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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2023
- THIS WEEK - Panelists Needed - December Step 1 Support Session: 12/09, 12:10-1pm, MedEd200. Sign up if you are interested in being a panelist; offer your ideas and perspectives on the theme "Optimizing Dedicated Study"...
- Teaching Elective 2023: 4/3/2023-4/14/2023. AI elective special offering to coincide with NEGEA Conference at LCOM! Register to learn evidence-based teaching methods and a comprehensive approach to information about careers in
MedEd as you embark on the transition to residency. Contact: Deirdre O'Reilly, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Teaching Elective: January 2-13, 2023. Join us to learn about teaching in medicine! We combine readings, evidence-based teaching methods, and interactive discussions for a comprehensive approach to information about careers in
MedEd as you embark on the transition to residency. Contact: Deirdre O'Reilly, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Residency Application Season: Thank you to those of you who completed the survey that Emma sent out 2wks ago. If you haven't completed this survey, please take a few minutes to do it, so we can track your progress and offer
help with any questions or concerns. As always, please feel free to schedule a Dean for Students drop in if we can offer advice and/or support to you...
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Class of 2024
- THIS WEEK - Research Opportunity/Summer and Full Year Fellowship Info Session: 12/05, 12pm-1pm, MedEd200 (Sullivan Classroom). Are you interested in spending a summer or a full year doing mentored research? Please join us for information about research opportunities...
- THIS WEEK - Interested in Anesthesiology? "How to Maximize Learning Opportunities in the 4th Year": 12/07, 8-9pm, via Zoom.
Are you considering anesthesiology as a career? Wondering how to navigate the lottery, course schedule and career discernment? Come to this informal Q&A with anesthesiology faculty and CO2023 representatives.
- THIS WEEK - Panelists Needed - December Step 1 Support Session: 12/09, 12:10-1pm, MedEd200. Sign up if you are interested in being a panelist; offer your ideas and perspectives on the theme "Optimizing Dedicated Study"...
- 2023 Pisacano Scholarship Application Now Available! 05/01 application deadline. The PLF will award up to 10 scholarships with a maximum value of $28,000 each for the 2023-2024 academic year...
- So You Want to be an OBGyn? Session: 12/12, 5-6:30pm, MedEd202 / via Zoom.
This session is for any student entering the 4th year that might be considering (even a little) OBGyn as a specialty!
- GHHS-AOA Informational Session: The video recording of the 11/29 GHHS-AOA Informational session is now posted under additional resources on both the Larner AOA Overview webpage and the Larner GHHS Overview webpage, along with other helpful information.
- Teaching Elective 2023: 4/3/2023-4/14/2023. AI elective special offering to coincide with NEGEA Conference at LCOM! Register to learn evidence-based teaching methods and a comprehensive approach to information about careers
in MedEd as you embark on the transition to residency. Contact: Deirdre O'Reilly, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- 2023 Herbert W. Nickens Awards: 01/15 nomination deadline. $5k scholarships given to outstanding students entering their third year of medical school who have shown leadership in efforts to eliminate inequities in medical education and health care...
- VT AHEC Scholars Medical Student Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program - Application now open! 02/15 application deadline. For students who are pursuing family medicine, internal medicine adult primary care, pediatrics primary care, obstetrics-gynecology, or psychiatry, and who are committed to future practice in rural Vermont...
- Freeman Foundation Medical Legacy Scholarship: 02/15 application deadline. All medical specialties are eligible to apply. Typical awards range from $6,000-$10,000...
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Class of 2025
- THIS WEEK - Research Opportunity/Summer and Full Year Fellowship Info Session: 12/05, 12pm-1pm, MedEd Center 200 Sullivan Classroom. Are you interested in spending a summer or a full year doing mentored research? Please join us for information about research opportunities...
- THIS WEEK - INFO SESSION - Student Leadership Opportunity - Apply to become the next Student Trustee! 01/14 application deadline.
Did you know that two members of the Board of Trustees are students? If you want to help make decisions that determine the future of the University, consider applying to become a Student Trustee!
- THIS WEEK - UVM Board of Trustees - Student Trustee Q&A Session: 12/06, 6-7pm, Boulder Society Centennial Room (Davis Center, 4th Floor).
- UVM Board of Trustees - Student Trustee Q&A Session: 12/09, 3-4pm, Boulder Society Centennial Room (Davis Center, 4th Floor).
- THIS WEEK - Spotlight on Primary Care Series: Maternal & Reproductive Health in Family Medicine: 12/07, 12-1pm, MedEd200.
** This one-hour session is an AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity to begin building your AHEC transcript**
- THIS WEEK - Step 1 Support Series - Student Panel (Theme: Recommendations for Optimizing Dedicated Study): 12/09 @12:15pm, in MedEd200. An opportunity to ask questions and hear multiple perspectives on Step 1 preparation, strategy,
self-care, planning, resources, and lessons learned during the February-March “dedicated study” period. Feel free to bring your lunch for this 45-minute session! Submit any questions or topics you'd like panelists, and/or sign up for our Step 1 Questions Skills Practice Groups (12/5, 12/12, 1/3, 1/17)...
- GHHS-AOA Informational Session: The video recording of the 11/29 GHHS-AOA Informational session is now posted under additional resources on both the Larner AOA Overview webpage and the Larner GHHS Overview webpage, along with other helpful information.
- VT AHEC Scholars Medical Student Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program - Application now open! 02/15 application deadline. For students who are pursuing family medicine, internal medicine adult primary care, pediatrics primary care, obstetrics-gynecology, or psychiatry, and who are committed to future practice in rural Vermont...
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Class of 2026
- THIS WEEK - Research Opportunity/Summer and Full Year Fellowship Info Session: 12/05, 12pm-1pm, MedEd200 (Sullivan Classroom). Are you interested in spending a summer or a full year doing mentored research? Please join us for information about research opportunities...
- THIS WEEK - INFO SESSION - Student Leadership Opportunity - Apply to become the next Student Trustee! 01/14 application deadline.
Did you know that two members of the Board of Trustees are students? If you want to help make decisions that determine the future of the University, consider applying to become a Student Trustee!
- THIS WEEK - UVM Board of Trustees - Student Trustee Q&A Session: 12/06, 6-7pm, Boulder Society Centennial Room (Davis Center, 4th Floor).
- UVM Board of Trustees - Student Trustee Q&A Session: 12/09, 3-4pm, Boulder Society Centennial Room (Davis Center, 4th Floor).
- THIS WEEK - Spotlight on Primary Care Series: Maternal & Reproductive Health in Family Medicine: 12/07, 12-1pm, MedEd200.
** This one-hour session is an AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity to begin building your AHEC transcript**
- iPad Pick-up: 12/05 - 12/16, M-F, 8am-4pm, COMTS Helpdesk. We provide all students entering Convergence with an iPad mini; we are excited to be able to distribute these devices earlier this year, prior to the end of your current course, Human Development and Reproductive Health (HDRH)...
- Skull Anatomy Review/Jeopardy! 12/13 @3pm, in MedEd100.
All students welcome. Come play Jeopardy and review your skull anatomy with Neurosurgery SIG and Dr. Erin D'Agostino, our PGY4 Neurosurgery resident.
- Call for Applications - Social Justice Coalition Organizers: 12/16 application deadline. Apply to be 1 of 4 new organizers for the UVM Larner Med Social Justice Coalition to coordinate projects, support students/staff/faculty, and work to enforce Equity, Justice, and Advocacy here at UVM Larner Med...
- Student Education Committee (SEC) Election Results: Congratulations to Sarah Krumholz, Henry Mitchell, Michelle Nguyen, Shruthi Santhanakrishnan, and Trevor Watkins who are our newly elected co2026 Student Education Committee (SEC) Representatives!
- GHHS-AOA Informational Session: The video recording of the 11/29 GHHS-AOA Informational session is now posted under additional resources on both the Larner AOA Overview webpage and the Larner GHHS Overview webpage, along with other helpful information.
- Larner Medical Student Summer Opportunities Panel: Post-even resources we promised you…
- Global Health electives application call is open: 01/15 application deadline. Applications for the summer GH elective are accepted until 01/15/2023; complete the application form online.
Watch the recording of the GH informational session.
Contact Dilyara Nurkhametova, the GH Coordinator, with any questions.
- Summer Research Opportunity - Radiology: Summer 2023. Paid research opportunity investigating impact of Scanslated AI-generated patient-centered Radiology reports...
- Student Leadership Opportunity - Apply to become the next Student Trustee! 01/14 application deadline.
Did you know that two members of the Board of Trustees are students? If you want to help make decisions that determine the future of the University, consider applying to become a Student Trustee!
- UVM Board of Trustees - Student Trustee Q&A Session: 12/06, 6-7pm, Boulder Society Centennial Room (Davis Center, 4th Floor).
- UVM Board of Trustees - Student Trustee Q&A Session: 12/09, 3-4pm, Boulder Society Centennial Room (Davis Center, 4th Floor).
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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs
- Student Lounge Renovations/Updates: The student lounge café/dining space will be offline the week of 12/19 and the game room/lounge space will be offline the week of 01/09 for painting. We apologize for the disruptions
in services during these projects. Please reach out to Kiersten Tavares with any questions.
- The week prior to painting, we will be preparing the rooms as well.
- The lounge will remain open, and the kitchen, wellness, and nap/quiet spaces will continue to be available during this time.
- WeeklyWire Winter Break Issue 12/19 - 01/01: Submissions due no later than 7am, Friday, 12/16, for the Winter Break issue of The WeeklyWire (Dec 19 - Jan 01). The next submission deadline will be 7am, Friday, Jan 06, for
the following issue (Jan 09 - 15).
- LCOM-VT Parking Information: With the change in weather and light, we have heard about several transportation related issues. We have been engaged in discussions with our UVM Transportation and Parking Services & UVMMC Parking
staff to advocate on your behalf regarding your recent parking concerns. Here is what we have learned for VT based students...
- More Space for Medical Students! Looking for more quiet space? Explore the available spaces in the Firestone Research building…
- UVMMC Leadership Update - New CEO & UVM Health Network President: On Behalf of Dean Page - Welcome to Sunil “Sunny” Eappen, MD, UVM Health Network President and CEO...
- COMIS Notification - LCOM iPad Anatomy and Reference App Updates: We have some updates regarding the resource and reference mobile apps we provide for your iPads...
- First Medical Student Council Newsletter: While your "MedStuCo" has been able to regularly connect with you and provide updates, it is their hope that this newsletter and subsequent editions provide an overview of Student Council initiatives and ways you can participate...
- Senior Leadership Update - Dean for Research: J. Kathleen (Kate) Tracy, Ph.D. will begin their roles as Senior Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Medicine at our College and Director of Research at the UVM Health Network, starting in February...
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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:
- Wellness Space for Larner Students of Color: 12/05, 12-1pm, HSRF 200.
- Mindfulness Tools for Health and Wellbeing for ALL Cancer Patients, Caregivers, Providers: 12/07, 5-6:30pm. Virtual meetings 5:00-6:30pm 1st Wednesday of each month. All offerings Mindfulness Tools offerings are free. For
more information or to sign up, contact Donna Smith.
- Therapy Dog Visits at Dana! 12/08, 12-1pm, Dana Medical Library. Come take a much-needed break with Howie, the golden retriever! Dana Library will host Pat (human) and Howie (dog) on
Thursday, December 8th, 12 - 1 pm, in the Dana Classroom!
- AMWA Cookie Swap and Physician Panel: 12/08, 6-8pm, MedEd100.
Join AMWA in dinner, cookies, and physician networking for a night of holiday fun! Dinner from Bluebird BBQ will be provided. Bring cookies to swap, if you can.
- RECURRING WELLNESS ACTIVITIES:
- Tea Time Tuesdays with UVM Interfaith Center: Every Tuesday, 9-10am, UVM Interfaith Center (on Redstone
Campus next to blue water tower). Craving an opportunity to just sit and chat with others? Join us for bagels, a beverage (not just tea!), and informal conversation. Drop by. The entire UVM community is welcome!
- 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!
- "Spiritual Practice - Connect" with UVM Interfaith Center: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, UVM Interfaith Center (on
Redstone Campus next to blue water tower). This inclusive spiritual gathering is an opportunity to pause in the midst of your busy week and spend some quality time connecting - with yourself, others, and the sources of support that
are meaningful to you.
- UVM/UVMMC Event/Offering - Kaiut Yoga for Chronic Conditions: Thursdays 9-10 a.m., on Zoom (free, sign-up required), offered through UVM Medical Center. For more information or to register, email Julia Oshea.
- 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).
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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, Dec 05:
- DEADLINE - Call for Proposals - Integrative Pain Management Conference: 12/05 submission deadline. UVM's Biennial Integrative Pain Management Conference is designed for health care professionals to learn about integrative therapies and share best practices, research and innovations in chronic pain treatments...
- Family Medicine Grand Rounds - “Nutrition in Pregnancy: 12/05, 8-9am, UVMMC Davis Auditorium / Via Zoom.
- Wellness Space for Larner Students of Color: 12/05, 12-1pm, HSRF 200.
- Investiture - Raymond M.P. Donaghy Professorship in Neurosurgery: 12/05 @5pm, Hoehl Gallery (LCOM-VT).
Investiture of Bruce Tranmer, M.D. as the inaugural holder of the Raymond M. P. Donaghy Professorship in Neurosurgery.
- CVRI Mentorship Panel: 12/05, 5-7pm, Hotel Vermont – Juniper Hall, 41 Cherry Street, Burlington VT. Join the CVRI community for an interactive mentorship panel – How to build and grow a successful mentor relationship...
- TUE, Dec 06:
- WED, Dec 07:
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds - ""Primary Care Transitions in Adolescents and Young Adults: Evidence from Vermont’s All-Payer Claims Database"": 12/07, 8-9am, UVMMC Davis Auditorium & via Zoom.
Occurs every Wednesday.
- MMG Weekly Seminar - "Context matters: from HIV transmission to latency”: 12/07, 9:30-10:30am, via Zoom.
- Dean Town Hall (rescheduled): 12/02, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Please join Dean Rick Page and other LCOM Deans for a virtual Town Hall to hear updates about College initiatives including: Vision 2025: Interim Updates and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Planning...
- Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds - "Promoting Healthy Aging: Old and New Approaches": 12/07, 1-2pm, MedEd100 / via Zoom.
- Monthly Medical Student Council Meeting: 12/07, 5-7pm, MedEd203 / via Zoom.
All are welcome.
- THU, Dec 08:
- Surgical Grand Rounds - “What’s Old is New: Practice Changes in the Management of Melanoma”: 12/08, 6:45-7:45am, via Zoom.
- VCIID Research in-Progress Meeting - "Lactobacillus species differentially impact CNS autoimmunity through targeting short-chain fatty acid producing gut microbiota”: 12/08, 9-10am, HSRF 300 / via Zoom.
- Statistics Workshop - Statistics Vocabulary Session - clarification of terms like PCA, bootstrapping, ROC, intent to treat design, etc: 12/08, 11am-12pm, Howe Library Meeting Room (Howe 001B).
- Therapy Dog Visits at Dana! 12/08, 12-1pm, Dana Medical Library. Come take a much-needed break with Howie, the golden retriever! Dana Library will host Pat (human) and Howie (dog) on
Thursday, December 8th, 12 - 1 pm, in the Dana Classroom!
- Careers in Medicine Fall 2022 Specialty Panel Series - Radiology with Dr. Andrea Hildebrand: 12/08, 12-12:50pm, MedEd200.
- TA Roundtable - Grading & Assessment: 12/08, 1:30-2:30pm, via MS Teams (RSVPs appreciated). Supporting an instructor, program, or department in planning, instructing, or assessing designated course curricula can be
complicated. But you’re not alone! Come discuss your experiences as a TA with fellow students working through similar situations...
- AMWA Cookie Swap and Physician Panel: 12/08, 6-8pm, MedEd100.
Join AMWA in dinner, cookies, and physician networking for a night of holiday fun! Dinner from Bluebird BBQ will be provided. Bring cookies to swap, if you can.
- FRI, Dec 09:
- SAT, Dec 10 - SUN, Dec 11: No community-wide events posted for these days.
UPCOMING:
- CMB Defense - "The Role of Autism Susceptibility Candidate 2 in Models of Alcohol Use Disorder": 12/12, 12-1pm, MedEd200 / via Zoom.
- Monthly MSST Meet - Sleigh This Week: 12/12, 8-9am, outside OME Given Courtyard N100 Suite. Scrumptious festive delights are available while supplies last...
- Skull Anatomy Review/Jeopardy! 12/13 @3pm, in MedEd100.
All students welcome. Come play Jeopardy and review your skull anatomy with Neurosurgery SIG and Dr. Erin D'Agostino, our PGY4 Neurosurgery resident.
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds - "Cases From the Wards": 12/14, 8-9am, UVMMC Davis Auditorium & via Zoom.
Occurs every Wednesday.
- Fifth Annual StorySlamRx Storytelling Workshop with Susanne Schmidt: 12/14, 4-5:30pm, via Zoom (registration required). A storytelling workshop with former Moth StorySlam winner and producer, Susanne Schmidt; in this workshop, you will learn how to take your story from the page to the stage...
- Careers in Medicine Fall 2022 Specialty Panel Series - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with Dr. Jessica Johnson: 12-12:50pm, MedEd200.
- Red Wheelbarrow Call for Submissions - PCR Patient Story Project: 12/16 submission deadline. This year student work from the PCR Patient Story Project will be highlighted in the Red Wheelbarrow 2023 publication...
- Good Morning Coffee/Tea - Student Lounge: 12/16, 7:30-8:15am, outside the LCOM-VT Med/Grad Student Lounge. Come
and join Coffee and/or Tea on Dean Zehle! Drop by to have a chat, catch up, share a story; whatever you’d like to talk about – or simply feel free to grab a drink and head off to start your day!
- Seeking Nominations - Larner College of Medicine Alumni Awards 2023: 01/27 nomination deadline. Each year The Larner College of Medicine Alumni Association Awards Committee selects alumni to receive awards in five distinct categories...
- A. Bradley Soule Award
- Distinguished Academic Achievement Award
- Service to Medicine and Community Award
- Early Achievement Award
- Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award
- Nominations now open - 2023 University Faculty Awards: 02/01 nomination deadline. Awards categories for which Larner faculty are eligible included...
- Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award
- President’s Distinguished University Citizenship and Service Award
- resident’s Distinguished Senior Lecturer and Lecturer Awards
- University Distinguished Professor Award
- University Scholars Award
- SAVE THE DATE - Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care: 02/13-02/17. GHHS
chapters, medical schools, and patient care institutions from across the country promote activities to celebrate their dedication to ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.
- SAVE THE DATE - Thank a Resident Day: 02/24, all day.
Join the Gold Humanism Honor Society in bringing to light the importance of the residence staff.
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-LARNER CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
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