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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2023
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Class of 2024
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - 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...
- Dr. Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship: Submit application by 02/02/2023, 11:59 pm
. Dr. Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship is designated for college graduates who are in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of medical school
- The Early Career Advisory Committee of the CVRI funding opportunity for Early Career investigators: Complete application due 02/10/2023. Early Career investigators who are developing new skills and/or who are seeking a novel research experience aimed at developing a career in cardiovascular research
- David and Eleanor Ignat Scholar Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program: 02/15 application deadline. This program was established in 2022 by the Founding Donors, David and Eleanor Ignat, and the University of Vermont Foundation.
- 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...
- PRS Virtual Curriculum 2023 registration: The dates of the course will be February 6 - June 4, 2023 (17 weeks). Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Virtual Curriculum (PRSVC) for medical students registration for this year's course is now open and we would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your MS3s and MS4s who may be interested in enrolling.
- Additional Rescheduled Clerkship Exam Dates: Co2024 multiple Exam RE-Take dates added. Sign up to schedule...
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Class of 2025
- THIS WEEK - Spotlight on Primary Care Series - The Business of Primary Care: 01/11, 12-1pm, MedEd200.
BYO-Lunch, 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.
- THIS WEEK - 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!
- Step 1 Self Assessments (NBME Vouchers): All M2 students will automatically receive one Step-1 voucher in their OASIS. Please read more in this recent email from the director of the academic achievement...
- Scholars in Ophthalmology Research Summer 2023 Program for M1 and M2 students*: 01/17 application deadline.
- Dr. Joseph Maroon - The Intersection of Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine, and Being an Athlete: Wednesday, 01/18, 12-1 Pm. MedEdCenter 300 Reardon and via zoom. Dr. Maroon is a sports medicine expert and innovator in concussion management, and also is an athlete himself participating in the Ironman triathlon.
- 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!...
- Dr. Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship: Submit application by 02/02/2023, 11:59 pm. Dr.
Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship is designated for college graduates who are in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of medical school
- CUPID Summer Translational Oncology Program at Johns Hopkins*: Application due by 02/08/2023. The
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins is accepting applications for its 2023 CUPID Summer Translational Oncology Program.
- The Early Career Advisory Committee of the CVRI funding opportunity for Early Career investigators: Complete application due 02/10/2023. Early Career investigators who are developing new skills and/or who are seeking a novel research experience aimed at developing a career in cardiovascular research
- 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 - DEADLINE - Summer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles*: 01/09 application deadline. Looking for students who are interested in any field related to oncology and our goal is to promote their future success as potential physician-scientists related to oncology...
- Global Health Informational Session: 01/09, 12-1pm, HSRF 300.
An information session on Summer Global Health Electives at UVM, with a focus on opportunities for M1 medical students
- 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.
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - 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 - DEADLINE - Global Health Electives: 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.
- Scholars in Ophthalmology Research Summer 2023 Program for M1 and M2 students*: 01/17 application deadline.
- Dr. Joseph Maroon - The Intersection of Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine, and Being an Athlete: Wednesday, 01-18, 12-1 Pm. MedEdCenter 300 Reardon and via zoom. Dr.
Maroon is a sports medicine expert and innovator in concussion management, and also is an athlete himself participating in the Ironman triathlon.
- Class of 2026 AAMC Organization of Student Representatives Rep Selected: Please join us in congratulating Krystal Ramos Barrera as our newest AAMC OSR Representative.
We look forward to working with Krystal over the course of their medical education. Please reach out to Medical Student Services with any questions.
- PROSPECT Diversify Urology*: Application Deadline 01/16, Prospect: Expose, Engage, Mentor URiM medical students in research and urology 8-week focused summer medical fellowship
- Summer Research Opportunity - The Campagna Scholarship*: 01/18 application due. Campagna scholars will receive $5,000 for support of travel to and living expenses in Portland. Scholars are eligible for up to $2,500 additional award to support travel.
- UNC-Chapel Hill Medical Students Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) summer program*: 01/22 application deadline. Provides medical students with an enriching experience in aging-related research and geriatrics...
- APPLICATION DEADLINE - MGH Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP)*: 01/22 application deadline.
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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs
- THIS WEEK - Student Lounge Renovations/Updates: 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. There will be an architect and an engineer
in the Lounge on Thu, 01/12, 1-3pm, checking the existing mechanical and electrical conditions in both spaces ;they will need to get above ceilings and will be using a ladder to do so during this time.
- Proof of Enrollment: The UVM Registrar's Office provides "Proof of Enrollment" (often needed for ski passes, discounts on car insurance, etc.), via your myUVM portal. Instructions are under the Registrar's Office Enrollment Verifications web-page.
Turnover is usually less than one business day! Please contact the UVM Registrar with any questions.
- Need Something Call a "Letter of Good Standing" (different from proof of enrollment)? Email a request to Medical Student Services. Please indicate whether you
need an electronic format/hardcopy/both and where to send the letter.
- Reminding about mental health resources, and WellConnect in particular: Here’s a summary of what WellConnect offers. Read more in this recent email from Dr. Lee Rosen Director of student Well-being.
- 2022-2023 Larner Medical Student Body President Transition: Vinh Le recently resigned as student boy president, and the three M4 Medical Student Council members are assuming responsibilities. Read more in this recent emails from your Medical Student Leaders...
- Free COVID Tests are Back! The federal government is again offering free at-home COVID-19 tests mailed directly to your home! Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 at-home COVID-19 tests...
- FREE New York Times Subscription for UVM Students, Staff, and Faculty: You must use your UVM email address to create an account and then go to nytimes.com and login to start reading; the account may need to be reactivated
via the library link, periodically. Start exploring free NYtimes content, now…
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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:
- 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:
- Science on Tap - "Nanomaterials for the detection and treatment of disease": 01/17 @6pm, Burlington Beer Company, 180 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT.
- SAVE THE DATE - Fifth Annual "Larner StorySlamRx - Voices in Medicine" with Susanne Schmidt: 01/19, 7-9pm (doors open at 6:45pm), in person locations in VT & CT (RSVP kindly requested). Lights snacks and cash bar. This is a Moth-style StorySlam for all members of the UVM-MED community (all Larner, Nuvance, UVMMC faculty, non-faculty physicians, residents, staff, students, etc.)...
- Free Yoga Series: The UVM Campus Rec Yoga School is looking for people who would like to host a FREE 6-week yoga series with a yoga teacher in training: If interested, please email John McConnell
, Director of the UVM Yoga Teacher Training.
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.
UPCOMING:
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...
THIS WEEK:
- MON, Jan 09:
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Integrative Pain Management Conference call for Proposals (deadline extended): 01/09 submission deadline.
UVM's Biennial Integrative Pain Management Conference is designed for healthcare professionals to learn about integrative therapies and share best practices, research, and innovations in chronic pain treatments.
- Combined Family Medicine & Pediatric Grand Rounds - Khan Family Fund Refugee and Immigrant Health Lectureship - “Climate Change, Human Health, and Mobility: Essential Information for the Practicing Clinician":
01/09, 8-9am, UVMMC Davis Auditorium / via Zoom.
- Physiology Seminar: 01/09 - 12pm, HSRF 400. Building mathematical models to connect molecular and cellular muscle measurements.
- UVM Larner Med Communications Task Force Quarterly Check-in: 01/09, 12-12:45 pm - Via Zoom.These
meetings are open to anyone passionate about communications and/or has ideas for improving communications across the College.
- TUE, Jan 10:
- WED, Jan 11:
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds - "Article that changed my practice": 01/11, 8-9am, UVMMC Davis Auditorium & via Zoom.
Occurs every Wednesday.
- 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.
- 2023 Hot Topics in Public Health- Webinar Registration: 01/11, 12:30 pm Via Zoom.
The pandemic placed public health in the forefront of media and community conversations.
- THU, Jan 12:
- FRI, Jan 13:
- SAT, Jan 14:
- SUN, Jan 15:
UPCOMING:
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds "Teaching and Learning Pediatrics: A University of Vermont Children’s Hospital Medical Education Update": 01/18 - 8-9 am Hybrid Event - In person in Davis Auditorium (UVMMC) or Via Zoom
- UVM Biomedical Engineering Research Conference: 01/18 - 12-1:00 pm, HSRF 200. BME Research Conference starting this Fall! Please join us for the inaugural UVM Biomedical Engineering Research Conference.
- January Monthly MSST Meet- Lunch Pizza: 01/18, 12-1:00 pm,Outside OME Suite (Given-N100)
. Hello from your friends on the Medical Student Services Team (MSST)! Join us for grab-and-go afternoon Pizza
- MLK Health Equity Lecture - Quinn Capers, IV, MD, FACC, FSCAI Larner College of Medicine: Wednesday, 01/18 - 5:30-7Pm. MedEdCenter 200 Sullivan Classroom. Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Equity Lecture Series Why We Can’t-Wait.
- SAVE THE DATE - Fifth Annual "Larner StorySlamRx - Voices in Medicine" with Susanne Schmidt: 01/19, 7-9pm (doors open at 6:45pm), in person locations in VT & CT (RSVP kindly requested). Lights snacks and cash bar.
This is a Moth-style StorySlam for all members of the UVM-MED community (all Larner, Nuvance, UVMMC faculty, non-faculty physicians, residents, staff, students, etc.)...
- Here to help December Clinic: January 21, 11am-2pm, 21 Beull St. Burlington, VT 05401.The
Here to Help SIG is hosting our monthly event to provide free food, haircuts, clothing, and other services to our community! Please sign up to volunteer for the 90-minute shift...
- Save the Date: MLK Jr. Celebration Keynote: Thursday, January 26, 4:00–5:30 p.m. Mark your calendar for the 2023 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Keynote with Carolyn Finney
- Save the Date 5 finalist CVRI 4th annual Viridis Montis Early Career Investigator Challenge in Cardiovascular Disease: 02/01, in person Larner classroom UVM. 5 finalists will compete for $5,000 in research funding.
- SAVE THE DATE- The UVM DEI & Flynn Partnership Featuring a Show by the ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER: 05/02 - 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
This season, the UVM Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is sponsoring a show featuring the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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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ARTS & PUBLICATION
UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION:
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