Office of Medical Education

February 06 - 12, 2023

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 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
• THIS WEEK - 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.
• 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.
• Save-the-Date for Match Day: 03/17 at 11:40 am at MedEd Pavilion. Match Day 2023 is fast approaching and many of you have begun making plans for family and friends to join you for this important milestone in your medical school career.

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Class of 2024

• THIS WEEK - 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 
• Immunization forms for Extramurals:Urgent attention is needed now. Important updates to the immunization form process for Extramural rotations.
• THIS WEEK - 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.
• 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...
• 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... 
• VSLO student webinar Updated Advisor Resources; Upcoming Student Webinar: 02/16 at 7:00 pm, Via Webinar. We hope you will encourage your students to join us to hear directly from a panel of Host institutions and gain an understanding of their review and decision-making processes. 
• 2023 AMAF Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Program: 02/17, Application Deadline. The AMA Foundation offers $10,000 tuition-based scholarships to rising final-year medical students. 
• LCOM Dean's Medical Student Research Fellowships (DMSRF) 2023-24: 03/06  at 5 pm application deadline. This one-year program is designed to occur during a leave from the 4th year of medical school (July 1 through June 30)
• AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum - Get your specialty questions answered!: 03/23, 1 - 4 Pm, Virtual event online registration required. This annual event hosted by the Careers in Medicine® program works to provide equitable access to specialty exposure, where medical students can view resources, chat with specialty representatives and AAMC staff, as well as attend a live presentation with residents about their specialty choice.
• Extramural Opportunities in FM and ObGyn: 04/30, application deadline. Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC) is now accepting 4th year Medical Student applications for Family Med and ObGyn Sub-Internship Rotations 

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Class of 2025

• 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.
• THIS WEEK DEADLINE - 2023 Herbert W. Nickens Awards: 02/07 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... 
• THIS WEEK - Dana USMLE Coffee Hour: 02/08, at 3 pm, in the Dana Medical Library. Drop by the library for a free cup of coffee and some quality study time
• THIS WEEK DEADLINE - 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.
• THIS WEEK 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 
• THIS WEEK DEADLINE - LEAP Committee Call for Nominations: 02/12, Co2025 Nominations Deadline. Seeking nominations for co2025 LEAP Representative! (CT Campus Rep) self-nominations welcome.
• 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...
• AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum - Get your specialty questions answered!: 03/23, 1 - 4 Pm, Virtual event online registration required. This annual event hosted by the Careers in Medicine® program works to provide equitable access to specialty exposure, where medical students can view resources, chat with specialty representatives and AAMC staff, as well as attend a live presentation with residents about their specialty choice.

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Class of 2026

• THIS WEEK - Eye Protection Order selection: Try on your preferred 3 frame styles and select your preferred color, by 02/07. Thanks to the generosity of the Larner Alumni Association, we are happy to provide co2026 students with Stoggles as an option for eye protection.
• LCOM Medical Student Summer Research - Pre-Proposal Co2026 Submission: 02/13, submission deadline. Submit the pre-proposal form electronically to Amir Sadick Must be submitted as a single PDF document with the file name “2023_SummeResearch-PreProposal_studentlastnamestudentfirstname”.
• 2023 NYU/ Bellevue Emergency Medicine Summer Medical Student Fellowship for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine*: 02/15 application deadline. We encourage URM students who are interested in EM to apply to our 4-week Summer Fellowship. We are offering 5 funded positions, including NYU housing & travel to New York City.
• The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Mentorship Opportunity for URiM M1 Students*:02/24, Application Deadline. This program is specifically designed to provide Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) first-year medical students the opportunity to participate in an in-person, all-expenses-paid, two-week mentorship program at the ABEM headquarters (East Lansing, Michigan) June 5-16, 2023.
• 2023 Gold Student Summer Fellowships*: 03/20, application deadline. The grant award includes a stipend for a single project of up to $4,000 for a 10-week period. Proposals are selected based on a set of criteria that includes quality and quantity of patient interaction, methodology, and more.
• Welcome Social Justice Coalition Organizers for the Co2026: Please help us congratulate and welcome Camila Salcedo, Krystal Ramos Barrera, and Wendy Memishian as the Social Justice Coalition Organizers for the Class of 2026. 
• AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum - Get your specialty questions answered!: 03/23, 1 - 4 Pm, Virtual event online registration required. This annual event hosted by the Careers in Medicine® program works to provide equitable access to specialty exposure, where medical students can view resources, chat with specialty representatives and AAMC staff, as well as attend a live presentation with residents about their specialty choice.
• Summer Research Scholarship in Neurosurgery for Black Medical Students*: 04/01 Application Deadline. The purpose of the award is to provide a neurosurgical-based research fellowship for Black students attending medical school or post–graduate training (Master's or Ph.D.), who wish to gain research experience in the fields of neuroscience and neurosurgery, and have early exposure to the field of neurosurgery.

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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs

• Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) - Join the Gender Equity Listserv: Want to keep up to date on Gender Equity events and initiatives? Join the Gender Equity Listserv.
• Medical Student Council Newsletter: | Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 Edition. Check Out...
• Overdrive at Dana Library: UVM Libraries are delighted to announce that we have added Overdrive to our offerings. Please see the Libraries’ OverDrive guide for information on how to get started, and on how to join our local library – the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. UVM students, staff, and faculty are eligible to join.
• Research Study Seeks Parent and Child Participants: Are you the parent or guardian of a preschool-aged child? Has your child attended a preschool program? If so, consider joining the Early Childhood School Readiness Project. Parents earn $50 and children earn a prize! READ MORE...
• Welcome Social Justice Coalition Organizers for the Co2026: Please help us congratulate and welcome Camila Salcedo, Krystal Ramos Barrera, and Wendy Memishian as the Social Justice Coalition Organizers for the Class of 2026.
• 2023-2024 Student Body President-Elect and 2024-2025 Student Body President Announced!: Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025 elected Justin Henningsen, Medical Student Council Chair of Student Leadership, to step into this role. Congratulations, Justin!
• Join us on a BHM Journey: The Vermont Office of Racial Equity and the Vermont Human Rights Commission are excited to announce a 28-day series to commemorate Black History Month. Every day in February, we will share one event, quote, resource, fact, or activity that spotlights the greatness of the Black community. Are you in? It takes 1 minute to sign up...  
• The Graduate Writing Center is open: The Graduate Writing Center is open for both in-person and online appointments.
• 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.

THIS WEEK:

• Brain Club: Urgency Culture & Internalized Ableism: 02/07, at 6 - 7 pm. Virtual event. This month's theme centers around Urgency Culture. We live in a world where there is so much pressure to do more, achieve more, be more -- and it's hurting our health, literally. 
• Brave the Elements Feb. 10: Winter Bike to Work Day: 02/10, 12 - 1 pm at UVM Bikes Coop at Booth House. Join the growing community of cyclists in Burlington and around the world to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day. 

UPCOMING:

• Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care: Feb, 13 - 17. Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care is a weeklong recognition event. GHHS chapters, medical schools, and patient care institutions from across the country promote activities to celebrate their dedication to ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Healthcare Burnout Symposium: Feb 23 - 25, in Los Angeles, CA.  Learn how to productively & proactively discuss the factors that impact wellness
• 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.

• Brain Club: Urgency Culture & Internalized Ableism: 02/07, at 6 - 7 pm. Virtual event. This month's theme centers around Urgency Culture. We live in a world where there is so much pressure to do more, achieve more, be more -- and it's hurting our health, literally.
• THE WASHINGTON POST: Seasonal affective disorder can last for months. Here are the signs.
• 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.
• 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...
• Online Oncology Yoga classes:  for more information or sign up Email Geri-Ann Higgins
• The Trauma Survivors Network (TSN): is a national community of patients and families looking to connect with one another after a serious traumatic injury. The UVM Medical Center TSN is committed to supporting traumatic injury survivors and their families as they navigate the road to recovery. Learn more...
• UVM Mindfulness: UVM offers many free opportunities to support undergrads, graduate students and staff. Learn more...

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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:

• MON, Feb 06:
  • CME - Family Medicine Grand Rounds- “Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents”: 02/06, 8 - 9 am, In Davis Auditorium and Via Zoom.  

• TUE, Feb 07:
  • CMB Seminar - “Organoid based approaches to decrypting fertilization requirements for Cryptosporidium”: 02/07, 11:30 - 12:30 pm, Hybrid In-Person, MedEd 200 and Via Zoom.
    

• WED, Feb 08:
  • Pediatrics Grand Rounds - "Finding the Needle in the Haystack - Tales from the Pediatric ED": 02/08, 8 - 9 am via Zoom Only.
  • Redox Biology & Pathology (RBP) seminar: 02/08, 11 - 12 pm Via Zoom. Studies of selenoporoteins in redox biology - methodologies and novel insights.
  • THIS WEEK - Dana USMLE Coffee Hour: 02/08, at 3 pm, in the Dana Medical Library. Drop by the library for a free cup of coffee and some quality study time

• THU, Feb 09:
  • Join us for February Random Chats about Data: 02/09, 11 - 12 pm at the Dana Library classroom 108. The first will be held at Dana Library and will focus on Data Collection - sampling techniques, small sample size methodologies, and bias.
    

• FRI, Feb 10:
  • 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.
  • 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.

• SAT, Feb 11, Sun, Feb 12: No UVM/UVM Larner Med community events posted for this day
  

UPCOMING:

• Environmental Health SIG Journal Club: 02/14, 12 - 1 pm, in MedEd 202. We will be discussing the environmental side effects of medication usage and how we can better treat wastewater for human and non-human health.
• Pediatrics Grand Rounds - "Creating an Empowerment (Decolonized) Model in Global Health: An Evolving Practice to Build Capacity, Research Methodologies, Educational Modalities, and Health Equity": 02/15, 8 - 9 am, Davis Auditorium and via zoom.
• UVM Biomedical Engineering Research Conference: 02/15, 12 - 1 pm. In HSRF 200. This interdisciplinary research conference is intended to bring together the rich pool of faculty and students participating in BME-related research here at UVM.
• Updates on All Things Research at UVM: 02/15, 4:30 - 6 pm, in Waterman 427. Vice President Kirk Dombrowski hosts a Research Forum to answer any questions from faculty, staff, and researchers. The event will also be live-streamed on UVM's YouTube channel.
• Pediatrics Grand Rounds - "Pollution, Climate Change and Children's Health": 02/22, 8 - 9 am, in Davis Auditorium and via zoom.
• 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:

• 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.

UPCOMING:

• 2023 UVM First Nations Scholarship: 02/17 application deadline. For students interested in issues impacting communities of Indigenous peoples, who identify as Indigenous/Alaskan Indigenous, pursuing any major available at UVM... 
• John Van Sicklen Maeck, MD’39 Scholarship: 02/24, submission deadline. The amount of the scholarship is $6,200. Mrs. Maeck asked that the scholarship be used to promote the entry into the medical profession of students whose primary preparation has been in the liberal arts rather than the sciences.
• 2023 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship*: Application deadline 03/31. Thirty scholarships of up to $5,000 each and three scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic and personal achievement. Learn more about UCB Family program...
• 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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Non-LARNER CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

THIS WEEK:

• National Health Equity Grand Round:02/07, 2 -3:30 Pm ET, Register now. The History of Racism in U.S. Health Care;  Root Causes of Today's Hierarchy and Systems of Power.
• The Penn State Cancer Institute - PROMISE Summer Internship Program: 02/10 application deadline. PROMISE Program is a holistic internship program to inspire the next generation of cancer researchers and oncologists.  Interns will receive $6,000 (prior to taxes) for the 10-week summer session. Additional financial support for housing of up to $1,000 for the summer is available.
• Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP) for medical students: 02/12 application deadline. Winn CIPP students receive a $7,500 stipend for their participation during the externship. During the program, they learn the basics of clinical trials and work at community-based clinical research organizations to provide outreach, education, and engagement on clinical trials.

UPCOMING:

• National Academies to host webinar on new report exploring anti-racism in STEMM organizations: 02/14, at 11 am ET, Virtual event. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will release a consensus study report, Advancing Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations,
• ASH HONORS (Hematology Opportunities for the Next Generation of Research Scientists) Award:02/15 application deadline. The ASH HONORS Award contributes to the development of the next generation of hematologists by providing research funding for talented M1 and M2 as well as first- and second-year medical residents. $5,000 stipend and $1,000 travel expense included. 
• Application Deadline - all medical students " Integrative Medicine Leadership Training Opportunity": Application due 02/15. Interested in leadership and education around integrative medicine? Apply for this summer program. 
• National SKMC Buprenorphine Waiver Training: 03/04, 8 - 4:30 pm - via Zoom free, registration required. The chapter has chosen to focus its efforts this year on discussing topics that are not always given a great deal of attention in the medical school curriculum, but that greatly impact the ability to provide humanistic care

• 2023 Gold Student Summer Fellowships*: 03/20, application deadline. The grant award includes a stipend for a single project of up to $4,000 for a 10-week period. Proposals are selected based on a set of criteria that includes quality and quantity of patient interaction, methodology, and more.
• Jump into creating solutions for a healthcare challenge at the inaugural Healthcare Barrier Hackathon: March 24 - 26, Hybrid and option in-person Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. Winning teams will receive cash prizes of $750 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place! 

• Mount Sinai Medical Student Research Opportunities: 03/31 application deadline. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC, Department of Otolaryngology is offering paid research opportunities for medical students interested in a scholarly year.
• American Medical Association’s Medical Student Advocacy Conference: March 2 - 3, in Washington, D.C. Registration deadline 02/15. Receive training to become a successful public health advocate, Meet with the nation’s top decision-makers on Capitol Hill, and Gain leadership skills to set them up for success. 
• Clinician-Scientist Training Program (CSTP) for Medical Students: Rolling basis application deadline 03/31. The Clinician-Scientist Training Program (CSTP) is a 9–12-month research track offering 2 US medical students per year the opportunity to be involved in meaningful research experiences with close mentorship by world-class faculty researchers.
• Global Surgical Innovation 2023 National Conference Hosted by University of Michigan:04/01 at University of Michigan. The conference is being hosted by the Global Surgery Student Alliance, an organization with 70 chapters in universities across the nation; we wanted to extend an invitation to your students and any surgery-focused groups at your school, inviting them to attend the conference.

ADDITIONAL CAREER/RESEARCH/LEADERSHIP/FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION:

• Gold Human InSight Webinar: Nursing Leadership Panel: This Gold Human InSight Webinar features a Nursing Leadership Panel on the “Delivery of Humanistic Community-Based​ and Community-Responsive Care.” This presentation was taped live at the 2022 Planetree International Conference in Baltimore and is now available to the entire Gold community.
• Gold Human InSight Webinar: Trauma-Informed Care as Person-Centered Care: This presentation was taped live at the 2022 Planetree International Conference in Baltimore and is now available to the entire Gold community.
• Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup | November-December 2022: The Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup features summaries of nine recently published studies on humanism in healthcare...

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ARTS & PUBLICATION

ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION:

• “Aha” moments that revealed the humanity of medicine: Read Dr. Hills' beautiful story and more "aha" moments.
• Navigating the “me+we” mindset, from Dr. Ron Epstein: In a new essay, Mindful Practice co-founder Dr. Ron Epstein reflects on the role of social networks in health: "Increasingly," he writes, "I see the skills that we need as clinicians as relational and collective, not merely individual."Read the blog post...  
• UVM/Larner:
  • Larner Medicine: The Larner Medicine | January 25, 2023, | Volume V, Issue 2 recently "hit the shelves. Check Out...
  • News ODEI: News from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion January 2023. Check out... 
  • The Forerunners (from Vermont Medicine, Fall 2022 Issue) - By Ed Neuert: They came, for the most part, from points far away from the farmland and hills of the Green Mountain State. They came from other shores, and from cities and towns across the American South. They were the first few African American students to study medicine at the University of Vermont…
  • In the News:
    • Using CBD in a New Way, With Whey: The Medical Cannabis Center for Research and Education at the Larner College of Medicine is at the forefront of the development of a new whey-based technology that will make CBD six times more bioavailable, or easily absorbed into the body.
    • What nurses and teachers won by withholding their “feminized labor”: Read more in the WORKDAY MAGAZINE. 
    • WASHINGTON POST: Addiction scientist at UVM offers sober tips for non-alcoholic fun.  
    • WCAX-TV: Pediatrician urges parents not to panic over study on gas stoves and asthma.
• ACADEMIC MEDICINE PODCASTS:
  • New podcast episode: Gold Student Summer Fellow explores traditional remedies in Ecuador: Listen to medical student Abbygale Willging of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine share her Gold Student Summer Fellowship project, which explores the use of traditional home remedies among patients in the Riobamba, Ecuador, community. 
  • AAMC leaders join the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine podcast for a conversation on reducing health inequities: Whelan and Skorton also share their insight into current Supreme Court cases that are examining whether race-conscious admissions is lawful, raising concerns about the future of holistic admissions in higher education, and what will happen if affirmative action is overturned. Listen Now...
    
  • Gold Student Summer Fellowship: Mobile care for new mothers in rural Vermont: Listen to the University of Vermont medical students Lindsay Aldrich and Richard Vuong share their Gold Student Summer Fellowship project, creating a mobile health vehicle to bring postpartum care to mothers in rural Vermont. listen here...
  • Learning Curve: Nicholas R. Lenze, a resident in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, reflects on the delicate balance between being an efficient resident and a doctor. Listen Here...
  • She Served Him Well: Nurse practitioner Danielle Blackwell reflects on the person who inspired her to become a nurse. Listen here...
• The Nocturnist - "Shame in Medicine"*:
  • The Nocturnists is Nominated for an Ambie Award: proud to announce that our work has been nominated for an Ambie Award for "Best Indie Podcast." The winners will be announced on March 7th in Las Vegas, so please cross your fingers and wish us luck!
  • Conversations - Matthew Wetschler, MD: n this episode, Emily speaks with physician-painter Matthew Wetschler about pushing limits, the tension between presence and absence, and how he’s remained curious in the aftermath of the crisis. Listen to the episode... 
  • Conversations - The Myth of Normal: Emily speaks with physician and author, Dr. Gabor Maté about his latest book. Which explores the connections between our environment, psychological wounds, and medical disease. 
  • Conservations - On Rotation: Emily speaks with  physician, artist, and author Shirlene Obuobi about fiction as escapism, and the stories behind her debut novel, On Rotation.
• AAMC News:
  • Vaccine Voices – Why Pediatric Vaccines Are So Important: A drop in immunization rates has opened the door to once-eliminated childhood diseases. Read More...
  • The unlikely friendship between a Muslim doctor and a former Klan member: Heval Kelli, MD, fled persecution in Syria and eventually became a cardiologist in the United States. Chris Buckley fought in Afghanistan and came home loathing Muslims. Now they’re on a mission to help heal our nation. Read More... 
  • Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research provide hope for patients: While there is no cure, researchers say a newly approved drug, advanced testing, and increasing knowledge about the disease may improve patients’ lives. Read More... 
  • It’s tempting to say gun violence is about mental illness. The truth is much more complex: Focusing on mental illness as the cause of mass shootings diverts attention from the larger problem of gun violence in the U.S., two experts argue. Read More...

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