- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Pick up your commencement regalia: 5/18. If you requested to have your graduation regalia delivered to the LCOM Mailroom, and have not picked it up yet, please do so. Read more...
- THIS WEEK- Senior Week Events: Events are posted to the COM Student Activities Calendar and details are being added to our Google Doc Sign-up for all events (multiple tabs on the bottom. Sign-up, now! Please contact Stephanie Brooks with any questions.
- FYI - Email Accounts: Students retain their COM email address for one year following their graduation. COMTS suggests students configure their COM email with a forwarding rule via Outlook Web Access as soon as they get a new [professional] email address. If you have questions, use https://comis.med.uvm.edu/footprints or call (802) 656-7300
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Class of 2019
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Fall/Winter Global Health Elective (Oct. 2018 - Fe 2019): 5/14 application deadline. Applications for the fourth-year elective are accepted 3 times per year and should be submitted at least 6 months prior to desired travel dates. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - OHSU Diversity Program for Visiting Students*: 5/15 application deadline. Provides $1200 and mentoring/networking for fourth-year students. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Cincinnati Minority Visiting Clerkship Rotations*: 5/15. Read more...
- Transcripts for VSAS: Students who are applying for Extramural rotations through VSAS must remember to request a copy of their transcript from the UVM Registrar’s Office after they have submitted their applications. Applications can’t be released to programs until all required documentation is uploaded. Transcripts can be requested online via the myUVM portal.
- In the "issued to" field enter VSAS
- In the "send to email address" field enter Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu
- IMPORTANT - ERAS Opens/ERAS Tokens: 6/7 - Electronic Residency Application Service, will open with full services for the 2019 Match cycle. You will be able to start working on your main application at this time; tokens will be issued to you in the coming days. Read more...
- Visiting Elective Scholars Program in Psychiatry at UCLA*: Apply through Sept 2018. Read more...
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Class of 2020
- New Item Formats to Appear on Medicine Clinical Science Subject Examination: Beginning Aug 2018. NBME will incorporate short-answer questions examinations administered at both medical schools and Prometric. Read more...
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Class of 2021
- Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) Information Session: 5/24. Learn about/apply to the LIC Program in Glen Falls, NY. Students at the regional campus site will meet the objectives of each clerkship in a longitudinal manner rather than in the traditional block schedule. Read more...
- Free Practice USMLE Step 1 questions*: Test yourself on 75 Kaplan USMLE step 1-style questions with explanations...
- 36th Graduate Summer Institute of Epidemiology and Biostatistics*: 6/11 - 6/29. Offers short, intensive courses in epidemiology and biostatistics intended to develop an understanding of the principles, methodologic strategies and practical aspects of epidemiological research. Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- New Foundations Director: Karen Lounsbury, Ph.D., was appointed director of Foundations in the Office of Medical Student Education, effective May 1, succeeding Paula Tracy, Ph.D., who stepped down after six years in the position. Read more...
- Upcoming Improvements to NBME Self-Assessments: Beginning 6/2. Examinees who complete an NBME self-assessment will see the correct answers for all questions, several changes will be made to the performance profile, and several updates to the Score Interpretation Guide for the CBSSA and the CCSSA to occur. Read more...
- UVM Gender-Inclusive Restrooms: There are many gender-inclusive, single-user, lockable restrooms on-campus. Most of them are simply marked “Restroom.” Gender inclusive facilities like these are available to and benefit everyone. Read more...
- UVM Offices Closed 5/28: In honor of the Memorial Day Holiday, all UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed Monday, 528. We will re-open on Tuesday, 5/29, at 8 AM.
- Welcome Donna O'Malley as Interim Director at Dana Medical Library: Read the full memo regarding this appointment...
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LCOMcares - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
THIS WEEK - Here to Help Clinic - Meal Prep Support: 5/18. Help Max chef up something yummy on Friday May 20 (1-4) that will be served at the clinic the next day. Read more/sign-up...
THIS WEEK - Volunteer at the Here to Help Clinic: 5/19. Make Connections - Come to the Clinic Saturday May 19 (anytime between 10:30-3) at the First United Methodist Church (21 Buell Street). Read more/sign-up...
Here to Help Clinic Dark Sock Drive: There will be a box in the student lounge to collect socks for the homeless folks in the area. Socks are often the first thing to wear out, and dark is better than white at hiding stuff. Please contact Shae or Lauren with any questions.
Volunteer at Medical Reunion 2018: 6/8 - 6/10. Alumni from the last 60+ years will be on campus for this special weekend. In addition to a great networking opportunity, all volunteers will receive a Dr. Moo tote bag and have the option of getting breakfast and a free picnic lunch on Saturday, June 9. Read more/sign-up to support this event...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
Student Council - May Meeting Update: Student Lounge – cost estimates requested to increase the electrical circuits in the kitchen to enable more microwaves to be utilized without overloading breaker; COMTS is working to get the computer kiosks running well; fridge cleaning will take place later this month. Vermont Marathon Community service opportunity, End of Year Banquet - "the Endies". Read more on the student council webpage (including meeting minutes)...
SEG Update: So, what are your SEG Representatives up to this month? A brief overview: Welcomed new committee reps to the team and explained responsibilities; Discussion with Dr. Tania Bertsch re: Clerkship Committee, latest evaluations, and how SEG can contribute; Update on Neural Sciences course feedback. More details and contact info available on our webpage...
THIS WEEK - Free week @ Campus Rec! 5/14 - 5/18. All group fitness classes are free, all week! Please contact UVM Campus Recreation with any questions. Get this on your calendar...
THIS WEEK - Dana Medical Library Workshop - Introduction to Zotero: 5/15. Will teach you how to add references to your library, manage those references, and automatically insert citations into your paper and build your bibliography. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Final Dining with the Deans for the 2017-2018 Academic Year: 5/16. This month's special guest is Dean Morin, Dean of the Larner College of Medicine, who has announced he will retire in June, 2018. Read more/sign-up...
THIS WEEK - LCOM Medical Student Yoga Class: 5/16. Led by instructors from the community, mats and blocks are provided, and all levels are encouraged to join! Read more...
THIS WEEK - Tasty Thursday: 5/17. Join the Wellness Committee in the student lounge, and enjoy some fresh produce and snacks! Add it to your calendar...
THIS WEEK - Dermatology/Primary Care Connections presents "Diagnosis and Management of Common Skin Lesions in Primary Care" with Dr. Beatty: 5/17. Lunch provided. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Join us for the End of Year Banquet - The Endies: 5/17. Every class has a reason to celebrate the end of the school year with the UVM Larner College of Medicine! Join us for the End of Year Banquet - The Endies - a night filled with delicious food, drinks, dancing, “Endy” awards and nostalgia. Read more/buy your ticket...
THIS WEEK - Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony! 5/20. Read all about this event on the Office of Medical Student Education Commencement Ceremony Event page...
Medical Specialty Panel: 5/21. Unsure about what the specialties of PM&R and Sports Medicine entail? The PM&R and Sports Medicine SIG invites you to a panel and lunch to hear from physicians in each of these specialties. Read more...
APPROACHING RSVP DEADLINE - Larner Leadership Discussion: "My journey to bench research, away, and back!" with Dr. Matthew Hsieh '98: 6/8. Hear from this prominent alumni about his career as a physician scientist at the NIH and how the UVM Larner College of Medicine prepared him for this role. Please RSVP by May 25 to attend – Lunch will be provided! Read more...
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
THIS WEEK - Join Us Virtually for What’s the Fix? 2018 *: 5/17. An opportunity to share some of the most modern and innovative workarounds to the challenges of our healthcare system coming from people navigating it. Read more...
VT Army National Guard Loan Repayment Program* (Updated Submission): Join as a Medical Student and earn a monthly stipend of $2,270 in addition to a $250,000 Student Loan Repayment. Read more...
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Invitation to Publish with BAOJ Urology and Nephrology*: 5/20 submission deadline. Submit 2-Page Opinion/Mini Review, Editorial, Short Communication, etc. Read more...
Scholarly Opportunity - Contribute to a USMLE Question Bank*: We have been fortunate to have a number of your students become involved and some who are now members of our Editorial Review Board. Our site has over 1300 free USMLE Step 1 questions and explanations with Step 2 to follow soon. Contribute questions to this QBank as a way to help build your CVs. Read more...
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