Office of Medical Education

September 12 - 18, 2022

The WeeklyWire is an official communication tool of the Larner College of Medicine. Student feedback led to its development and continues to inform iterative improvements. All non-curriculum-related email communications are directed through The WeeklyWire to help support manageable email inboxes for our students; it's a one-stop-shop for all med school happenings outside of the classroom!

Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Medical Education with any questions.

Weekly Wire Archives

IN THIS ISSUE:

* = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed

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CLASS INFORMATION

Class of 2023

• THIS WEEK - "Fridays with the OMA" Residency Informational Sessions at Tulane University School of Medicine - Internal Medicine*: 09/16, 12-1pm CT (1-2pm EDT), via Zoom (registration required). Designed to connect and engage the increasingly diverse group of current medical students and allow them to be introduced to our excellent residency programs. Upcoming: Orthopaedics (9/23) & Dermatology (9/30).
• THIS WEEK - UAB Heersink School of Medicine Residency Mixer*: 09/16 and 09/23, 5-6pm CT (6-7pm EST), via Zoom (registration required). Interested students can meet and interact with residents from our various programs...
• THIS WEEK - University of Chicago's Residency Showcase*: 09/17, 10am-12:30pm CST (11-1:30 EST), virtual event (registration required). All medical students interested in learning what makes the University of Chicago the best place to train for residency are welcome.
• ERAS 2023 September Cycle Residency Applicant Open: Closes 09/16, at 5pm. As of 09/07, ERAS 2023 residency applicants may certify and submit their MyERAS application and begin applying to programs, and the ERAS team shared some resources for students...
• MGH Internal Medicine Residency Program Open House*: 09/20, 7-8pm EST, via Zoom.
• "Fridays with the OMA" Residency Informational Sessions at Tulane University School of Medicine - Orthopaedics*: 09/23, 12-1pm CT (1-2pm EDT), via Zoom (registration required). Upcoming: Dermatology (9/30) & Preventative Medicine (10/07).
• Important Residency Application Reminders! Get ready for the start of ERAS submission...
• BLS and ACLS training and certification: BLS and ACLS training info coming soon...
• Call for Student Panelists (Step 1): Seeking LCOM co2023 and co2024 guest panelists for Sep. and Nov. Step 1 support series sessions...
• BOOKMARK THIS WEB LINK - Virtual Residency Fair Crowd-Sourced Google Doc*: Baylor College of Medicine continues to attempt to consolidate residency fairs across the country in a one-stop shop document; check it out for additional residency fair opportunities...

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Class of 2024

• THIS WEEK - 2023-2024 Pathology Student Fellowship - Informational Session: 09/12 @5pm, via Zoom. Program application opens in early-September, and the app. deadline is 10/14. Regardless of your subspecialty interest, the year will greatly enhance your knowledge of applied pathophysiology and laboratory medicine, and significantly enhance your CV for residency application.
• THIS WEEK - University of Chicago's Residency Showcase*: 09/17, 10am-12:30pm CST (11-1:30 EST), virtual event (registration required). All medical students interested in learning what makes the University of Chicago the best place to train for residency are welcome.
• Call for Student Panelists (Step 1): Seeking LCOM co2023 and co2024 guest panelists for Sep. and Nov. Step 1 support series sessions...

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Class of 2025

• THIS WEEK - Surgery Residency Q&A Panel: 09/12, 12-1pm, in MedEd200. Are you thinking of applying to a surgical subspecialty? If so, you are invited to attend a Q&A panel featuring physicians and residents from five surgical subspecialties...
• THIS WEEK - Step 1 Student Panel: 09/16, 12:10-1pm, in MedEd200. The Step 1 Support Series offers student panel session on the theme of "high yield" USMLE planning...
• LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! 10/17 application deadline. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Friday, November 11, @Noon?...
• BLS and ACLS training and certification: BLS and ACLS training info coming soon...
• Step 1 Question Skills Group (Fall Sign Ups Available): We are pleased to announce fall dates for our annual remote "Step 1 Question School" series. Please sign up here for any fall sessions that you plan to attend...

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Class of 2026

• THIS WEEK - Surgery Residency Q&A Panel: 09/12, 12-1pm, in MedEd200. Are you thinking of applying to a surgical subspecialty? If so, you are invited to attend a Q&A panel featuring physicians and residents from five surgical subspecialties...
• THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Optional AAMC Matriculation Student Questionnaire (MSQ): Survey closes 09/15. Please help us hit 100% participation! As of 09/06, your class was at 67.7%. If you have already completed the MSQ, thank you! If you have not taken it, the AAMC sent emails inviting you. It only takes ~10min; make a difference for the future of MedEd, today...
• Larner Summer Medical Student Research Fellowship Poster Session: 09/22, 1-2pm, Hoehl Gallery, first floor Given Hallway, and MedEd 100. Approximately 50 students will be presenting their research posters, and they are eager to share their work with you. Please attend to support them and the hard work they have done this summer!
• APPROACHING DEADLINE - White Coat Ceremony Tickets: Tickets available starting 09/07. Deadline to request tickets is 09/23.
• Seeking Nominations (self-nominations warmly welcomed) – Technical Standards Annual Review: 09/25 nomination deadline. LCOM completes and annual review of Policy 300.00 - Technical Standards for Admission, Advancement and Graduation, and we are seeking student representative(s) to join this Committee. Do you have ideas on how we might improve this policy or know someone who could provide incredible insights on this policy? Please submit a nomination, now…
• Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) 2023 Medical Fellowship Informational Session*: 10/04 @3pm, virtual event (registration required). 01/03 application deadline. A fully funded, two-week summer program in contemporary professional ethics and ethical leadership...
• 2022 Leadership Lunch & Learn Series: Thank you to all of you who were able to attend our recent leadership lunch and learn series sessions. The recordings of the sessions have been linked in your VIC Calendar, under the session contents. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Kiersten Tavares with any questions or feedback.

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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs

• What can Dana Library do for you? We want to hear from you!! Dana wants to make sure you have what you need...
• UVM Health Network Leadership News - new President and CEO of the UVM Health Network: Dr. Sunil “Sunny” Eappen, MD, MBA, will become the new President and CEO of the UVM Health Network later this fall...
• UVM Driver Certification Training: UVM Driver certification is required for all UVM students who drive UVM owned, leased, or rented vehicles, including 8-12 passenger vans. It can take up to 30 days to complete the process and annual recertification is required. Read about the Student Governance Association's (SGA) vehicle rentals and requirements...
• COMTS Update - The Commons: In the coming weeks, COMTS will be transitioning the LCOM Commons (commons.med.uvm.edu) to a new platform...
• UVM & Larner Study Spaces: Check out the following study space resources, and please do not hesitate to reach out to Medical Student Services with any questions.
  • Larner Study Spaces (unless reserved via OME, rooms cannot be reserved for study space, per the Reserving Larner Spaces Guide; however, students can explore if rooms are available by pulling up their calendars in outlook and then setting up in the space if/when the space is not pre-reserved by another program/department)
  • Dana Medical Library Study Spaces
  • UVM Howe Library Study Spaces (has online booking!)
• Looking for a Bike? Check out the UVM Bike Co-op to see if they have any rentals available...
• OME Lost and Found: OME is home to a very full lost and found. If you're missing something (a sweater, your water bottle, camping equipment, knitting supplies, etc.) and don't know where to start to looking, come by the Office of Medical Education.
• Safeguarding your bicycle: Since June 1, police departments in the Greater Burlington Area have received reports of roughly 220 stolen bicycles, worth approximately $267,000 total. UVM Police recommends taking these steps to protect yourself from bicycle theft...
• More Pronoun Tags Available @OME: More badge pronoun tags are in stock in the Office of Medical Education. If you've been waiting for a pronoun, please swing by to peruse the newly stocked tags.

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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:

• QT Meditation Circle: Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:15pm, UVM Living/Learning, C170. For undergrads, grads, staff, and faculty who identify as Queer, Trans, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Asexual or those that fall in between or expand beyond these categories. Join student mindfulness facilitators for this weekly meditation circle. No experience with meditation is needed! 
• ADHD Executive Functioning Skills Group for Medical Students: Tuesdays @5:45pm, in person (advance sign-up required for location information). Will be weekly, Tuesday evenings, for 8-10 weeks. FREE. A diagnosis of ADHD is not required to participate.
• Pride Trivia Night*: 09/13, 7:30-9pm, Vermont Comedy Club (BTV). Free event.
• Let's Talk! CAPS Drop-In - Meet Walter: Every Thursday, 2:30-4pm, Living/Learning C180. Let’s Talk at the Prism Center is intended for LGBTQIA+ identified students. Simply drop into the Prism Center in C180 and sign up on the whiteboard for one of the afternoon’s open spots (C181 is the pink room right through the kitchen).    
• LGBTQIA+ Health Provider Panel*: 09/15, 6-7:30pm, Fletcher Free Library (BTV). Free event.
• Interfaith Pride Service - Nourish, Renew & Thrive: 09/15 @7pm, at the Interfaith Center. This inclusive space and program invites LGBTQ+ people and their allies to celebrate the sacredness of queer joy, embodiment, and community...
• LGBTQIA+-led and focused gentle flow yoga class*: 09/17, 10-11am, Sangha Studio (BTV). By donation, proceeds benefit the Pride Center of VT.

UPCOMING:

• Science on Tap - “So, Why Haven’t We Cured Cancer Yet?" 09/20 @6pm EDT, at Burlington Beer Company.
• MAKING EVERY DAY SACRED - Spiritual Tools for Life: 09/27, 7:30-9pm, UVM Interfaith Center. Explore a variety of practices for cultivating resilience, relaxation, and reflection in your daily life...

ADDITIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES:

• Food Resource:
  • RallyCat's Cupboard: RallyCat's Cupboard has moved to the first floor in the Davis Center (rm103)! Follow their Instagram for updated hours and food highlights...
  • Prism Center's Food Nook: The Nook is in the Living and Learning Center (athletic campus) C-162 and is open Mon-Fri 8am-10pm.
• Diaper Resource for Parents: Diapers available for pickup starting 09/09. If you are a new parent, have an infant or toddler and would like support in minimizing the cost of diapers...
• COVID-19 Information: More information to help prevent COVID-19 transmission can be found on the State of Vermont’s COVID-19 website...
  • Community-wide Reminder from Deans Zehle & Page- Protect Yourself and Others: We would like to remind our community of the importance of preventing community COVID19 illness and transmission...
  • Faculty, staff and students returning to campus for the fall semester should consider bringing masks and over-the-counter test kits for ready access in case they are needed.
  • Students who are symptomatic or who otherwise require a PCR test should schedule an appointment at the Center for Health and Wellbeing online through MyWellbeing or by calling 802-656-3350.
  • Questions related to vaccines, email immunizationcompliance@uvm.edu.
  • All other questions, email health@uvm.edu or call Student Health Services at 802-656-3350
  • Vaccines remain mandatory for UVM employees and students.
  • UVM has a limited supply of rapid antigen tests; with your Catcard, you can pick up one test per week at the UVM Bookstore in the Davis Center while supplies last.

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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:

• SUBMISSION DEADLINE - 2023 Vermont Science Olympiad: 09/12 submission deadline. Would you be interested in volunteering for this STEMtastic event? We are looking for event judges. This is a great way to share your expertise to help promote STEM skills in VT HS youth...
• March in Pride Parade with Larner, UVMHN and UVM College of Nursing & Health Sciences: 09/18, starting at 11am, at the Hood Plant parking lot. We invite all Larner LGBTQIA community members and allies to join us, the UVM Health Network, and the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences and march in the parade; let us know ASAP if you plan to march...

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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, Sep 12:
  • Family Medicine Hybrid Grand Rounds - “Power to the People: Increasing STI Screening Rates through Specimen Self-Collection”: 09/12, 8-9am, UVMMC Davis Auditorium / Zoom.
  • Medical Sustainability at UVMMC, discussion with invited speaker: 09/12, 12-1pm, in MedEd300. Lunch is provided. Environmental Health SIG and SJC will be hosting a discussion led by Monique (Mo) Citro about medical sustainability...
• TUE, Sep 13: 
  • OBGYN Grand Rounds - “Quick Drills in Obstetrics”: 09/13, 7:30-8:30am, via Zoom.
  • Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences Seminar - “Secondary Metabolites as Signaling Molecules in Dendritic Cells: An Aid or Hindrance to the Immune Response?”: 09/13 @11:30am, UVMMC Davis Auditorium / via Zoom.
  • Careers in Medicine Fall 2022 Specialty Panel Series - Pediatrics with Dr. Molly Rideout: 09/13, 12-12:50pm, MedEd200.
  • ADHD Executive Functioning Skills Group for Medical Students: Tuesdays @5:45pm, in person (advance sign-up required for location information). Will be weekly, Tuesday evenings, for 8-10 weeks. FREE. A diagnosis of ADHD is not required to participate.
• WED, Sep 14: 
  • Pediatric Grand Rounds - “Pediatric Foot Deformity”: 09/14, 8-9am, Davis Auditorium & via Zoom. Occurs every Wednesday.
  • MMG Weekly Seminar - “Alternative splicing reveals novel influenza virus co-factors”: 09/14, 9:30-10:30am, via Zoom (passcode required).
  • WAGE Welcome Party: 09/14, 4-6pm, 34 S. Williams, Burlington, VT. Hang out in the Women and Gender Equity Center's backyard for some games, food, and fun!  There will be DIY flower bouquets and tote bag decorating. Come make new connections and meet the team. All are welcome! 
• THU, Sep 15: 
  • Surgical Grand Rounds - “TBD”: 09/15, 7:30-8:30am, Davis Auditorium (UVMMC).
  • CVRI and Pharmacology Seminar - “Astrocyte regulation of neurovascular coupling in health and disease” with Anusha Mishra, Ph.D.: 09/15, 8:30-9:30am, in HSRF 400. 
  • Careers in Medicine Fall 2022 Specialty Panel Series - Otolaryngology with Dr. Mirabelle Sajisevi: 09/15, 12-12:50pm, MedEd200.
  • Interfaith Pride Service - Nourish, Renew & Thrive: 09/15 @7pm, at the Interfaith Center. This inclusive space and program invites LGBTQ+ people and their allies to celebrate the sacredness of queer joy, embodiment, and community...
• FRI, Sep 16:
  • 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.
  • Vermont Lung Center (VLC) Seminar - “Investigating Why STK11 Loss Correlates with Anti-PD-1 Therapy Resistance in Kras-driven Lung Adenocarcinoma”: 09/16 @12pm, in HSRF 300.
• SAT, Sep 17: No community-wide events posted for this day.
• SUN, Sep 18: 
  • March in Pride Parade with Larner, UVMHN and UVM College of Nursing & Health Sciences: 09/18, starting at 11am, at the Hood Plant parking lot. We invite all Larner LGBTQIA community members and allies to join us, the UVM Health Network, and the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences and march in the parade; let us know ASAP if you plan to march...

UPCOMING:

• Careers in Medicine Fall 2022 Specialty Panel Series - Dermatology with Dr. Joe Pierson: 09/20, 12-12:50pm, in MedEd200.
• Monthly Medical Curriculum Committee Meeting: 09/20, 5-7pm, via Zoom (registration required). Open to the Larner community.
• Science on Tap - “So, Why Haven’t We Cured Cancer Yet?" 09/20 @6pm EDT, at Burlington Beer Company.
• Pediatric Grand Rounds - “The ABP, Our 'Home' Board”: 09/21, 8-9am, Davis Auditorium & via Zoom. Occurs every Wednesday.
• VT AHEC's Health Care Workforce Recruitment & Networking Day: 09/21, 11am-2pm EDT, HSRF 100 & Given Courtyard. ** This is an AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity to begin building your AHEC transcript**. Lunch and raffle items provided.
• UVM Biomedical Engineering Research Conference: 09/21, 12-1pm, HSRF 200. 
• Careers in Medicine Fall 2022 Specialty Panel Series - Neurosurgery with Dr. Katrina Ducis: 09/22, 12-12:50pm, MedEd200.
• Larner Summer Medical Student Research Fellowship Poster Session: 09/22, 1-2pm, Hoehl Gallery, first floor Given Hallway, and MedEd 100. Approximately 50 students will be presenting their research posters, and they are eager to share their work with you. Please attend to support them and the hard work they have done this summer!
• Dinner & Dialogue Series - Revolutionary Love: 09/22, 5:30-7pm, at the UVM Interfaith Center. Faith leader and activist Valarie Kaur describes Revolutionary Love as a choice to labor on behalf of others, ourselves, and our opponents to transform the world...
• Good Morning Coffee/Tea - Student Lounge: 09/23, 7-8am, outside the LCOMVT Student Lounge (Given C122). Drop by for some morning coffee and/or tea every other Friday and meet with your Dean.
• Annual Stetson Lecture in Technological Advances in Medicine - “Do We Know the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis?” 09/23, 12-1pm, in MedEd200 or via Zoom (hybrid event).
• MAKING EVERY DAY SACRED - Spiritual Tools for Life: 09/27, 7:30-9pm, UVM Interfaith Center. Explore a variety of practices for cultivating resilience, relaxation, and reflection in your daily life...
• Laura Mann Integrative Healthcare Lecture Series - Therapeutic Utility of Psychedelics for Palliative Care and the Treatment of End-of-Life Existential Distress: 10/07, 10:30am-11:45am, Davis Auditorium or via Zoom (registration required).
• Andrew Harris Legacy Reception: 10/09, 10-11:30am, Grand Maple Ballroom & Via Livestream (registration required). This annual event honors the legacy and work of UVM community members who have inspired and strengthened diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campus...

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.

ADDITIONAL MED SFS/FINANCIAL RESOURCES:

• UVM Prism Center Student Emergency Fund: Available to students facing emergency situations or urgent needs. Learn more by visiting our full resources page...

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Non-LARNER CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

THIS WEEK:

• Application Cycle Opens for Medical Scholars Research Fellowship (MSRF)*: Application open 09/01/22 - 01/11/23. Info sessions offered on 09/19, 6pm, via Zoom and 11/14 @6pm, via Zoom (RSVP requested). $50k awarded to each student for the 2023 fellowship year. Supports one year of mentored, rigorous research training in fundamental biomedical research. Larner can put forth one student; please email Medical Student Services should you wish to be considered no later than 12/05/22...
• AAMC webinar on eliminating the digital divide - “Tackling the Digital Divide: AMCs’ Strategies to Improve Telehealth Access and Equity”: 09/14, 2-3pm, webinar (registration required). 
• Third Biennial National Summit on Promoting Well-being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals*: 09/18 registration deadline.

UPCOMING:

• Medical Scholars Research Fellowship (MSRF) Informational session*: 09/19, 6pm, via Zoom (RSVP requested). $50k awarded to each student for the 2023 fellowship year. Supports one year of mentored, rigorous research training in fundamental biomedical research. Larner can put forth one student; please email Medical Student Services should you wish to be considered no later than 12/05/22...
• Joint GSA/OSR Poster Session at 2022 LSL: Call for Posters in now open: 09/26 submission deadline. The AAMC's Group on Student Affairs (GSA) and Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) invite you to submit a poster for presentation during a joint poster session and reception at Learn Serve Lead 2022: The AAMC Annual Meeting. Submit an Abstract...
• 2022-2024 class of Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) Scholars*: 10/01 application deadline. A two-year appointment and provides an opportunity for students and trainees to work on a project with an ISCC-PEG member, participate in committee conference calls, and attend the annual ISCC-PEG meeting...
• Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) 2023 Medical Fellowship Informational Session*: 10/04 @3pm, virtual event (registration required). 01/03 application deadline. A fully funded, two-week summer program in contemporary professional ethics and ethical leadership...
• Woman Can Do Conference: 10/06, Vermont Technical College. An annual career exploration conference for high school girls and gender expansive youth. Do YOU study or work in a field where women are underrepresented? Science, technology, engineering, arts, math, etc. If so, we would love for you to join in the conference...
• Explore Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery*: 10/08, 9am-2pm PST (12-5pm EST), virtual event (registration required). Virtual Plastic Surgery event for medical students without a home residency program...
• MedBiquitous® 2022*: 10/17-10/19, AAMC Learning Center, Washington, DC. Discounted registration rate ends 09/10. A two-day in-person meeting for health professions educators and technology innovators that will provide opportunities to network and problem-solve with peers and colleagues on data, technology, and credentialing topics...
• You’re Invited! 2022 AAMC Awards Recognition Event: 10/26, 4-5:15pm, free virtual event (registration required).  A virtual celebration of our academic medicine colleagues who are making significant advances in medical education, cutting-edge patient care, groundbreaking research, and outstanding community engagement...

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ARTS & PUBLICATION

ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION:

• UVM/Larner:
  • Green Mountain Medicine- new episode: We welcome Dr. Li, an Assistant Professor of Medicine and hospitalist at UVM to discuss healthcare informatics, how implementing an EMR brings us together, and where technology might continue to change healthcare in the coming years...
  • Larner Medicine: The Larner Medicine  | August 31, 2022 | Volume IV, Issue 17 recently "hit the shelves." Highlights Larner Medical student summer research experiences. Check it out...
  • Integrative Health Center to Bring Greater Accessibility, Higher Quality of Life to Vermonters: In June, UVM announced a new initiative that will deliver innovative, transdisciplinary healthcare practices to our region...
• the Nocturnists - Latest Episode*: How do you sit, stand, walk, and interact with others? And what kind of information is transmitted in those movements? In the most recent episode, ballerina and physician Nina Shevzov-Zebrun explores these questions...
• Recent AAMC Publications:
  • VaccineVoices - COVID-19 booster shots, explained: Clearing up the ifs, whens, and whys of supplemental doses of the vaccine...
  • New “Academic Medicine Podcast” episode on educating physicians about firearm safety and injury prevention: Discusses the role of physicians in engaging patients and communities in firearm injury risk reduction, the current state of firearm injury prevention education, and where the academic medicine community needs to go from here...
  • How climate change is harming kids: Research shows air pollution is detrimental to children’s organ and neurological development. Here’s what pediatricians advise to mitigate the damage...
  • VaccineVoices - How to prepare for a potential cold-weather COVID-19 surge: The end of summer and the start of school may spur a rise in COVID-19 cases. The good news: There are key steps parents can take to protect themselves and their kids...

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* = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed