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July 30 - August 12, 2018
SUMMER BI-WEEKLY SCHEDULE


The WeeklyWire is an official communication tool of the Larner College of Medicine. Student feedback led to its development and continues to inform iterative improvements. All non-curriculum-related email communications are directed through the Wire to help support manageable email inboxes for our students; it's your one-stop-shop for all med school happenings outside of the classroom! Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Medical Student Education with any questions.

Summer WeeklyWire Schedule:
During the summer, the WeeklyWire becomes the "Bi-WeeklyWire" and is issued every other week for the Jun 18 - August 12 issues. Please note the following submission deadline schedule for their associated summer issues:

  • 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, Jul 27 (for Jul 30 - Aug 12 issue)
  • 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, Aug 10 - returns to weekly schedule (for Aug 13 - Aug 19 issue)

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 * = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed 

CLASS INFORMATION

Class of 2019

  • RAD Meetings and the MSPE (spaces are limited!): If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for your Residency Application Decision (RAD) meeting with Dr. Zehle. You must also complete and upload a handful of items at least ONE WEEK prior to your scheduled meeting. Read more...
  • Did you do an extramural rotation? Are you waiting on a grade? Please make sure to send a copy of the evaluation form to the host site. You’ll find PDF versions of the form in Comet>Lounge Student Affairs>Advanced Integration, scroll to section on Extramurals. Grades received by mid-Sep. will make it into the MSPE. Questions? Email emma.faustner@med.uvm.edu.
  • Are you interested in becoming an MMI interviewer for LCOM? Must be in good standing, and willing to commit to participating in a training session and three interview days Aug.-Feb. Contact Jamie Wimble at medadmissions@med.uvm.edu if interested.
  • 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...

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Class of 2020

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE - 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...
  • Are you interested in becoming an MMI interviewer for LCOM? Must be in good standing, and willing to commit to participating in a training session and three interview days Aug.-Feb. Contact Jamie Wimble at medadmissions@med.uvm.edu if interested.
  • Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase*: 9/2 registration deadline. Read more...

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Class of 2021

  • Are you interested in becoming an MMI interviewer for LCOM? Must be in good standing, and willing to commit to participating in a training session and three interview days Aug.-Feb. Contact Jamie Wimble at medadmissions@med.uvm.edu if interested.
  • 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...

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Class of 2022

  • MATRICULATION REQUIREMENT DEADLINE - SAPG (formerly HAVEN) Course: 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.
  • Important information about your new Larner College of Medicine account and email: In preparation for starting the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, we have activated your Larner College of Medicine username (COMID). This also includes your LCOM email address. Read more...
  • Orientation 2018 - VIC Calendar/VIC Team Welcome: All courses in LCOM Foundations have a “COMET” course home page, which houses a link to the electronic “VIC Calendar”, along with other navigation buttons linked to critical course resources. Read more...
  • The AAMC has recently released their 2018 version of the Education Debt Manager for Matriculating Medical Students: Please download and review this free PDF booklet! It is full of information including budgeting, loans, and more. If you have questions please contact MedSFS@uvm.edu or call 802-656-9203.
  • Get involved in a syringe services program*: An M2 who runs a mobile syringe services program is looking for an M1 volunteer. Mobile exchange goes out every Friday afternoon and the M2 is hoping to secure commitment though the fall semester. Read more...
  • 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...

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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

  • OMSE welcomes a new person to Active Learning! Matt Bresler joined us on Monday, July 23. Read more about Matt...
  • 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...

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LCOMcares: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

No postings were submitted for this section of this WeeklyWire issue.

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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES

Drop-in Hours for EndNote: Dana Medical Library will begin having drop-in hours for EndNote starting August 6. Sessions will be every Monday, 2-4 pm. Take advantage of this great resource! Questions? Contact Kate.Bright@med.uvm.edu. View the flyer...

First-Year Medical Student Orientation Week! Our first-year orientation week-long course runs August 13 - August 17. Please join us in welcoming all of our newest members of the medical education community. Read more (including posted schedule)...

Join us for the UVM Osteoporosis Update for Primary Care*! 9/7. Attention Medical Students - Join Dr. Jennifer Kelly and other bone experts from the UVM Health Network for the first-ever Osteoporosis Update for Primary Care. Read more...

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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP

NOMINATION DEADLINE - 2018 Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Awards: 8/1 nomination deadline. In continuing to recognize the importance of effective career decision making and those who support students in this process, Careers in Medicine offers the Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising awards. This year, three awards will be presented. Read more...

APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Columbia Univ./LDA Lyme Conference Scholarships & Travel Expenses for Eligible Students*: 8/15 application deadline. Read more...

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* = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed

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Email your posting to the Office of Medical Student Education.

Deadline for submissions is 
7:00 AM EST, on Fridays,
for inclusion in the upcoming Monday issue.

Please NOTE: The WeeklyWire is now on its summer schedule.

Lost & Found

Lost something? Email the Office of Medical Student Education (OMSE) a description of the item. OMSE and the Dana Medical Library recently joined the UVM campus-wide lost & found system and search not only the College of Medicine, but campus as a whole to see if it's been turned in. If it hasn't, the office can file a claim for the item should someone turn it in soon!

Found something? Please turn it into either the Office of Medical Student Education (Given Courtyard n100) or the Dana Medical Library (First floor of the Medical Education Center) and we will be sure to log it into the Campus-Wide Lost & Found Database.

Found items are kept up to 30 days, and then are donated to various local organizations depending on the item.

Housing Opportunities

Graduate students are highly sought tenants in the Burlington area and property owners often advertise specifically to them with special rates (less than would be offered to undergraduate students); thus, the Office of Medical Student Education pulls together a list of housing opportunities posted specifically for this group, so you don't miss out on a good deal. Moreover, medical students also try to keep good spaces "in the family" and are known to post to this list. Please contact the Office of Medical Education if you have any questions.

Don't hesitate to ask the contact if they would consider lowering the advertised rate to secure a graduate student; it never hurts to ask!