CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2018
- APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Become a Class Agent! 11/15 application deadline. Class Agents are dedicated alumni who volunteer their time to serve as the voice of their classmates at LCOM and who work to encourage support of the College each year. Read more...
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! 11/16. If you have anything in the Student Lounge (Given C122) fridge or freezer that you would like to keep, please pick it up or have a friend pick it up for you by no later than 5pm. Read more...
- Pulse 2018 Yearbook Class of 2018 Members Half-Page Template Instructions: 03/15/18 submission deadline. Each member of the Larner College of Medicine Class of 2018 is allotted a half-page space for a photo assemblage in the Pulse Yearbook. Templates are provided. Read more...
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Class of 2019
- THIS WEEK - Advanced Integration Info Session: 11/14. Annually, the Office of Medical Student Education hosts a Mandatory Advanced Integration Informational Session with the rising fourth-year class to review and answer any questions about planning your Advanced Integration year and the scheduling process. Read more about the info session/add it to your calendar…
- Prior to the meeting, test Oasis log-in to ensure you are able to browse 2018-2019 Advanced Integration offerings. By 12/1, you must identify your subspecialty advisor in Oasis to be eligible to participate in the upcoming lotteries. Questions and concerns will be addressed at the 11/14 meeting.
- Not Attending in Person? Please remember to preregister for the webinar. We are taking attendance.
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! 11/16. If you have anything in the Student Lounge (Given C122) fridge or freezer that you would like to keep, please pick it up or have a friend pick it up for you by no later than 5pm. Read more...
- Meet the Emergency Medicine (EM) Program Director: 11/27. The EM Residency Program, at UVMMC, will accept a first class in July of 2019. For anyone who is interested in a career in EM, Dr. Richard Bounds, the Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director, is offering a session for you on how to set up your 3rd and 4th year for a successful match. Read more...
- Apply to be a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Student Member: 12/01 application deadline. The Larner College of Medicine will be nominating one fourth year student as either American Medical Association (AMA) or Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)-appointed student member for academic year 2018-19. Read more...
- Doris Duke International Clinical Research Fellowship 2018–2019 Application now open: 01/09/18 Application Deadline. The International Clinical Research Fellowship (ICRF) program provides fellowships for U.S.-based medical students to take a year out from school to conduct mentored clinical research in developing countries. Read more...
- Year-Out Orthopaedic Research Opportunity at Johns Hopkins: 02/09/2018 Application Deadline. The Poggi Research Fellowship is a paid year of research in the Johns Hopkins Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery designed for students between their third and fourth years. Read more...
- SPEAKER FOR GRADUATION -It seems like a bit away, but the time has come to think about a speaker for your graduation. We're hoping to compile a list of people who may be suitable for this honor. Please offer your suggestions for who you'd like to have speak at our graduation.
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Class of 2020
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! 11/16. If you have anything in the Student Lounge (Given C122) fridge or freezer that you would like to keep, please pick it up or have a friend pick it up for you by no later than 5pm. Read more...
- Step 1 Support Series - SAVE THE DATE - NBME Dinner & Questions: 01/04/18. During this annual event, students will work in small groups on actual NBME exams with successful third and fourth year students. Read more/sign-up...
- Doris Duke International Clinical Research Fellowship 2018–2019 Application now open: 01/09/18 Application Deadline. The International Clinical Research Fellowship (ICRF) program provides fellowships for U.S.-based medical students to take a year out from school to conduct mentored clinical research in developing countries. Read more...
- REMINDER - Complete your Y2Q Survey! As of Monday, 10/30, we were one out of 15 schools with over 50% participation rate out of the 145 total (~55% of your class completed). Let's hold the lead (and maybe win some prizes)! Read more...
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Class of 2021
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ASH Minority Resident Hematology Award Program Mentor Form Request: 11/15. Trainees are matched with a career development mentor who provides guidance to the program participant throughout their residency, gain valuable knowledge of hematology, and ultimately, advance their careers. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - Schweitzer Panel: 11/13. Join current Schweitzer fellows for an information session from 12-1! We’ll be discussing our projects, what motivated us, and what our experiences have been this past year. Food provided! Read more...
- THIS WEEK - Summer Opportunities Panel: 11/17. OMSE's annual summer opportunities panel. Ask second year medical students questions about how they spent the summer between their first and second year. Lunch provided. Read more...
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! 11/16. If you have anything in the Student Lounge (Given C122) fridge or freezer that you would like to keep, please pick it up or have a friend pick it up for you by no later than 5pm. Read more...
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - One Heart Source 2018 Summer Experiential Learning Programs: 11/24. Programs are in Cape Town, South Africa. Offering a variety of 2, and 4-week volunteer programs/internships next summer. Read more...
- Summer Opportunity - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Research Training Program: 02/05/18 application deadline. Read more...
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Larner COMcares
- THIS MONTH - 2017 Winter Coat Drive: 10/30 - 11/30. Help us help the less fortunate. Donate your gently used coats. Read more...
- Contribute to the Home for the Holidays Event: 12/1 Sign-up Deadline. The LGBTQA Center is reaching out to the UVM community for food contributions for their Annual Home for the Holidays Event. Read more...
- 2017 Vermont Special Olympics Holiday Games: 12/10. This is a terrific volunteer experience helping out our medical team and athletes and also for you to experience the joy of Special Olympics and Unified Sports. Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- THIS WEEK - COMIS Systems Updates: 11/15. Services may be briefly interrupted as systems are restarted or modified. Read more...
- UVM Offices Closed 11/23 & 22/24: In honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday, all UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. We will re-open on Monday, 11/27, at 8 AM.
- Temporary WeeklyWire Deadline: In light of the Thanksgiving Holiday and UVM Office Closures, for the 11/27-12/3 issue of the WeeklyWire, please submit postings no later than 8AM, on Wednesday, November 22. Read more...
- Movie Tickets Drawing: The fall Roxy theater movie tickets WeeklyWire drawings have ended. Thank you to all of our careful readers/everyone who participated! Keep your eyes on the Wire always. We will run another drawing in the spring!
- Updated 2017 "Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact" Card - Now Available! Also known as the "Debt Fact Card," this card contains student loan indebtedness figures for the Class of 2017, sample repayment data, and information on tuition/fees and resident stipends. View/download the free resource at the AAMC Store...
- The University of Maryland's Office of Student Affairs Podcast for Medical Students: All about med student life and the journey to becoming a physician. Listen to new 15-20 min episodes each week. Covers topics including wellness, burnout, Step 1 prep and more. Available through iTunes or Google play or by clicking here for the latest episodes.
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
Let Your Voice Be Heard! Do you have opinions or concerns, but don’t know where to start? Reach out to your Student Council to get the ball rolling!
Wanted (FREE SWAG ALERT) - Examples of Foundations OneNote Notebooks: The LCOM EdTech group (part of COMTS) needs your OneNote notebooks. We want examples of your artistic skill, your innovative note-taking techniques and examples of how you use OneNote. LCOM-branded wooden yo-yos for those who submit selected examples. Hurry, supplies are limited. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Schweitzer Panel: 11/13. Join current Schweitzer fellows for an information session from 12-1! We’ll be discussing our projects, what motivated us, and what our experiences have been this past year. Food provided! Read more...
THIS WEEK - Peer Support Group: 11/13. This is a nonjudgmental, confidential meeting for students to share their experiences and listen to those of their peers. Lots of food will be provided. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Celebrating Excellence in Research: 11/13. 2017 UVM Medical Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award Recipient keynote speakers. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Information Session on UVM's Accelerated Master of Public Health: 11/14. Learn how you can fast-track your career in healthcare and get to work tackling local and global health issues and improving the lives of others. Read more...
THIS WEEK - UVM BOT Student Member Info Session: 11/14. Interested in being a Student Member on the UVM Board of Trustees? This is a great leadership opportunity for a first or second year medical student, and information sessions will be held this fall. Read more...
THIS WEEK - November Dining with the Deans: 11/15. This month’s special guest is Tiffany Delaney, MA. Ed., Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Read more/Sign Up...
DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! 11/16. If you have anything in the Student Lounge (Given C122) fridge or freezer that you would like to keep, please pick it up or have a friend pick it up for you by no later than 5pm. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Fresh Friday: 11/17. The Wellness Committee invites you to the monthly Fresh Friday. Come by the Student Lounge Friday, Nov 17 at noon for some fresh produce! Please contact Florence Lambert with any questions. Add this event to your calendar...
Dana Workshop - PubMed: Basics and Beyond: 11/21. This workshop will teach you how to efficiently search PubMed; use the built-in tools to refine your search results; and find full text articles. Read more...
UVM Home for the Holidays: 12/7. UVM students, staff, faculty, and alums are invited to join. Home for the Holidays is a wonderful way to casually connect with friends and colleagues before the winter break. Read more...
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP): 01/12/18 Application Deadline. The NIH MRSP is a year-long, closely-mentored research enrichment program designed to attract creative, research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students to the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, MD. Read more...
2018 April 6-7 Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference: Application Deadline is 02/05/18. The aim of the Conference is to provide students/fellows with an opportunity to network with advisors/role models from the basic and clinical sciences, medicine, public health, academia and the biopharmaceutical industry. Read more...
Interested in public health research? The VT Dept. of Health is looking for a medical student to work on a project characterizing the clinical presentations of individuals infected with Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia miyamotoi. You would be working with Dr. Jennifer Read, an Infectious Disease Program Physician at the Department of Health. For more information contact Dr. Jennifer Read
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
SUBMISSION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Red Wheelbarrow - Fall 2017! 11/15/17 submission deadline. UVMLCOM’s literary and visual arts magazine, The Red Wheelbarrow, is looking for submissions in the literary and visual arts. Read more...
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