Office of Medical Education

May 02 - 08, 2022

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Weekly Wire Archives

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CLASS INFORMATION

Class of 2022

• THIS WEEK - MedSFS Senior Series - Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for Primary Care: 05/02, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Medical Student Financial Services is excited to have Jennifer Savage presenting in our Senior Series!
• Important Commencement Information:
  • THIS WEEK - RSVP DEADLINE - Commencement Ceremony: 05/06 RSVP deadline. The Larner College of Medicine Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at 3:00 PM in the Ira Allen Chapel. If you will NOT be participating in the ceremony, please contact Liz Dohrman by Friday, May 6th.
  • THIS WEEK - Commencement Guest Tickets Ordering Period: 04/27, 11am - 12pm, 05/11. Each degree candidate is eligible to receive up to six tickets. Wait list tickets will be distributed after the initial ticket ordering period ends.
  • Commencement Regalia Distribution: 05/09, 12:30-2:30pm, Given S100 and 09/12, 12:30-2:30, Given S100. If you are unable to pick up regalia during these times, please contact Liz Dohrman to arrange for pick-up.
  • STILL NEEDED - co2022 member needed to hold Larner banner at graduation! 05/22 @8am, on the University Green. co2022 member needed to hold Larner banner at graduation! Please contact Dean Lee Rosen if you are available and willing! There will be a generous reward for your participation... :D
• Cruise to 90” Challenge! Currently, food on the senior week cruise is at your own expense, but… with a little GQ magic… If we break 90% for our participation by May 09, the Deans will treat you to some classy cruise eats (or, the equivalent for those who are unable to attend the Senior Week Cruise)!
• Dining with the Deans (Final Luncheon of 2021-2022 Series!): 05/16, 12-1pm, in MedEd302-303. Catered lunch provided; space limited; RSVP required. This month’s special guest is Karen Lounsbury, Ph.D., Level Director of Foundations and Pre-Clinical Assessment and Professor of Pharmacology...

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Class of 2023

• THIS WEEK - University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Underrepresented in Medicine Visiting Student Program*: Provides a stipend of $1,500. Applications accepted until all positions are filled...
• THIS WEEK - Dartmouth Health URiM Acting Surgical Internship*: 05/04 application deadline. A $2,500 stipend will be offered to the two accepted students to help with travel and housing expenses. An opportunity for co2023 URiM students interested in general or thoracic surgery…
• THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - NBME Pilot Study Opportunity for Medical Students - Clinical Encounters with Virtual Patients: 05/08 application deadline. Financial compensation & CV worthy experience for participation in NBME Pilot Study...
• Dining with the Deans (Final Luncheon of 2021-2022 Series!): 05/16, 12-1pm, in MedEd302-303. Catered lunch provided; space limited; RSVP required. This month’s special guest is Karen Lounsbury, Ph.D., Level Director of Foundations and Pre-Clinical Assessment and Professor of Pharmacology...
• Extramural/Away Elective Resources: Are you planning to do away electives during Advanced Integration?...
• Toolkit of resources updated to support the transition to residency: Updated AAMC-ACGME toolkits to assist in the transition of 2022 medical school graduates into their first year of residency...
• 2022 Visiting Underrepresented in Medicine Student Elective Program at OU-TU School of Community Medicine (SCM) in Tulsa, Oklahoma*: A $1500 stipend and potential additional funds for travel...
• AAMC Supplemental ERAS Application Webinar: 05/19, 1-2pm, live virtual event (registration required). Registrants can submit questions as part of registration. AAMC staff will provide the overview of the supplemental ERAS application, review the 2023 application timeline, and the updated website.

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Class of 2024

• THIS WEEK - Injection Clinic: 05/02, 5-6pm, MedEd100. Join the Family Medicine SIG in learning how to perform different kinds of injections, led by Dr. Ben Clements and Martha Seagrave. Pizza will be served! Thus, please RSVP if you are interested...
• THIS WEEK - Spotlight on Primary Care Series - Professional Advocacy: 05/04, 12-1pm, via Zoom. ** AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity **
• THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - NBME Pilot Study Opportunity for Medical Students - Clinical Encounters with Virtual Patients: 05/08 application deadline. Financial compensation & CV worthy experience for participation in NBME Pilot Study...
• ACTION REQUIRED: Given Locker Clean Out: 07/01 deadline to clean out your Given lockers. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a $50 cleaning fee.
• 2023-2024 Pathology Student Fellowship: 10/14 application deadline. All MS3’s, application season begins soon for the 2023-2024 Pathology Student Fellowship Program!...

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Class of 2025

• THIS WEEK - Injection Clinic: 05/02, 5-6pm, MedEd100. Join the Family Medicine SIG in learning how to perform different kinds of injections, led by Dr. Ben Clements and Martha Seagrave. Pizza will be served!  Thus, please RSVP if you are interested...
• THIS WEEK - Spotlight on Primary Care Series - Professional Advocacy: 05/04, 12-1pm, via Zoom. ** AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity **
• THIS WEEK - 2022 Summer Internships at the Office of Medical Education: 05/06 application deadline. Do you have an interest in medical education? Are you looking for summer employment in the Burlington area? Apply to become an Office of Medical Education (OME) summer intern!...

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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs

• Given Changing Rooms Renovation Project: 05/09 - 05/22. The Given changing room renovation is schedule to begin on Monday, May 9...
• New Instructional Designer in OME: The OME Curriculum Team has a new Instructional Designer - Robert Hickey joined our staff on April 25, 2022, and will be working with course directors and faculty on session design, materials, and objectives. M1s may see him observing MedNeuro sessions as he gets started! Contact your Curriculum Services Team with any questions.
• LCOM in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ Community: We stand in solidarity with all our students during this time of senseless violence and harmful legislation targeting the LGBTQIA community...
• Larner Leadership Update - Transition in Department of Medicine: Dr. Polly Parsons, current Department of Medicine Chair, will begin a new role part-time in July, while still retaining her duties as chair, and will fully transition to her new position with AAIM on October 1, 2022...
• UVM Larner Med in a Time of COVID - Special Reports, Information, & Resources:
  • UVMMC Shadowing under COVID-19: Shadowing at UVMMC is permitted but requires a coordinated departmental approach. Departments need to approve shadowing within their department or division and be able to attest to the following:
    • Approval from sponsoring department to ensure in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines
    • Impact on other learners in that environment and ensure there are no clinical students scheduled at that time
    • Ability to meet COVID-19 guidelines to ensure student, patient, and faculty/staff safety (appropriate PPE)

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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:

• Authentic Ecstatic Dance: 05/05, 6-7pm, Davis Center - LivingWell. If you're looking for a welcoming space to get out of your head and move your body to some great tunes this is the place for you...
• RECURRING:
  • MONDAYS - Meditation and Mindfulness Lunch: Mondays, 12-1pm, in MedEd300 or via MS Teams. Join the Meditation and Mindfulness SIG in MedEd300 for our weekly lunch and meditation! 
  • TUESDAYS - Tea Time Tuesdays: Tuesdays, 9-10am, UVM Interfaith Center (400 S. Prospect St, Burlington, VT). Craving an opportunity to just sit and chat with others? You are welcome to drop by for bagels and a warm beverage (not just tea!) and informal conversation. The entire UVM community is welcome!
  • WEDNESDAYS - HopeWorks Anonymous Chatline Support: Wednesdays, 7-8pm EST, virtual. for anybody impacted by sexual violence. If you need somebody to talk to either for yourself or a loved one, please join a session...
  • THURSDAYS - Solidarity in Queer Relationships Support Group: Thursdays, virtually @4pm. Solidarity in Queer Relationships is a support group for folks ages 21-27 intended to create community bonding and therapeutic processing, free of charge, no insurance required. Space is limited, sign up in advance.
  • FRIDAYS - Meditate & Connect: Fridays, 9:40-10:40am, UVM Living Well (UVM Davis Center - First Floor). Each week will include a guided meditation, short movement practice, and time for sharing and connection. Open to all levels of experience and all identities! Newcomers welcomed and encouraged to join. Open to all staff, students, and faculty. 

UPCOMING:

• Plant Swap*: 05/24, 4-7pm, 311 North Ave - Burlington (ONE). Stop by Kieslich Park to share your starts and seed and take some home with you...

ADDITIONAL WELL-BEING RESOURCES/INFORMATION:

• Diaper Resource for UVM Parents: The Rally Cat’s cupboard in conjunction with a local diaper bank will be providing free diapers to parents in the UVM community. If you are a new parent or have an infant and would like support in minimizing the cost of diapers, please reach out to Sandra Nnadi with the sizes and quantity you need.
• Burlington Wildways Bingo Card*: Looking for something to do outside no matter the season? Play bingo with Burlington Wildways! See if you can get five animals in a row before the card resets next month...
• Supporting Wellness Initiatives in Health Care and Recommendations for Promoting a Culture of Well-Being Recording now available: This AAMC webinar reviewed the systems-level challenges with addressing clinician well-being, identified the need for alignment of institutional infrastructure and standardization to support well-being initiatives, and described recommendations...
• UVM COVID-19 Mandatory Testing (VT-Campus): All medical students are required to complete a day-0 and day-5/6/7 test prior to returning to in-person curriculum, and all faculty, staff, and students 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.

THIS WEEK:

• Vermont Green up Day*: 05/07, all day. Every first Saturday in May, Vermonters take to the streets and forests to collectively green up Vermont...

UPCOMING:

• Forest Rehabilitation*: 05/14, 10am-2pm, 311 North Ave - Burlington (ONE). Join for a session with local naturalist, Stephen Blaisdell as we learn about the non-native plants present on the park landscape and participate in a service project to remove some of the species...
• CATMA's "Park Your Carbon" Week*: 05/16 - 05/20. Celebrate Spring and all the new growth springing forth by parking your car in favor of another mode of transit during "Park Your Carbon" week. Try it for a day or even a week!
• Community Black Locust Harvest*: 05/18, 4-7pm, 311 North Ave - Burlington (ONE). Join to learn about the new trail being installed at Kieslich Park and participate in a service project...
• 50 Years of Gardening Spring Fling Fundraiser*: 05/22, 1-4pm, Contois Auditorium - Burlington City Hall. Tickets go on sale on 05/01. Come out and enjoy music and dancing and support a fund-raiser for the Burlington Community Gardens 50th Anniversary celebration and scholarship fund...
• DONATE NOW - Vermont City Marathon Relay Camp Kesem Fundraiser: 05/29 @7am, Waterfront Park, Burlington. The Running SIG has two relay teams for the Vermont City Marathon and we are fundraising for Camp Kesem!...
• MMI Recruitment: 05/31 application deadline. Are you interested in becoming an MMI interviewer for LCOM? Must be in good standing, and willing to commit to participating in a training session and six (2hrs) interview days Aug.-March. Contact the Admissions Office if interested.

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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, May 02:
  • New LCOM Recruitment Video: Admissions is partnering with Hen House Media to produce a high-quality LCOM recruitment video. Official full day filming sessions will take place on 5/2 and   5/23 on the VT campus and 5/25 on the CT campus.
  • A Conversation on Neurodiversity RESCHEDULED: 05/02, 12-1pm, MedEd205 or via Zoom. Join the Neurology SIG for a lunchtime conversation on neurodiversity from a medical and a workplace perspective with speakers Jill Jemison and Dr. Zambrano...
  • Gender Equity Education Series - "Lessons Learned, Lessons Observed: A Global Perspective on Disability and the Scientific Workforce": 05/02, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
  • End-of-Semester Bonfire: 05/02 @ 6:30pm, at the UVM Catholic Center. Join the Catholic Center and the Catholic Student Association for an end-of-semester bonfire on Monday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m. S’mores and hot dogs will be provided. All are welcome! Sign up to participate...
• TUE, May 03:
  • Professionalism Week Kick-Off and Awards Celebration: 05/03 @4pm, via Zoom.
  • Tamara Fountain, MD - 2021 President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO): 05/03, 5:30-6:30pm, via Zoom (RSVP for link). Join medical students across the country as part of the Virtual Ophthalmology Curriculum started at Johns Hopkins. This week, Tamara Fountain, MD, will be talking about Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
  • Monthly Student Education Group (SEG) Meeting: 5/03, 5:30-7:30pm, via Zoom. All Larner community members are welcome to attend.
• WED, May 04:
  • Spotlight on Primary Care Series - Professional Advocacy: 05/04, 12-1pm, via Zoom. ** AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity **
  • Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds - "The Autopsy in Medical Practice at Northwell: Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic": 05/04, 1-2pm, Davis Auditorium and via Zoom.
  • Monthly Medical Student Council Meeting: 5/04, 5:00-7:00pm, in MedEd304 or via Zoom. All Larner community members are welcome to attend.
  • RECURRING - WEDNESDAYS - Pediatric Grand Rounds - “Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease: Where Have We Been, Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Going?”: 05/04, 8-9am, Davis Auditorium & via Zoom. Occurs every Wednesday.
• THU, May 05:
  • UVM Event - EV Ride and Drive: 05/05, 11am-1pm, Davis Center Circle. Electric vehicles and electric bikes will be on campus for anyone and everyone to test drive...
  • 2022 Rainbow Graduation celebration: 05/05 @5:30pm, in the Davis Center Grand Maple Ballroom and streaming online (Everyone must RSVP). Everyone is welcome. Rainbow Graduation is a celebration of trans and queer joy, students' accomplishments, pride, and community...
• FRI, May 06:
  • RECURRING - FRIDAYS: WeeklyWire Submission Deadline: Fridays, no later than 7am (unless noted otherwise). Want to submit to the Wire? Submit your posting using our WeeklyWire Online Submission Form.
• SAT, May 07 - SUN, May 08: No events posted for these days.

UPCOMING:

• May Is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month: 05/12, 12-1pm, MedEd300. Students interested in primary care, internal medicine, and dermatology will benefit from learning about skin cancer and the role different specialties play in identifying and diagnosing skin cancer...
• UVM Integrative Health for an Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Symposium and Celebration: 05/12, 5-6:30pm, Hoehl Gallery (HSRF 100). Please join us. This will be an in-person celebration of our field, students, and program accomplishments! Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
• SECURE YOUR TICKETS, now, for The Endies! 05/20, 6-10pm, Echo Center. Tickets (RSVP) required. Medical Student Council invites you to join us for the 2022 End of the Year Banquet. It's a a night of food, beverages , dancing, and celebration!
• New LCOM Recruitment Video: Admissions is partnering with Hen House Media to produce a high-quality LCOM recruitment video. Official full day filming sessions will take place on 5/2 and   5/23 on the VT campus and 5/25 on the CT campus.
• DONATE NOW - Vermont City Marathon Relay Camp Kesem Fundraiser: 05/29 @7am, Waterfront Park, Burlington. The Running SIG has two relay teams for the Vermont City Marathon and we are fundraising for Camp Kesem!...
• MMI Recruitment: 05/31 application deadline. Are you interested in becoming an MMI interviewer for LCOM? Must be in good standing, and willing to commit to participating in a training session and six (2hrs) interview days Aug.-March. Contact the Admissions Office if interested.

DROP-IN MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE:

• Dean for Medical Education
• Deans for Students (preclinical, clinical, CT Campus)
• Director of Student Well-being/Well-being Advisor
• Director of Academic Achievement
• Director of Learning Environment
• Student Financial Services
• Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Drop-ins

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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:

• MedSFS Senior Series - Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for Primary Care: 05/02, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Medical Student Financial Services is excited to have Jennifer Savage presenting in our Senior Series!
• DEADLINE - 2022 NHSC Scholarship Program: 05/05 application deadline. A competitive federal program that awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training...
• Update on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) With PSLF Guest Speaker: 05/06 @2pm, via Zoom (registration required). Join this webinar to learn about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and hear about a physician’s journey on her path to loan forgiveness with PSLF...

UPCOMING:

• 2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Award: 05/09 nomination deadline. Presented annually to a woman who exemplifies humanism and has advanced, through her scholarship, advocacy, leadership or work, the well-being of underserved or at-risk populations in the healthcare arena...
• Point BIPOC Scholarship for LGBTQ Students Program*: 05/09 application deadline. For members of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities who identify as LGBTQ...
• Outstanding Individual Faculty and Organizational Contributions to Advancing Women Leaders*: 05/15 nomination deadline. Recognizes outstanding individual faculty and organizational contributions to advancing women leaders in academic medicine and science...
• NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS - 2022 Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Awards: 06/15 nomination deadline. There are three awards: a program award, a faculty advisor award, and a staff award. This award recognize the importance of those who support students in making well-informed and strategic career decisions...

ADDITIONAL SFS RESOURCES AND INFORMATION:

• AAMC FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) program Resources:
  • Graduating Student Resources (AAMC sign-in is required to access these resources)
  • Repayment Strategy video
  • Education Debt Manager (EDM)

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Non-LARNER CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

THIS WEEK:

• 2022 Gold Humanism Virtual Conference - Healing the Heart of Healthcare: 05/05-05/07, virtual (registration required); videos and more available starting April 21. Only $20 for students and residents. All advocates of humanism in healthcare are invited; Join us for a one-of-a-kind conference on humanism in healthcare...

UPCOMING:

• NEGEA 2022 Virtual Annual Conference - Student & Resident Track: 05/10 - 05/11, Virtual Event (registration available end of March). Interested in getting involved in medical education? Looking for opportunities to network with other learners interested in medical education? The NEGEA is excited to offer a Student/Resident Track at our upcoming 2022 Virtual Annual Conference...
• AAMC Informational series for aspiring physician scientists*: 05/11, 8-9pm, via Zoom (registration required). Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions of Physician Scientist Training Programs (PSTP) directors, trainees, and fellows who are in or have recently completed research residencies...
• International Nurses Day: 05/13, Hudson House, NJ. 

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ARTS & PUBLICATION

UPCOMING:

• Academic Medicine Call for Letters to the Editor from Trainees ("A Transformative Moment"): Submit your letters one week only, 05/23-05/27. Seeking original submissions for its Letters to the Editor feature from medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees in other health professions on the topic of a transformative moment in your professional journey...
• Academic Medicine Call for Art: Open 06/01-06/30. Are you an artist? Do you have a passion for medical education? Whether you are a physician, resident, student, premed, or patient, your original art could be featured on the cover of Academic Medicine...

ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION INFORMATION/RESOURCES:

• New “Academic Medicine Podcast” episode discusses empowering trainees to be leaders and change agents: Host and participants dicuss the role of trainees as agents of change and discuss how medical schools and teaching hospitals can empower trainees to be leaders and how trainees can get started leading change efforts...
• New - The Nocturnists*: In their most recent episode, Emily speaks with Dr. Wesley Ely about the harms of deep sedation and immobilization in the ICU, and how he's transforming critical care, one patient at a time...
• Larner Medicine Issue: April 20, 2022 | Volume IV, Issue 8 recently "hit the shelves." This issue includes highlights the recent Senator Sanders and VA Secretary McDonough visit 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