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December 19, 2022 - January 08, 2023 (winter break edition)


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.

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CLASS INFORMATION

Class of 2023

  • THESE THREE WEEKS - IMPORTANT DEADLINE - OASIS Requirement Check Required: 01/01 deadline. Update your OASIS schedule and make sure you are ready to graduate...
  • THESE THREE WEEKS - DEADLINE - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP)*: 01/06 application deadline. a unique, year-long residential research training program which seeks to attract talented, research-oriented students to the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, MD. MRSP is not simply a research program but rather a career development program for students heading toward careers in biomedical research.
  • "Fridays with the OMA" - Triple Board Psychiatry Residency Informational Session at Tulane University School of Medicine*: 01/20, 1:pm EST and 12pm CST, Via Zoom (Free; registration required). This initiative is designed to connect and engage the increasingly diverse group of current medical students and allow them to be introduced to our excellent residency programs.
  • Save the Date- A new AAMC Developing Future Leaders in Academic Medicine & ScienceMarch 31 – April 2, 2023.  AAMC Learning Center, Washington, DC. Student leaders who demonstrate a willingness and ability to positively impact the culture and/or learning environment at your institution.

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Class of 2024

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Class of 2025

  • THESE THREE WEEKS - LAST CHANCE - AAMC Y2Q [optional] Survey: Survey closes 01/02. Thank you so much for all of your responses thus far. We already made it into the top national bracket, but we would love to see you blow by co2024 in your participation rate, and we KNOW you can do it. Have we mentioned there are some pretty sweet prize opportunities?...
  • THESE THREE WEEKS - DEADLINE - Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship: 01/03 application deadline. $6,000, of which $2,500 will be paid on announcement of the award, and $2,500 will be paid after receipt and approval of the final research report. Designed to foster the development of the next generation of medical researchers...
  • THESE THREE WEEKS - DEADLINE - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP)*: 01/06 application deadline. a unique, year-long residential research training program which seeks to attract talented, research-oriented students to the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, MD. MRSP is not simply a research program but rather a career development program for students heading toward careers in biomedical research.
  • Spotlight on Primary Care Series - The Business of Primary Care: 01/11, 12-1pm, MedEd200. BYOLunch, but some light snacks also provided. Objectives: Participants will understand the variety in business models in clinical practice & learn about the challenges and benefits of various primary care business practice models.
  • 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!
  • Foundations Celebration for the Class of 2025: 01/26 @3pm, HSRF 100 (Hoehl Gallery). Celebrate the end of your Foundations Curriculum and those who supported you along the way!...

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Class of 2026

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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs

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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.

THESE THREE WEEKS:

  • RECURRING:
    • Kaiut Yoga for Chronic Conditions: Thursdays 9-10 a.m. on Zoom, offered through UVM Medical Center. For more information or to register, email Julia Oshea.
    • Mindfulness Tools for Health and Wellbeing for ALL Cancer Patients, Caregivers, Providers: 01/04. 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.

UPCOMING:

ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING INFORMATION/RESOURCES:

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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.

THESE THREE WEEKS:

  • Junior League of Champlain Valley Diaper Bank - "Great Diaper Drive": 12/31, 3-5pm, Gutterson Fieldhouse. Diapers also accepted at Dee Physical Therapy, Hula, and Health Living Stores during business hours. Learn More…

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO LCOMcare:

  • Art From The Heart:  a program connecting volunteers and art supplies to patients and caregivers. Free for patients at UVM Medical Center and Children's Hospital. Learn more...

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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...

THESE THREE WEEKS:

  • All UVM Administrative Offices Closed: 12/23/2022 - 01/02/2022. All UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed in observance of Holiday and Winter Break. Offices will re-open at 8am, Tuesday, January 03. Please plan accordingly, and we apologize for any inconvenience

UPCOMING:

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.

THESE THREE WEEKS:

  • SUBMISSION DEADLINE - 41st annual William Carlos Williams poetry competition*: 12/31 submission deadline. The top three prize-winning poems will receive a monetary award ($300, $200, and $100 for first, second, and third place, respectively) and will be considered for publication in the Journal of Medical Humanities.

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Non-LARNER CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

THESE THREE WEEKS:

  • DEADLINE - Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) 2023 Medical Fellowship*: 01/03 application deadline. Program runs 06/23 - 07/07, 2023. A fully funded fellowship program in contemporary professional ethics and ethical leadership; addresses current ethical issues facing medical professionals by first examining the role of German physicians in enabling Nazi policies, including their role in the Holocaust.

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ARTS & PUBLICATION

THESE THREE WEEKS:

  • SUBMISSION DEADLINE - 41st annual William Carlos Williams poetry competition*: 12/31 submission deadline. The top three prize-winning poems will receive a monetary award ($300, $200, and $100 for first, second, and third place, respectively) and will be considered for publication in the Journal of Medical Humanities.

ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION:

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Housing Opportunities

Graduate students are highly sought tenants in the Burlington area and property owners often advertise specifically to them with special rates (less than would be offered to undergraduate students). Don't hesitate to ask housing contacts if they would consider lowering the advertised rate to secure a graduate student; it never hurts to ask!

Explore housing opportunities & housing support resources via the UVM Off-campus Housing Site...

Burlington Off-campus Living Guide: Includes information to help off-campus students have successful experiences off campus. Check out the 6th edition of the UVM Off-Campus Student and Community Relations (OSCR) Off Campus Living Guide....

Landlord/Tenant and Housing Questions and Issues: Please contact OSCR (802-656-9405)

Lost & Found

Lost something? Email the Office of Medical Education (OME) a description of the item. OME and the Dana Medical Library recently joined the UVM campus-wide lost & found system and search not only the College of Medicine, but campus as a whole to see if it's been turned in. If it hasn't, the office can file a claim for the item should someone turn it in soon!

Found something? Please turn it into either the Office of Medical Education (Given Courtyard n100) or the Dana Medical Library (First floor of the Medical Education Center) and we will be sure to log it into the Campus-Wide Lost & Found Database.

Found items are kept up to 30 days, and then are donated to various local organizations depending on the item.