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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2023
- The last day that you can register for the match without an extra fee ($50): 01/31 registration deadline.
- Main Residence Match (NRMP) - Rank order Lists Entry begins at noon: 02/01, you will be able to start entering your Rank order list for the Main Residency Match.
- Co2023 Locker Return IMPORTANT: No longer using your Baird locker? Please let us know if you are finished with your locker by emailing Catherine Daniel.
We are welcoming new students to Clerkships in March, and we will need to provide them with pagers and UVMMC lockers. Contact Catherine Daniel with any questions.
- Co2023 Pager Return IMPORTANT: Please return your pager if no longer needed! Please bring your pager to Catherine Daniel at the OME suite (Given N100). Students who do not return their pager will be charged a replacement fee as
per the Medical Student Handbook policy. Contact Catherine Daniel
with questions.
- 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
- Co2023 Order deadline- Commencement Regalia Orders: Due February 3rd. All graduating students participating in commencement will receive a gown, hood, tam, and tassel at no cost to them. Participating
in graduation marks the completion of this phase of your medical education and the beginning of your career as a physician.
- COMPLETE APPLICATION DEADLINE - 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
- WE WANT YOU! - Commencement Student Keynote Speaker: 03/26 submission deadline. If you are interested in being considered for this role...
- 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.
- John Healey, MD '78 Medical Student Travel Award: 06/30 application deadline. The
Larner College of Medicine established the John H. Healey, MD ’78 Medical Student Travel Award Fund in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Dr. Healey’s graduation from the Larner College of Medicine. Awards will range
between $1,000 and $2,000 and will be based on student need. Students will be selected by the Committee for Awards, Scholarship and Honors.
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Class of 2024
- Surgery Senior Major Enrollment Deadline: 02/01 enrollment deadline. to enroll in the Surgery Senior Major Program is fast approaching.
- Extramural/Away Elective Resources: The Preparing for Advanced Integration
webpage has several resources available to you as you plan your away rotations, including the Extramural Guide,
which outlines the typical requirements and how to obtain the appropriate documentation. Please also see the Advanced Integration Frequently Asked Questions page for additional important information.
- 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.
- 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 register 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...
- The Prep for Practice course for the Class of 2024 will take place during the last 2 weeks of March: 3/20 - 3/31. Please see the course overview from Course Director Dr. Emily Greenberger
- John Healey, MD '78 Medical Student Travel Award: 06/30 application deadline. The
Larner College of Medicine established the John H. Healey, MD ’78 Medical Student Travel Award Fund in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Dr. Healey’s graduation from the Larner College of Medicine. Awards will range
between $1,000 and $2,000 and will be based on student need. Students will be selected by the Committee for Awards, Scholarship and Honors.
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Class of 2025
- Some notes on your wellbeing and progress around Step 1: Here’s a summary of available wellbieng resource. Read more in this recent email from Dr. Lee Rosen Director of student Well-being sent to M2s(soon to be M3s).
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - $15k Joseph Collins Scholarship: 01/27 application deadline. Outside of medical school, do you have a talent or practice of the fine arts, such as literature, music, opera, painting, dance, sculpture, etc..
- Co2025 Step-1 study Reserved rooms: The Office of Medical Education has reserved some quiet study space for our M2s, during the dedicated Step 1 Study Period (Jan 28-March 12):
Please reference the recently sent email with the reserved Step-1 study Rooms Schedule Here.
- 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
- LEAP Committee Call for Nominations: 02/12, Co2025 Nominations Deadline. Seeking nominations for co2025 LEAP Representative! (CT Campus Rep) self-nominations welcome.
- ACTION REQUIRED - Clean Out Your Given Lockers by July 1: 07/01 deadline. If you are going to be away during your Step 1 study month and transitioning to away rotations, please have “cleaning out your given locker”
on your radar/task list prior to your departure. Students who fail to clean out their lockers by 07/01 will be charged a $50 cleaning fee…
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Class of 2026
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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs
- Given Building Water Shutdown: Saturday 01/28 From 7 am - 3:30 pm. the water to the Given building, including the Courtyard at Given, will be off-line to allow for multiple emergent repairs to be completed. This shutdown affects
all water in the building, including hot and cold water (bathrooms unavailable), RO water, emergency showers, and eye washes.
- The Graduate Writing Center is open: The Graduate Writing Center is open for both in-person and online appointments.
- All Medical students Join LMSA's GroupMe: Please consider joining LMSA's GroupMe to get involved and be the first to know about upcoming events!
- 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.
- 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.
UPCOMING:
- Help Plan Student Performance Night: TBD. Are you musically inclined and interested in helping plan a coffeehouse/student performance night this February? Please contact Chellie Nayar and James Fanning with a Short email indicating your interest.
- 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 5:00-6:30 pm 1st Wednesday of each month. All offerings Mindfulness Tools offerings are free. For
more information or to sign up, contact Donna Smith.
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.
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:
- WED, Jan 25:
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds - “Teaching and Learning Pediatrics: A University of Vermont Children’s Hospital Medical Education Update”: 01/25, 8 - 9 am in person at david auditorium and via zoom.
- ANTISEMITISM 101: The Basics & How they Relate to Life at UVM: 01/25, 1 - 3 pm at the Interfaith center.
Learn about the origins and definitions of antisemitism and how it shows up on multiple levels in this Interfaith Center workshop with Temple Sinai's Rabbi David Edleson, D.Div. This presentation is part of a series helping
the UVM community to engage with spirituality and religion in our life and work on campus. Registration is required and space is limited!
- Spotlight on Primary Care Series: Summer Opportunities: 01/25, 12 - 1 pm - MedEdCenter 200 Sullivan Classroom. Medical
Students, Nurse Practitioner Students, Master of Social Work Students are all welcome to attend this informational session.
- Social Justice Coalition (SJC) Monthly Meeting: 01/25, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Via Zoom.
Join in on our monthly meeting to learn about ongoing social justice projects and initiatives at LCOM.
- FRI, Jan 27:
- 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...
- Larner College of Medicine Alumni Awards 2023: 01/27 Nomination Deadline: We
are currently seeking nominations. Nominate Someone Today Each year The Larner College of Medicine Alumni Association Awards Committee selects alumni to receive awards in five distinct categories.
- Good Morning Coffee/Tea - Student Lounge: 01/27, 7:30-8:15 am, outside the Larner-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; or whatever you’d like to talk about – or simply feel free to grab a drink and head off to start your day!
- Comprehensive Evaluation of Students with Complex Communication and Learning Profiles: 01/27, 99 am- 12 pm via Virtual meeting. Presenter Richard Reid, a school psychologist, will focus on comprehensive evaluation as a tool to measure growth, inform instruction strategies and curricular decisions, and measure ongoing growth.
- SAT, Jan 28, Sun, Jan 29: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for this day
UPCOMING:
- University Scholar Lecture Series - Fat and Flow elucidating the link between obesity and asthma: 01/31, 4:30 - 5:30, MedEdCenter 200. It is a great distinction that Dr. Anne Dixon In keeping with that honor, she will be providing a lecture as part of the University Scholar Lecture Series.
- 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.
- Women's Empowerment Self Defense Workshop: 02/01 - 5:30 - 8 pm. McClure Lobby Conference Room limited to 20 participants register. The overarching goal of this session is to help women discover their collective voice, address victim-blaming by redirecting the responsibility for all assaults onto the perpetrators, improve women’s sense of power and control, and,
as a result, reduce the likelihood of sexual assault and violence.
- Funding Opportunity for Early Career Investigators in Cardiovascular Research: 02/10 application deadline. The Early Career Advisory Committee of the CVRI is pleased to announce a unique funding opportunity for Early Career investigators funding applications requesting up to $10,000 will be considered.
- 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
THIS WEEK:
ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION:
- UVM/Larner:
- Larner Medicine: The Larner Medicine | January 11, 2023 | Volume V, Issue 1 recently "hit the shelves. Check Out...
- News ODEI: News from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion January 2023. Check out...
- In the News:
- The Light: Medical student Mason Blacker reflects on treating patients while stationed in Iraq and what is truly right and important in life. This episode is now available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else podcasts are available.
- ACADEMIC MEDICINE PODCAST - As the Sun Sets: Graduate nursing student Jessica Pierce reflects on what brings meaning to her job—discovering the person inside each patient and letting them see her compassion in return.
This episode is now available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else podcasts are available.
- AAMC News:
- Are some people immune to COVID-19?: Many healthcare workers and others never contracted the disease despite being heavily exposed. Read More...
- Why eliminating race-conscious admissions will hurt medical school students: The U.S. Supreme Court could erase years of progress in improving the diversity of the medical student population. Read More...
- Out of prison, but struggling to stay healthy: People released from incarceration suffer massive health problems — from diabetes to substance use disorders — and are 13 times more likely to die soon after release.
To address these issues, hospitals are employing formerly incarcerated people to help.
- What’s your specialty? New data show the choices of America’s doctors by gender, race, and age: More women are becoming doctors, doctors of different racial backgrounds are drawn to different areas of practice,
and sports medicine continues to grow fastest of all specialties, according to a new report from the AAMC.
- Building an Academic Transgender Medicine Center of Excellence - The 5-Year Johns Hopkins Experience: Work included developing an infrastructure that supports culturally competent care and provides
the breadth of services needed for transgender and gender-diverse care. Read more....
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