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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2022
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Class of 2023
- THIS WEEK - Advanced Integration Year - Overview & Informational Session: 11/15, 5-7pm, via Zoom. A meeting for your class, to talk about planning for the Advanced Integration Year...
- NMF Need Based Scholarships- Scholarship Opportunity for M3 & M4 Students Underrepresented in Medicine: 12/05 application deadline. NMF Need Based Scholarships Established to help address the rising costs of obtaining a medical degree, this need-based scholarship will provide $10,000 awards to twenty (20) students underrepresented in medicine...
- Transition to Rotation 6: 11/12 email, which included the following reminders, and more!
- ALL STUDENTS – Thanksgiving break: Students will be excused for Thanksgiving break beginning no later than 6 p.m. the Wednesday before Thanksgiving until the following Monday morning when clinical activities resume.
See full policy...
- ALL STUDENTS – Winter Break: Students will be excused from the curriculum from December 18, 2021 - January 2, 2022. See full policy...
- All STUDENTS – SELF-ASSESSMENT VOUCHERS FOR NBME SHELF EXAMS - A reminder: students can request up to two optional NBME shelf exam vouchers per rotation (not available for Family Med or Outpatient Internal Med).
To Request, email your Medical Student Services Team. Please allow up to 48 business hours for these requests to be processed.
- ALL STUDENTS – ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Academic support and learner development (est-taking skills, reader development, optimal study strategy, time management, knowledge retention, shelf-exam tutor referral, and
specialized peer tutor consultation - success strategies, Anki, USMLE) is available to all Clerkship students, regardless of location. Please email Dr. Tim Moynihan or schedule a Drop-In Session to discuss an individual support plan.
- The email also includes info on clerkship course objectives, required clinical encounters, Clinical PCR, and more...
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Class of 2024
- THIS WEEK - LAST CHANCE TO UNLOCK "FREE TURKEY PRIZE" - AAMC Y2Q Survey Thanksgiving Break Prize Opportunity! If your class hits 95% participation by 11/16, two randomly drawn folks will win a FREE LOCAL TURKEY (/equivalent)!
Complete your AAMC Y2Q survey and email the completion confirmation to studentCOMservices or drop it to OME to enter. ~18 more of you need to complete your survey to reach this goal!!!
- THIS WEEK - M2 Conversation on Reproductive Health: 11/17, 3-4pm, HRSF 200.
A student-run event discussing ethical challenges in reproductive health, relevant to HDRH content and upcoming clerkship rotations. Please contact Stephen Foley with any questions.
- THIS WEEK - Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center Summer Fellowship Information Session*: 11/17, 4-5pm, via Zoom and/or 11/19, 11am-12pm, via Zoom.
01/03/22 program application deadline. A summer program for M1/M2 students who have an interest in careers as physician scientists in the field of oncology or related biomedical sciences.
- THIS WEEK - Step 1 and Wellness Session - Dr. Lee Rosen offers "A CBT Approach to Wellbeing Through Step 1": 11/18, 4:30-5:30pm, via Zoom. This remote session is the fourth installment in the Step 1 Support Series and focuses on Step 1 wellness planning through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework...
- THIS WEEK - Step 1 Question School: 11/18, 6-7pm.
- Immunizations: A Friendly Reminder to students with an “In Process” immunization status...
- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - Deans Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DACDEI): 11/29 nomination deadline. Nominate
for the positions on the committee: 1 Class of 2025 medical student position (4-year term), 1 Class of 2024 medical student position (3-year term) 2 graduate student positions (2020-2022 term, eligible for renewal).
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Class of 2025
- THIS WEEK - Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center Summer Fellowship Information Session*: 11/17, 4-5pm, via Zoom and/or
11/19, 11am-12pm, via Zoom. 01/03/22 program application deadline. A summer program for M1/M2 students who have an interest in careers as physician scientists in the field of oncology or
related biomedical sciences.
- THIS WEEK - Schweitzer Fellowship: 11/18, 12-1pm, in MedEd300. Please sign-up if you plan to attend. Informational session and opportunity to meet the current fellows of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship…
- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - Deans Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DACDEI): 11/29 nomination deadline. Nominate
for the positions on the committee: 1 Class of 2025 medical student position (4-year term), 1 Class of 2024 medical student position (3-year term) 2 graduate student positions (2020-2022 term, eligible for renewal).
- LCOM Research Informational Session: 12/06/2021 @ noon, Via Zoom. Are you a first year medical student still trying to decide what you will do this coming summer and interested in research? An opportunity to meet LCOM research faculty who are interested in having you join their groups for the summer...
- Annual LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session & Student Panel: Did you miss the 11/12 summer opportunities informational session and student panel? No worries! We recorded it and have made the link and passcode to the recording
available in our LCOM Summer Opportunities LearningCommons Resource. We post any and all summer opportunities resources we receive (i.e. via WeeklyWire and other colleagues) to this LearningCommons webspace...
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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs
- THIS WEEK - ICU Sedation Research Data Collection Opportunity: 11/19 application deadline. ICU Sedation research looking for help in collecting data...
- THIS WEEK - November Lab B Repair Cafe:*: 11/20, 11am-3pm, 12-22 North Street, Burlington, VT. Repair Cafe is the 3rd Saturday of every month; get your stuff repaired for free, or learning how to yourself, if you want...
- Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Counsel Update - Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator Interviews are underway! Please reach out to your College of Medicine Representative, Elise Prehoda, with any questions or concerns...
- Recording of virtual AAMC Awards recognition event now available (includes Dr. Bill Raszka's Award!): A recording from the virtual AAMC Awards celebration held on Oct. 27 is now available.
The event recognized the 2021 AAMC Award recipients, which featured many of the best minds in
academic medicine across education, patient care, research, and community engagement.
- All UVM Administrative Offices Closed Nov. 25-26: 11/25 - 11/26, all day.
UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Please plan accordingly and we apologize for any inconvenience. Offices will re-open at 8am, Monday, 11/29.
- TEMPORARY SUBMISSION DEADLINE - WeeklyWire Submission Deadline: No later than 7am, 11/24 for inclusion in the 11/29-12/05 issue. Deadline moved earlier because UVM Offices are closed 11/25-26. Want to
submit to the Wire? Submit your posting using our WeeklyWire Online Submission Form.
- Check it Out at the Library! Anatomical Models! The library has four new anatomical models to circulate within the library!...
- Public Health Virtual Launch: We’re proud of the Larner College of Medicine’s role in training the next generation of public health specialists and delighted to share news from Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H., about “Public Health Virtual,” the recently launched new website for our public health programs...
- UVM Larner Med in a Time of COVID - Special Reports, Information, & Resources:
- No COVID-related postings submitted for this issue.
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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.
THIS WEEK:
- LAST CHANCE - Student Health Services Flu Shot Clinics: 10/18 - 11/19. The flu shot is a required annual clinical level immunization, and OME also encourages the rest of our UVM faculty, staff and students to secure an annual
flu shot.
Flu shot clinics are happening, now...
- RECURRING:
- Online BIPOC Meditation and Healing Group with Mark Reck and Vanessa Santos Eugenio: Mondays 5:30-6:30pm. A drop-in sessions are a dedicated space for BIPOC to begin or deepen their mindfulness practice and engage in mindful dialogue...
- Tea Time on Tuesdays with the UVM Interfaith Center! Craving an opportunity to just sit and chat with others? Drop by anytime Tuesday mornings at the Interfaith Center between 9 – 10am for bagels and a warm beverage (not just tea!) and informal conversation.
The entire UVM community is welcome!
- Free Massages @ LivingWell: Times are released for sign-up each Tuesday, and appointments occur Thursdays 12-3pm.
- UVM Programming Board Pub Quiz Night: Every Wednesday, 9pm, Brennan's (UVM Davis Center 1st Floor). Join
other Catamounts from around campus at Brennan’s Pub for an evening of trivia and prizes. Form a team, compete, and win cool swag.
- UVM Women & Gender Equity Center's "Writing to Heal": Every Thursday, 12-1:15pm, via Zoom. Together,
we hold space for creativity, community, connection and tenderness all through reflection and writing. Come when you can, come as you are.
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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.
THIS WEEK:
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
UVM always has a TON of event opportunities flying around. The list below was hand-picked/designed for our medical student community, however, please explore the UVM Bored? Calendar for even more opportunities open to all UVM students...
THIS WEEK:
- MON, Nov 15:
- TUE, Nov 16:
- WED, Nov 17:
- THU, Nov 18:
- November MSST Meet and Greet - Hot Cider and Doughnuts: 11/18, 7:30-8:30am, outside OME (Given Courtyard N100). Join
us for this festive social opportunity. We will be on hand to meet you and answer any questions you have; however, you are also always welcome to smile, wave, and snag your grab-and-go goody and walk away. Hot cider, cider doughnuts
and GF muffins will available while supplies last.
- November Dining with the Deans: 11/18, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
Limited space for free lunch provided - sign-up required. This month's special guests are our friends
from the Alumni & Development Office!
- Fall 2021 Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series Psychiatry with Dr. David Rettew: 11/18, 12-12:50pm, via Zoom.
- RECURRING - THURSDAYS:
- UVM Women & Gender Equity Center's "Writing to Heal": Every Thursday, 12-1:15pm, via Zoom. Together,
we hold space for creativity, community, connection and tenderness all through reflection and writing. Come when you can, come as you are.
- FRI, Nov 19:
- SAT, Nov 20 - SUN, Nov 21: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for these days.
UPCOMING:
- TEMPORARY SUBMISSION DEADLINE - WeeklyWire Submission Deadline: No later than 7am, 11/24 for inclusion in the 11/29-12/05 issue. Deadline moved earlier because UVM Offices are closed 11/25-26. Want to
submit to the Wire? Submit your posting using our WeeklyWire Online Submission Form.
- Statistical Consulting Services at Dana Holiday Hours: Maria Sckolnick, Statistical Design and Data Specialist, will be not be available for consultation on the follow days: Wed., 11/24; Thur., 11/25; Thur., 12/23; and Thur.
12/30. For a full list of Maria's availability or to make an appointment, visit the Dana Statistical Consulting webpage.
- SAVE THE DATE! Gender Equity Education Series - "Bias is a Habit That Can Be Broken ": 12/08, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
DROP-IN MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE:
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STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (Scholarships, Awards, & Finance FYIs)
Our Medical Student Financial Services begin with prospective students and continue through the curriculum to commencement. We advise students on various aspects such as financing their medical education, loan debt management matters, and financial
wellness. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Assistant Director of Medical Student Financial Services, Ryan Gates, with any questions.
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Non-UVM CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP and/or FELLOWSHIP:
- 2021 AMA Innovations in Medical Education webinar series*: Concluded 11/01 with the webinar "Innovations in UME to GME transition." Established to share emerging innovations with both consortium and non-consortium schools.
Other topics covered in 2021 include: artificial intelligence, telehealth, well-being, the residency application and match process, and structural racism. View recordings of these webinars now...
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION:
- AMA - Podcast—Life on the Line: Young Doctors Come of Age in a Pandemic*: New York Times reporter and author Emma Goldberg discusses her book, "Life on the Line: Young Doctors Come of Age in a Pandemic" and the journey
of six fresh medical school graduates in New York City amid the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those residents, Gabriela Ulloa, MD, joins the conversation, sharing her firsthand experience. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Simplecast.
- the Nocturnists*: In the latest episode of The Nocturnists, they speak with Dr. Jason Karlawish about his latest book, The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It...
- Larner Medicine Issue: Larner Medicine | November 3, 2021 | Volume III, Issue 21 recently "hit the shelves." This issue highlights Larner's LCME accreditation through 2029, Dr. Devika Singh's White Coat keynote, Larner Research,
and more! Check out the latest issue of Larner Medicine...
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* = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed