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September 27, 2024 Issue


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WeeklyWire 09/27/2024

Happy Friday,

Just a few updates this week to let you know about: As a reminder if you have something to post, please do so through this link

FOR ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS

Reminder about the 2024 Imbasciani-DiSalvo Lecture: 9/30 5:15PM -7:00PM Carpenter Auditorium. Improving the Way LGBTQ People are Cared for Throughout Life. Dr. Carey Candrian, PhD Associate Professor of Medicine-University of Colorado, Boulder. M1 and M2 students are required to attend in person. Zoom link here

From the Anesthesiology SIG - Anesthesiology Resident Ask Me Anything Panel: October 5th, 10-11am, MedEd 206. Anesthesiology residents at UVMMC will be taking part in a panel to answer any questions about training, lifestyle, factors to consider when applying for residency, etc. Please join in-person or via Zoom to hear helpful insights into the field of anesthesiology, the process of residency application, and how to get involved in the department here at UVMMC. Contact Rhea Puthumana (M2) rputhuma@med.uvm.edu

Medical Students for Choice - MSFC Guest Speaker Lunch: Join us for a powerful conversation with Amanda Zurawski, a fierce advocate for reproductive rights, as she shares her personal story of being denied an abortion in Texas. MSFC (Medical Students for Choice) is hosting a speaker event next Tuesday 9/24 at 12pm in MedEd 100 (pizza provided). We will be (virtually) hosting Amanda Zurawski, lead plaintiff of Zurawski v. United States and speaker at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. If you would like to join virtually, here is the link. Amanda is going to share how the recent abortion ban in Texas has profoundly impacted her life. If you have any questions for Amanda, please submit them here

Sent on behalf of Dr. Frank Ittleman: 

Dear students: 

After a lengthy hiatus due to myriad factors, not the least of which was the COVID pandemic which precluded travel and meetings, the Dr. Laurence Coffin Award will once again be available for those in need of funding for a particular research project or initiative. The Coffin Award was established following Dr. Coffin's death through the generosity of his family, friends, colleagues, and the Department of Surgery. The purpose was to both commemorate Dr. Coffin's stellar career at UVMMC and to provide support for young investigators to pursue projects that otherwise might not be funded. Dr. Coffin was Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery for over two decades. Through his leadership, dedication and skill, the CT program flourished, providing our patients with state of the art cardiac and thoracic care. Dr. Coffin was a man of many talents and interests-accomplished surgeon, painter, engineer, and lover of antique automobiles. Consequently, the Award is not limited to surgical research per se, but rather is available for any project that will benefit our institution, our patients, and the medical community. Possibilities include bench research, retrospective reviews, a question that demands an answer, and an educational experience to learn a new and compelling technique. Dr. Coffin valued creativity and enthusiasm, both of which are necessary ingredients for success. The Award is for one year and the stipend is 5,000 dollars. Due to the hiatus, we will be able to support at least two and possibly three awards for this coming year. 

To apply, please send an introductory letter to Julie Paris in the Department of Surgery at (julie.paris@med.uvm.edu), which should include the title of the initiative, a summary of the project with stated methodologies, goals, etc., and a simple budget describing how the money will be allocated. If you are a student, resident or fellow, a mentor should be included, as well. During the year, recipients will be expected to provide progress reports, and at the end of the year we are hopeful that there will be a finished product such as a publication, a poster board or a local or national presentation.

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2024. All applications will be judged by three members of the Department of Surgery and the recipients will be notified prior to the new year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at frank.ittleman@uvmhealth.org

The beautiful Shelburne Museum (https://shelburnemuseum.org/) is in dire need of some part-time Visitor Guides through the end of the season in late October. Their policy is to never close any of the buildings during the museum’s open hours (daily 10 am-5 pm)--but the college kids who worked over the summer are gone and the museum is very short staffed. Pay is $15/hr (with discounts at the museum shop and the cafe) to be a warm, welcoming body in one of the buildings or--cool beans!--on the restored 1906 steamboat Ticonderoga. You don’t need to be an expert on American history; just have some interest and enthusiasm and a friendly face. If you or someone you know might have as few as 3-4 hours per week or pretty much as many (or as few) hours as you want, please contact Catie Camp, Manager of Guide, Group Tour, and Volunteer Programs, at ccamp@shelburnemuseum.org or (802) 985-0831. Please pass it on, and tell her Lucy Gardner Carson sent you! 

FREE HOUSE AVAILABLE FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025: Quiet house in the South End available to 1 or 2 students while owner is away for February and March. Contact Anne Damrosch at annedam@comcast.net Text at 802-363-3444

Come Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with the Maimonides Society: When: October 2, 6:00-7:30 PM *Where: 25 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski Meet at the picnic tables near the water *Rain Location Change: Given Student Lounge. Join us for a meaningful Rosh Hashanah celebration to gather together and cast breadcrumbs into the water, symbolically casting away our sins to start the new year with a clean slate. Emily Iamarino, Events & Program Coordinator ODEI emily.iamarino@med.uvm.edu

M1 STUDENTS (co2028)

October SEC Meeting: The October SEC Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 5:30-7:30pm. Students running to be representatives must attend one meeting before general elections are held in mid-November. The meeting will be held in MedEd 204 or on zoom. In-person attendance is appreciated, though we hold our meetings in a hybrid fashion for folks who are unable to join on campus. Please email the SEC Chair, Chellie Nayar at chellam.nayar@med.uvm.edu with any questions. Hope to see you there! 

M4 STUDENTS (co2025)

Residency Applications: Congratulations on getting your applications submitted!! Take a few deep breaths and then start thinking about your interviews. Dean Dolbec and I will host an interview prep session on 10/10 at 5:30PM. We will also offer mock interviews for students who don’t have this opportunity within their chosen specialty. Please contact Nausheen nausheen.azhar@med.uvm.edu to schedule.

 

Have a great weekend!
Karen

Karen George, MD, MPH (she/her)
Associate Dean for Students
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science
Larner College of Medicine, Office of Medical Education
University of Vermont
Given Courtyard N-100
89 Beaumont Ave.
Burlington, VT 05405 

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