- DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 3/26/2018 - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Class of 2018 Graduation Student Speaker: 3/26 submission deadline. With Match Week come and gone, we now are planning for Commencement and it is time to select the Class of 2018 student graduation speaker. If you are interested in being considered for this role, read more...
- University Hospital of Geneva Quality of Care Unit needs your help!* An international study on emotional difficulties among healthcare professionals. You will be working as a healthcare professional, soon. Your first impressions of your job, the difficulties you will encounter with your patients, and how you will overcome them, can teach us a lot. Read more...
- Name the Class of 2018 Locker! 4/15 deadline. For the Class of 2018 gift, we are naming a locker. If you have an idea of what you would like written on the locker, please email Stephanie Brooks by April 15. Read More...
- Share your knowledge with future UVM LCOM students! Have you ever wondered what resources would be most helpful for a course? Have you ever found yourself asking upperclassmen for advice on their experiences at LCOM? Read more...
- MANDATORY EXIT LOAN COUNSELING: It is time to sign up for a mandatory small group session on loan counseling (if you owe debt). Read more/Sign up...
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Class of 2019
- THIS WEEK - DISCOUNT DEADLINE - Doctors in Training Step 2 Course Discount Code Expires*: 3/26. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - CDC’s Epidemiology Elective Program for Medical and Veterinary Students:* 3/30 application deadline. Trains medical and veterinary students in applied epidemiology, public health, and global health. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - North American Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (NASTH) Student Research Fellowship*: 3/30 application deadline. Fellows receive a $5000 stipend and $2000 travel allowance for attending and presenting results at a professional meeting. A mentor is required and that mentor receives a $1000 stipend. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Jackson-Steindler Orthopedic Clerkship*: 4/1 application deadline. The award will include support for housing and travel. Read more...
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Apply to be on the Medical Curriculum Committee (MCC) for the 2018-2019 term! 4/2 application deadline. The MCC continuously reviews and evaluates the educational programs of the College of Medicine and oversees the Foundations and Clerkship Committees. Read more...
- APPROACHING NOMINATION DEADLINE - Call for Nominations for the Foundations and Clerkship Committees: 4/2 nomination deadline. 2 Students will be selected for each. Read about the committees and nomination process...
- Remediate/Rescheduled Clerkship Exams: Per the Student Handbook, students who have been given permission to remediate or delay an exam may do so. Read more to find out how...
- Share your knowledge with future UVM LCOM students! Have you ever wondered what resources would be most helpful for a course? Have you ever found yourself asking upperclassmen for advice on their experiences at LCOM? Read more...
- Stanford Clinical Opportunity for Residency Experience (SCORE) program*: SCORE will award a $2,000 stipend at the beginning of the rotation and provide housing to the student for the duration of the rotation. Read more...
- Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Call for Members*: Connect with the multifaceted medical resources and a worldwide community of emergency medicine academicians at a critical point your careers. $25/student. Read more...
- UConn Visiting Externship for Students Underrepresented in Medicine (VESUM)*: 4/30 application deadline. VESUM offers a stipend of $1,500 (to cover living and travel expenses). Read more...
- Underrepresented in Medicine Senior Scholarship Program for Pediatrics at University of Alabama School of Medicine*: 5/1 application deadline. Read more...
- URM pediatric externship at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH*: 4/30 application deadline. Read more...
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Class of 2020
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - FY18 Freeman Foundation Legacy Medical Scholarship: 3/26 application deadline. For up to 6 members of co2020 who demonstrate a passion for, and commitment to, meeting the health care needs of Vermonters, particularly in rural and underserved areas. $6,000 in the current 2017-2018 academic year (amount may vary based on number of applicants). Read more...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - CDC’s Epidemiology Elective Program for Medical and Veterinary Students*: 3/30 application deadline. Trains medical and veterinary students in applied epidemiology, public health, and global health. Read more...
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Apply to be on the Medical Curriculum Committee (MCC) for the 2018-2019 term! 4/2 application deadline. The MCC continuously reviews and evaluates the educational programs of the College of Medicine and oversees the Foundations and Clerkship Committees. Read more...
- Share your knowledge with future UVM LCOM students! Have you ever wondered what resources would be most helpful for a course? Have you ever found yourself asking upperclassmen for advice on their experiences at LCOM? Read more...
- Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Call for Members*: Connect with the multifaceted medical resources and a worldwide community of emergency medicine academicians at a critical point your careers. $25/student. Read more...
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Class of 2021
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Summer 2018 Larner College of Medicine Diversity & Inclusion Internship: 3/26 application deadline. Learn more about how diversity, inclusion and principles of social justice can positively influence medical education, and about strategies for incorporating these principles into the culture and curriculum. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - OMSE Summer Internship: 3/30 application deadline. Do you have an interest in medical education? Are you looking for summer employment in the Burlington area? Read more...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - North American Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (NASTH) Student Research Fellowship*: 3/30 application deadline. Fellows receive a $5000 stipend and $2000 travel allowance for attending and presenting results at a professional meeting. A mentor is required and that mentor receives a $1000 stipend. Read more...
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Apply to be on the Medical Curriculum Committee (MCC) for the 2018-2019 term! 4/2 application deadline. The MCC continuously reviews and evaluates the educational programs of the College of Medicine and oversees the Foundations and Clerkship Committees. Read more...
- Share your knowledge with future UVM LCOM students! Have you ever wondered what resources would be most helpful for a course? Have you ever found yourself asking upperclassmen for advice on their experiences at LCOM? Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- COMIS FYI: Please remember your laptop power cord when you come to LCOM. If you forget it, the library has a LIMITED number, and they are often all loaned out. COMIS is unable to loan computers, or parts, unless replacing a broken one. If you have a broken computer part, visit the COMIS service center (6-7300) as soon as possible for a warranty replacement.
- WeeklyWire Weekly Movie Tickets Drawing: And that's a wrap, folks! Thank you to all of our readers who participated in the Spring 2018 WeeklyWire Weekly Drawings! We look forward to the Fall's scavenger hunt. ~ Student Services
- Showers at last! We have located, secured and updated showers for our medical students!! There are two locations, one in the HSRF basement and the other over in Stafford Hall, 4th floor. Read the full emailed announcement for more information...
- Submissions to Community Monitors/Screens: Friday AM deadline. Students are welcome to submit announcements and events for inclusion in the weekly slideshow that displays on the monitors around campus. Read more...
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Larner COMcares
THIS WEEK - SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Support Closer Look Day: 3/31 submission deadline. Closer Look Day is upon us! To provide prospective students with a glimpse of life at LCOM, we are collecting quotes from medical students that capture who they are outside of school, whether it be your hobbies, goals, what you love about Vermont – anything! Read more...
Share your knowledge with future UVM LCOM students! Have you ever wondered what resources would be most helpful for a course? Have you ever found yourself asking upperclassmen for advice on their experiences at LCOM? Read more...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
Student Education Group (SEG) Update - What has you SEG been up to this month? Here's a brief overview: Discussed & supported creation of an academic guidebook student resource; Met Social Justice Coalition Leaders re: incorporating more social justice topics in the Foundations curriculum; Prep. & planning for LCME accreditation self-study process. Read more/contact SEG...
THIS WEEK - Peer Support Group: 3/26. A nonjudgmental, non-academic, 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 - March Dining with the Deans: 3/27. This month's special guests are from our Student Financial Services office. Read more/Sign-up...
THIS WEEK - Dana Medical Library Workshop - Advanced EndNote: 3/27. Move beyond the basics of creating an EndNote Library. Learn how to collaborate with others, manipulate formatting in citations and bibliographies, and harness EndNote's functionality to better manage your literature. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Human Genetic Engineering: Dreams & Nightmares Free dinner and program: 3/27. Can Genetic Engineering Eliminate Sickness and Death? Read more...
THIS WEEK - Running SIG Event - Spring into action (safely): 3/28. A fun interactive talk. Learn professional injury-prevention techniques from Green Mountain Rehab's Andy Bowden. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Pediatric Subspecialty Panel: 3/28. Hear from a pediatric cardiologist, PICU doc, orthopedic surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist, and pulmonologist. Pizza will be served! Read more...
THIS WEEK - Pathology Grand Rounds: "Urine Drug Testing: Navigating the Patient's Report": 3/28. Read more...
THIS WEEK - LCOM Medical Student Yoga Class: 3/28. Led by instructors from the community, mats and blocks are provided, and all levels are encouraged to join! Read more...
THIS WEEK - Surgery Senior Major Scholarly Project Paper Presentation: 3/29. Surgery Senior Majors, Class of 2018 will be presenting the Scholarly Project Research Paper Presentations. Read more...
THIS WEEK - UVM Pharmacology Seminar - "ORAI and STIM: The role of store-operated Ca2+ entry in the immune system and beyond": 3/29. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Wellness Committee's "Tasty Thursday": 3/29. Switching things up this month - Join us in the student lounge for Tasty Thursday. enjoy some fresh produce and snacks! Read more...
Community Medical School presents: “SPECIAL PANEL PRESENTATION: Transgender Health & Healthcare: Transitioning to Affirmative Care”: 4/3. with Dr. A. Evan Eyler, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry & Family Medicine; Kate Jerman, M.P.H., Director, LGBTQA Center at UVM; Eli Goldberg, Class of 2020; Lola Houston, LCOM SP; Relationship Coach. Read more...
Vermont Career Networking Night: 4/4. Meet 60+ UVM alums working in various industries. Read more...
UVM Cancer Center Research Symposium: 4/20. Focuses this year on Cancer Control in a Rural Environment. We are inviting three national speakers to join UVM faculty members, researchers and physicians. Read more...
Research Laureate Dr. Gary Stein - "The Cancer-Compromised Genome”: 4/23. Read more...
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
THIS WEEK - POSTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE - UVM Cancer Center Research Symposium: 4/1 submission deadline. 4/20 conference. Focuses this year on Cancer Control in a Rural Environment. Posters will be judged in two categories: (1) Faculty/Staff, (2) Post-doctoral/Pre-doctoral. Cash prizes will be awarded to a winner in each category. Read more...
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Women in Medicine Scholarships*: 4/1 application deadline. Four, $5,000 LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships for female medical students. Read more...
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Tina and Richard V. Carolan Rwanda Research Fellowship, Kigali, Rwanda*: 4/1 application deadline. Help develop new graduate medical, nursing, and health management education programs in the country. Read more...
APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - 11th Annual Residency Showcase at Northwestern -- Travel Stipends Available*: 4/2 application deadline. Offering a limited number of stipends up to $500 for prospective residents to attend the Showcase. Read more...
Introducing the HMS Master in Healthcare Quality and Safety*: 6/1 application deadline. A full-time, residential program over 9 months located on Harvard Medical School's campus in Boston. Read more...
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ARTS & PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
THIS WEEK - SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest*: 3/31 submission deadline. Asks medical and nursing students to engage in a reflective writing exercise that illustrates an experience where they or a team member worked to ensure that humanism was at the core of care. Cash prizes! Read more...
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