Student Services

Office of Medical Education

Student Leadership Opportunities

Links to the leadership group's webpage or general description: 

Social Justice Coalition (SJC)

Faculty Advisors - Tim Lahey, MD, MMSc & Katie Wells, MD, MPH
Staff Liaison - Cara M. Simone, MA, OME Teaching Academy

The Social Justice Coalition (SJC) serves as a platform to coordinate and create accountability for already ongoing efforts in the Larner community aimed at promoting critical social dialogue in our training and establishing systems of justice and equity in the community. By pooling resources and seeking common ground between the efforts of different groups and individuals, we hope to encourage an atmosphere of critical social consciousness and reflection at Larner. In coalition, we seek to build sustainable curricular and extracurricular vehicles for making social justice and cultural competency a key tenet of Larner's identity. Key accomplishments to date include major revisions to the social medicine curriculum, the creation of multiple events educating students and faculty about social determinants of health, co-creation of the anti-racism task force, deepened dialog regarding admissions equity, and beyond. 

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Foundations/Preclinical Level Subcommittee

This committee is responsible for oversight of the pre-clinical portion of the curriculum, spanning the first and second years. The committee is chaired by Dr. Karen Lounsbury (Level Director Foundations Curriculum), and is comprised of course directors, Dr. Christa Zehle (Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education), the COMET manager, a Coordinator from the Dana Medical Library, and one student representative.

The election is held in the spring and is open all members of the third-year class. Two months prior to end of the academic year, SEC calls for paragraphs of intent. A vote is held internally, and selection must be approved by the Office of Medical Education (OME).

Current Representative: Kyle Gorman, Connor Barton, Henry Mitchell (SEC)

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Clerkship Level Subcommittee

This committee is charged with oversight of clinical aspect of the curriculum, which begins in the second year. The body performs an ongoing review of clerkship rotations at all affiliated hospitals, including evaluation of overall student exam performance and other student proficiency outcomes. The committee is comprised of each Clerkship Director, Dr. Tania Bertsch (Associate Dean for Clinical Education), Dr. Elise Everett (Level Director Clinical Curriculum), Dr. Christa Zehle Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education), and one student representative.

The election is held in the spring and is open to all members of the third-year class. Two months prior to end of the academic year, SEC calls for paragraphs of intent. A vote is held internally, and selection must be approved by the OME.

Current Representative: Isabel Martinez Daniel, Jack Braidt

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Advanced Integration Level Subcommittee

This committee provides oversight of the Advanced Integration level curriculum based on best practices, the medical education literature, and in compliance with the Liaison Committee of Medical Education (LCME) standards. This includes, however is not limited to, review of programmatic and level objectives, level courses and requirements, grading and evaluation of courses, and relevant level policies.

The election is held in the spring and is open to all members of the rising fourth year class. Two months prior to the end of the academic year, SEC calls for paragraphs of intent. A vote is held internally and selection must be approved by the OME.

Current Representatives: Olivia Domingue, Megan Zhou (SEC)

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Evaluation Subcommittee

This committee Provide formal, independent review of the required courses and clerkship rotations in the Vermont Integration Curriculum (VIC) using best practices shared by the LCME. They review linkages between learning objectives and medical education program objectives as well as help facilitate review of horizontal and vertical integration of the curriculum. They generate summary evaluation report with recommendations for each course/clerkship and present reports/findings to the MCC for approval.

The election is held in the spring and is open to all members of the rising third year class. Two months prior to the end of the academic year, SEC calls for paragraphs of intent. A vote is held internally and selection must be approved by OME.

Current Representative: Cole Zweber, Michelle Nguyen (SEC)

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Advancement Committee

Faculty Advisor - Karen George, MD, Associate Dean for Students
Staff Liaison - Kiersten Tavares, MEd, Student Services Coordinator

The Larner College of Medicine Advancement Committee is responsible for monitoring the progress of medical students struggling academically and assessing their ability to continue in the curriculum. The committee’s processes are outlined extensively in the student handbook. The committee is comprised of faculty members and one student representative from each class. Student representatives serve as full voting members, but do not vote in cases related to members of their class year.

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Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Organization of Student Representatives (OSRs)

Faculty Advisor - Karen George, MD, Associate Dean for Students
Staff Liaison - Kiersten Tavares, MEd, Student Services Coordinator

The Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) is the student wing of the AAMC, with each medical school sending delegates to biannual AAMC conferences. UVM OSR representatives serve as a link between LCOM and the organization, presenting those areas where LCOM can serve as a model for other medical schools, and bringing back relevant innovations from other institutions.

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