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Call for Proposals: 2024 Health Equity Summit

Discover and share exciting initiatives at the third annual Health Equity Summit, Building Solidarity: Sustainable Pathways Towards Health Equity. The Summit is a collaboration between community members, healthcare providers and educators to dismantle institutional barriers to health and enhance patient experiences.

Details

Dates: Monday, October 7, 4 - 6 pm: Poster presentations and kickoff reception

Tuesday, October 8, 8 am - 5 pm: Workshops and sessions

Location: Double Tree Hotel, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 (Google Maps)

Sponsors: The 3rd Annual Health Equity Summit is a joint effort presented by the University of Vermont Health Network, the Larner College of Medicine, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the University of Vermont.

More information: Health Equity Summit | The University of Vermont Health Network (uvmhealth.org)

Questions? Please email HESummit@uvmhealth.org

Recent News

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NPR All Things Considered Interviews Bill Jeffries about Active Learning

August 14, 2017 by Michelle Bookless

On August 3, Bill Jeffries spoke with NPR All Things Considered host, Audie Cornish, about UVM Larner College of Medicine's commitment to active learning and the future of active learning in medical education.
A Childhood Health Care Experience That Inspired a Documentary

August 9, 2017 by Michelle Bookless

When Chris Veal ‘20, was 13 years old, he was diagnosed with cancer. At the time, his family was unable to afford health insurance and was overburdened with the enormous cost of care, which led to incredible financial hardship and eventually, the loss of their home.
Washington Post Highlights Active Learning at the Larner College of Medicine

August 8, 2017 by Michelle Bookless

The Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont is well on its way to becoming the first medical school to be completely lecture-free and the groundbreaking move has caught the eye of The Washington Post.
Lounsbury Discusses Science of Addiction on VPR's Vermont Edition

August 8, 2017 by Michelle Bookless

In this broadcast of Vermont Edition, Karen Lounsbury, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology at the UVM Larner College of Medicine, speaks with Vermont Public Radio's Ric Cengeri about the science of addiction and what triggers it.
Three fourth-year students share day in the life

August 4, 2017 by Erin Post

Thanks to the unique design of the Vermont Integrated Curriculum, fourth year students at the Larner College of Medicine have 14 months to explore specialties, hone their research and teaching skills, and gain practical experience in a range of health care settings as they interview for residency and complete their USMLE Step 2 Exams. Learn more about some recently graduated students who used their fourth year to advance LGBTQ healthcare, serve in an underserved, rural location, and take steps toward becoming a military physician.

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