Class of 2019
- RIMM Rural Internal Medicine Maine residency training program*: For those medical students seeking a training program specializing in rural medicine, Maine Medical Center, in Portland, ME, offers the Rural Internal Medicine Maine (RIMM) Track. Read more...
- Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase*: 9/2 registration deadline. Read more...
- New Urology Residency Training Program*: 8/16 application deadline. The American Urological Association (AUA) and its Urology Care Foundation are funding a new, three-year research training program embedded within urology residency. Read more...
- Updates from ERAS: In case you missed Emma's email, which provided highlights from recent ERAS updates announcements, we have it for your review...
- Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) Advising Students Committee in Emergency Medicine (ASC-EM)*: Resources for medical students applying for residency in emergency medicine...
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Class of 2020
- Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase*: 9/2 registration deadline. Read more...
- Vermont Medical Society Mimi Reardon Scholarship - Accepting Applications*! 8/2 application deadline. This is a $10,000 scholarship open to all M3 students (co2020). Read more...
- NBME Update - New Information About New Item Formats on the Medicine Clinical Science Subject Examination*: beginning August 2018. Read more...
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Class of 2021
- 2018 Summer Reading for Compassionate Clinicians*: The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) compiled this list of 15 books published in the past year that they're looking forward to reading this summer, chosen for their likelihood of inspiring clinicians to commit themselves to the compassionate care of both patients and themselves. Check it out...
- Summer Reading List*: The Social Justice Coalition (SJC) put together a summer reading list. Check it out...
- Big Sib Survey: If you have not already done so, please complete your Big Sib survey ASAP so that you can be matched with an incoming M1 student. After surviving and thriving in M1, this is an excellent opportunity for you to pass on your wisdom to the incoming students! Questions? Contact LCOM Student Council.
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Class of 2022
- 2018 AAMC Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ) Opened: Thus far, a little over 40% of your class has responded to the AAMC MSQ. Thank you so much, your feedback is greatly appreciated. The survey is open through September 15. The next reminder from the AAMC to eligible participants will be sent July 20, 2018. Read more...
- 2018 Summer Reading for Compassionate Clinicians*: The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) compiled this list of 15 books published in the past year that they're looking forward to reading this summer, chosen for their likelihood of inspiring clinicians to commit themselves to the compassionate care of both patients and themselves. Check it out..
- NEW CHECKLIST ITEM LIVE - SAPG (formerly HAVEN) Course is NOW AVAILABLE: 8/1 deadline. It uses evidenced-based research to teach students about sexual misconduct. Whether you encounter misconduct or not, SAPG will help empower you to make informed choices. SAPG Part 1 must be completed as part of your checklist between July 01 and August 01 (extension to checklist deadline on this one item due to a delayed launch from the vendor). Please contact studentCOMservices@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
- Little Sib Survey: Congrats on your acceptance and welcome to UVM! Please complete our “Little Sib Survey” ASAP (if you haven't done so already); the info helps us match you with an M2 student with similar interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds as your “Big Sib” (a peer mentor & resource who helps you get acquainted with our community). Questions? Contact LCOM Student Council.
- COM Student Activities Calendar: Did you know we have a COM Student Activities Calendar? You can view it in outlook, online, or even subscribe to it on your smart phone! Read more…
- You Can Submit to the WeeklyWire: Have something you would like to advertise here? The Wire goes out to all students via email midday Sundays, and submissions are due by 7am EDT, the Fridays prior. Simply email your posting to studentCOMservices@med.uvm.edu, and we will be sure to include it in the upcoming issue. The current WeeklyWire and recent issues are all available online, as well.
- Summer Reading List*: The Social Justice Coalition (SJC) put together a summer reading list. Check it out...
- William B. Bean Student Research Award*: 3/1/19 submission deadline. Supports medical student research in medical history and medical humanities and is an excellent opportunity for medical students to engage in supported research with a mentor. The research award is $1500. Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- OMSE Welcomes Two New People! Please join us in welcome Lyndsay Landrey and Karina Lopez to our department. Read more...
- Students may not park in the UVMMC parking garage during the day: Students working at the hospital during the evening or night hours must register with UVMMC Security for a parking permit. The garage is strictly for patients and visitors of the hospital. Students who park in the garage put themselves at a great risk for being towed or having their car booted.
- 2018 Summer Reading for Compassionate Clinicians*: The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) compiled this list of 15 books published in the past year that they're looking forward to reading this summer, chosen for their likelihood of inspiring clinicians to commit themselves to the compassionate care of both patients and themselves. Check it out...
- The Married to Doctors Podcast: A New Great Resource for Medical Students and Residents*: Read more...
- LCOM E-mail Filter Update from COMIS: In response to complaints of increased email spam, we will be changing how we filter incoming email. These stricter rules will be implemented on June 19th at 10PM. Read the full FYI email...
- NBME Updates*: Fee Increase for Subject Examination Program Services effective 7/1, New Histology Basic Science Subject Examination to Launch 7/2, Improvements to the NBME Self-Assessments beginning 7/2. Read about it...
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LCOMcares: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
July Here to Help Clinic: 7/20 and/or 7/21. Come to our monthly Here to Help Clinic, the 3rd Saturday of this month, the 4th Saturday of August and every month after! Our aim is to connect patrons with services, a hot meal, clothes, toiletries, haircuts, showers, and fellowship! Contact the organizer with any questions and/or sign up to help cook on 7/20 or Help setup/support/clean-up on 7/21...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
No events were posted for this issue of the WeeklyWire.
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
Columbia Univ./LDA Lyme Conference Scholarships & Travel Expenses for Eligible Students*: 8/15 application deadline. Read more...
William B. Bean Student Research Award*: 3/1/19 submission deadline. Supports medical student research in medical history and medical humanities and is an excellent opportunity for medical students to engage in supported research with a mentor. The research award is $1500. Read more...
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* = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed