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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2022
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Request Match Day Celebration ADA Services: 02/28 deadline. To ensure all guests are able to enjoy the event, ASL Interpreters and CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) Services are available upon request...
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - NRMP Rank Order List Certification: 03/02 certification deadline.
Ranking opened on 02/01. Ranking will close at 9 pm ET on March 2 – you must have your ROL certified by that time. Please don’t wait until the last couple of hours to certify, lists that are not certified will not be entered into
the Match.
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - UVM Larner College of Medicine Medical Student Research Fellowships: 03/04 application deadline. We
are pleased to again announce the availability of funds to support up to two one-year medical student research fellowships annually. The fellowships are for LCOM medical students only.
- ERAS® and NRMP® SOAP® 101: 03/10 @1pm EST, Free Webinar (registration required). Applicants will be able to ask ERAS and NRMP staff questions after the presentation. To introduce residency applicants to the SOAP schedule and process...
- SAVE THE DATE - Friday, March 18: MATCH DAY for the Class of 2022! 03/18, 11:45am, UVM Davis Center - Grand Maple Ballroom. SAVE THE DATE: MATCH DAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2022!...
- Larner Medicine Issue: February 23, 2022 | Volume IV, Issue 4 recently "hit the shelves." This issue highlighted the Class of 2020's experiences as they launched into their residencies in the height of the pandemic.
Check out the latest issue of Larner Medicine...
- Announcing New Psychiatry Residency Program - Tallahassee FL*: This program is part of the University of Central Florida (UCF)-HCA Healthcare GME consortium and will accept six residents per year beginning from July 2022 for a total of 24 accredited positions...
- Larner Medical Student Financial Counseling: Medical Student Financial Services offers several great financial wellness resources; we advise students on various aspects such as financing their medical education, loan debt management matters, and financial wellness...
- Seeking first-generation students to interview: AAMCNews is looking for graduating medical students who were the first in their families to attend college as we research an upcoming article on the Match. We’re hoping
to profile individuals with compelling stories about how they made it to this milestone. If willing/interested, contact Stacy Weiner, AAMCNews Senior Writer.
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Class of 2023
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - HEART-IM 2022, an Integrative Medicine Elective*: 02/28 application deadline. The Humanistic Elective in Activism, Reflective Transformation, and Integrative Medicine (HEART-IM) is now recruiting student planners for the April 2023 elective...
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - UVM Larner College of Medicine Medical Student Research Fellowships: 03/04 application deadline. We
are pleased to again announce the availability of funds to support up to two one-year medical student research fellowships annually. The fellowships are for LCOM medical students only.
- University of California (UCI) School of Medicine Diversity in GME Residency Open House*: 04/30 RSVP deadline. 5/14 event (virtual; RSVP required). Will provide a comprehensive look into our Graduate Medical Education experience through direct interactions with professionals from throughout our campus community...
- Johns Hopkins Visiting Elective Program for Students Underrepresented in Pediatrics*: 04/15 application deadline. Welcoming students who are underrepresented in Pediatrics to apply for senior elective rotations in Pediatric Cardiology, Hematology, Infectious Disease or Oncology...
- UofSC SOM Columbia Elective Program for Students Underrepresented in Medicine*: Check out the program description, eligibility requirements and application process for a visiting elective in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia for students who are underrepresented in medicine...
- Recording Now Available - "VSLO Student Webinar - Away Rotations 2022-23": Our panelists provided insight and useful details and strategies about away rotations during the discussion. For those who were unable to join, the webinar recording is now available...
- Student Q&A: Our panelists addressed many of the questions; however, We have added answers to the few questions not covered during the webinar to the Advisor Resources page for your reference.
Please visit our website to find tutorials on use of the VSLO software to help you support your students through the application process.
- Don’t hesitate to contact the VSLO Team with any questions.
- Entering Advanced Integration Checklist: 03/31 deadline. OME recently deployed a requirement checklist for your class to complete prior to entering into Advanced Integration.
Please attend to these items no later than March 31. If you have questions, or any issues while completing the checklist, please contact Emma Faustner.
- Epidemiology Elective Program (EEP) Public Health Rotations*: 03/31 application deadline. Introduces students to applied epidemiology and public health; learn through hands-on experience and mentorship from CDC experts as they provide a public health service to CDC or other agencies...
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Class of 2024
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Class of 2025
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - National Multiple Sclerosis Society 2022 Multiple Sclerosis Medical Student Mentorship Program*: 03/01 application deadline. Will expose students to the diagnosis and comprehensive management of MS under the tutelage of MS experts located in 25 major cities across the country...
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Collins Oguejiofor Diversity Scholarship: 03/06 application deadline. $2,500 for four years, for a total of $10,000. For student who come from a historically underrepresented or underserved group within the College, and who further the College's goal of creating a diverse and inclusive community...
- Summer Student Cancer Research Fellowships: 03/28 application deadline. $3,000 stipend for cancer-related basic, clinical/translational, or population science research conducted over an 8-12 week period under the mentorship of a UVM Cancer Center Full, Associate, Clinical or Core Clinical Member...
- AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum: 03/31, 1-4pm, virtual (registration required; sign-up early - spots are limited). Get your specialty questions answered...
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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs
- CALL FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS - Annual Specimen Cup Hockey Game: The Specimen Cup hockey game versus Dartmouth is tentatively scheduled for March 26th at 4pm at Dartmouth. Alumni relations from both schools are working towards
hosting a post-game banquet. If you’re interested in playing, please email Matt Breseman.
- Get Alerts on the Local LCOM-VT Buses (Green Mountain Transit): If you rely on transit, you can get alerts from GMT in your inbox. Sign up to receive service alerts from Green Mountain Transit...
- The UVM Office of Student and Community Relations (OSCR) Seeks Student Feedback! They are raffling off five gift cards to Pho Hong for everyone who completes the survey. We would like to know about your needs this academic year, and any ideas you have about how we can make sure we are taking good care of each other.
Rest assured that your input makes a huge difference.
- Clerkship Grading Update: At the 2/15 MCC meeting, MCC reviewed clerkship grading options and voted in favor of a Clerkship Pass/Fail grading system for co2024; they also voted to convene a working group to conduct a comprehensive review of the clinical assessment process, the clerkship grading process, and faculty development needs...
- Call to Action - Engagement to Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: In a 02/16 email, Dean Page called on all members of our Larner community to engage in the following important initiatives:
- Rally Cat’s Cupboard Reopening: UVM’s campus food pantry, Rally Cat’s Cupboard, is reopening! Starting February 16 check out their new space in Living and Learning C 102 or at pop-ups in the Davis Center.
Find out more information and hours...
- New Funding Opportunity - Martin M. LeWinter (MMLW) Young Investigator Award: Applications will be accepted on an open basis contingent on availability of funds. Up to $5,000 may be requested. For a trainee with a novel concept that has the potential to lead to a significant advance in fundamental knowledge about the nature of living systems and/or to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability...
- 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, online, subscribe to it on your smartphone, or simply add it directly to you calendars from your Outlook app (it's in the Global Address Book as "COM Student Activities Calendar")...
- Gender Inclusive Restrooms: Information and map...
- First Name and Pronouns: How to change your UVM-affiliated first name and pronoun(s)...
- UVM Larner Med in a Time of COVID - Special Reports, Information, & Resources:
- FREE KN95 Masks Still Available: We are changing the process for obtaining KN95 masks on campus. UVM students, faculty members and staff can pick up two more free masks at the Davis Center information desks and at the
Testing Center. CatCards are no longer required. More information on masks...
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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:
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL WELL-BEING RESOURCES:
- DownDog - FREE for all Students, Faculty, and Staff FORRREEEVERRR*: Free access to Yoga, HIIT, Mindfulness apps, and MORE! All DownDog apps are free for students and teachers now, indefinitely. This will automatically apply to
our current student and teacher users. New users with .edu emails will automatically have access. Students or teachers (K-12 or college) can also apply on our schools' page to get access...
- ADHD Skills Group for Current Students: UVM’s mental health clinic, Vermont Psychological Services, is holding an ADHD skills group for current students with ADHD symptoms. Group will meet one evening per week. Each session
will provide skills to help manage ADHD symptoms. Please contact Janine Cerutti (802-656-3701) for more details.
- Rally Cat’s Cupboard Reopening: UVM’s campus food pantry, Rally Cat’s Cupboard, is reopening! Starting February 16 check out their new space in Living and Learning C 102 or at pop-ups in the Davis Center.
Find out more information and hours...
- UVM COVID-19 Mandatory Testing (VT-Campus): All medical students are required to complete a day-0 and day-5/6/7 test, and you are encouraged to continue surveillance testing twice weekly. Students with approved COVID-19 vaccine
and/or booster exemptions are required to test every seven days. UVM testing and requirements on the UVM FORWARD - COVID-19 Information and Service Center...
- If you are symptomatic, please do not go to public testing centers. Contact UVM Student Health Services at 802-656-3350 to schedule a test or reach out to your Primary Care Physician.
- Students not local to Chittenden County: Simply submit an exemption from testing for
the weeks in January they are away, and plan to test when they return to the area. As a reminder, the testing exemption form can only be accessed/used with UVM credentials (NOT MED credentials).
- If you tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 90 days, DO NOT FILL OUT AN EXEMPTION REQUEST: Please call Student Health Services at 802-656-3350 (ext #1) to report your positive result if you have not already done
so; SHS will add you to a testing exemption list.
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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
UVM always has a TON of event opportunities flying around. The list below was hand-picked/designed for our medical student community (also check out the Larner Medical Student Activities Calendar anytime for the latest and greatest list of events). Students may also explore the UVM Bored? Calendar for even more opportunities open to all UVM students...
THIS WEEK:
- MON, Feb 28: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for this day.
- TUE, Mar 01:
- WED, Mar 02:
- THU, Mar 03:
- UVM Local Restaurant Pop-up ~ Southern Smoke: 03/03, 11am-3pm, Brennan's (first floor, Davis Center).
- 3rd Annual Celebration of Gender Equity in Medicine and Science: 03/03, 12-1:30pm, Via Zoom.
With keynote speaker, Sarah Hawkes, BBS, DTM&H, PhD, FFPH, presenting "Shining A Light on Gender Equality in the Health Sector: The Role of Global Health 50/50 In Using Data for Advocacy."
- FRI, Mar 04:
- SAT, Mar 05 - SUN, Mar 06: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for these days.
UPCOMING:
- LMSA Case Presentation with Dr. Castro: 03/08, 12-1pm, in MedEd303. A case presentation focusing on his work with the migrant farmworker population...
- Stop the Bleed Training: 03/09, 11:30am-1pm, in HSRF 200.
Sponsored by the Wilderness Medicine SIG.
- SAVE THE DATE - Match Day 2022: 03/18, 11:45am - 1pm, Davis Center, Grand Maple Ballroom (will also be livestreamed). We
are excited to announce the Match Day Celebration for the Class of 2022 will be held in-person, with all the usual accompaniments, including bagpipes, and lots of cheering from students, faculty and staff to support the class!
- Summer Student Cancer Research Fellowships: 03/28 application deadline. $3,000 stipend for cancer-related basic, clinical/translational, or population science research conducted over an 8-12 week period under the mentorship of a UVM Cancer Center Full, Associate, Clinical or Core Clinical Member...
- 2022 Jerold and Ingela Lucey Early Career Investigator Prize for Innovations in Infant or Child Health (aka "The Lucey Prize"): 04/04 proposal submission deadline. $1500 awarded annually to recipients in any or all of three career levels (including medical students) who reflect new horizons and innovations in neonatology and/or other areas of pediatrics...
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.
THIS WEEK:
UPCOMING:
- Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest: 03/14 submission deadline. Six monetary award of $1,000 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, and $250 for 3rd place. Asks students to engage in a reflective writing exercise that illustrates an experience where they or a team member worked to ensure that humanism was at the core of care...
- 2022 Women in Medicine (WIM) Leadership Scholarships*: 03/15 application deadline. WIM engages a national community of lesbian, sexual minority women and gender expansive physicians & medical students and families. WIM values
cross‐specialty continuing medical education, family‐oriented community building activities, and professional mentorship. Three $5,000 Leadership Scholarships available...
- Lasker Foundation student essay contest*: 03/30 submission deadline. Prizes of up to $5,000 will be awarded. Submissions should describe how multidisciplinary collaborations and approaches have or will impact an applicant’s training, research, or career...
- 2022 Stanley M. Kaplan Essay Award*: 06/30 submission deadline. $500
to winner and two runners-up will be awarded $250 each. Submissions have covered a very broad range of topics and issues in psychiatry.
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Non-UVM CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
THIS WEEK:
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL CAREER/RESEARCH/LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP RESOURCES:
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
THIS WEEK:
UPCOMING:
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