Medical Student Services Open Forum/Town Hall: 07/23, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
Occurs every fourth Friday of the Month.
- SAT, Jul 24 - SUN, MON, Jul 26: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for these days.
- TUE, Jul 27:
- WED, Jul 28:
- THU, Jul 29:
- FRI, Jul 30:
- SAT, Jul 31 - SUN, Aug 01: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for these days.
UPCOMING:
DROP-IN MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE:
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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:
- 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:
UPCOMING:
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
THESE TWO WEEKS:
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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* = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed