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Class Information- All Classes

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• Tell Us About Your Pet! Do you have a pet you love? Larner is planning a pet spotlight series on social media. Please submit a high-quality photo along with your name/pronouns /area of study/class year, pet's name, age, breed/species, and 1-paragraph description. Example spotlight: Meet Scooby, our first Larner Pet Spotlight of the semester! Scooby is a chatty five-year-old great dane who belongs to M1 student John Glenn. Scooby loves watching birds and squirrels through the window, scrounging for scraps of pizza, and bouncing for attention. John attests that Scooby is incredibly curious and sweet, and his "best friend in the whole world". Submit photos and descriptions to Margie Brenner, Digital Content Specialist.
  

Class of 2025

• Co2025: Apply to be Selected as an AMA or AAMC Student Member for the 2024-2025 Academic Year- Nominations due September 23. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is accepting nominations for student members for the 2024-2025 academic year.  One student  will be selected through a process by the American Medical Association (AMA) and one through a process by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).  Selected students are invited to attend the June 2024 LCME meeting in Chicago, IL as an orientation. All expenses for student member participation in LCME activities are covered by the LCME. View full requirements here.

• Co2025: Residency Open House at Reading Hospital-Saturday, August 24, 10am - noon, Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Explore residency training opportunities at Reading Hospital. Residency applicants are invited to attend Reading Hospital's Residency Open House on Saturday, August 24, 2024, 10:00 am to 12: pm. Meet and greet with program leaders and residents from various Tower Health programs. Tour the hospital and amenities. Tour the surrounding communities. Participating Programs: Internal Medicine Psychiatry Neurology Emergency Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology General Surgery Family Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Location: Reading Hospital Conference Rooms 1 ,2 & 3 420 S 5th Avenue West Reading, PA 19611 Register by August 16, 2024 at this link.

• Co2025: Discounted Osmosis Plans- Deadline Thursday, October 31, 2024. Osmosis is offering a 50% discount on individual subscription plans to LCOM faculty and students through 10/31/24.Although our official partnership with Osmosis ended on June 30, Osmosis is sharing their appreciation for our years of partnership with a 50% discount on individual plans for LCOM faculty and staff. This discount is available through 10/31/24 and includes 6-month, 1-year, and 2-year plans. Access to Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and a full suite is available.

Class of 2026

• Co2026: Apply to be Selected as an AMA or AAMC Student Member for the 2024-2025 Academic Year- Nominations due September 23. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is accepting nominations for student members for the 2024-2025 academic year.  One student  will be selected through a process by the American Medical Association (AMA) and one through a process by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).  Selected students are invited to attend the June 2024 LCME meeting in Chicago, IL as an orientation. All expenses for student member participation in LCME activities are covered by the LCME. View full requirements here.

• Co2026: Discounted Osmosis Plans- Deadline Thursday, October 31, 2024. Osmosis is offering a 50% discount on individual subscription plans to LCOM faculty and students through 10/31/24. Although our official partnership with Osmosis ended on June 30, Osmosis is sharing their appreciation for our years of partnership with a 50% discount on individual plans for LCOM faculty and staff. This discount is available through 10/31/24 and includes 6-month, 1-year, and 2-year plans. Access to Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and a full suite is available.

Class of 2027

•  Co2027:Larner Medical Student LCOM Connect Luncheon-Thursday, August 15th, 12-1PM, Med Ed Pavilion (Outside of MedEd200). This luncheon is for all members of the Class of 2028 and Class of 2027 participating in the Big Sib-Little Sib Program. Your Medical Student Council reserved almost every small group room and large room in the Med Ed Center on Thursday, August 15, 12pm - 1pm, and your Medical Student Council will be serving up pizza, salad, and soda in the Med Ed Center Pavilion for all Connector/Connectee matches to snag some food and meet one another. Full description and lunch menu here.

• Co2027: Med Mentors Information Session- Friday, August 16th, 12PM, MedEd200. MedMentors offers 1:1 matching as well as panels and clinics for undergrad students interested in medical school. It can also be an AHEC Scholars Pathway activity. Questions? Attend our info session or reach out to lcommedmentors@gmail.com.

• Co2027: Discounted Osmosis Plans- Deadline Thursday, October 31, 2024. Osmosis is offering a 50% discount on individual subscription plans to LCOM faculty and students through 10/31/24. Although our official partnership with Osmosis ended on June 30, Osmosis is sharing their appreciation for our years of partnership with a 50% discount on individual plans for LCOM faculty and staff. This discount is available through 10/31/24 and includes 6-month, 1-year, and 2-year plans. Access to Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and a full suite is available.

• Co2027: Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship- Wednesday, January 1 submission deadline. $6k, + up to $1k for travel expenses. To promote basic and clinical research in medical fields, social science, or health services. More information here.
  
  
  

Class of 2028

• Co2028: Larner Medical Student LCOM Connect Luncheon-Thursday, August 15th, 12-1PM, Med Ed Pavilion (Outside of MedEd200). This luncheon is for all members of the Class of 2028 and Class of 2027 participating in the Big Sib-Little Sib Program. Your Medical Student Council reserved almost every small group room and large room in the Med Ed Center on Thursday, August 15, 12pm - 1pm, and your Medical Student Council will be serving up pizza, salad, and soda in the Med Ed Center Pavilion for all Connector/Connectee matches to snag some food and meet one another. Full description and lunch menu here.

• Co2028: Med Mentors Information Session- Friday, August 16th, 12PM, MedEd200. MedMentors offers 1:1 matching as well as panels and clinics for undergrad students interested in medical school. It can also be an AHEC Scholars Pathway activity. Questions? Attend our info session or reach out to lcommedmentors@gmail.com.

• Co2028: Multicultural Meet & Greet- Saturday, August 17, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, Hoehl Gallery. This event is an opportunity for new Larner students from diverse backgrounds to network & socialize with faculty, staff, residents, and students. Join us for good food and good conversation! RSVP here.

• Co2028: M1 Event - 2024 Medical Student Leadership Lunch & Learn Series - Session 1 of 3. Tuesday, August 20, 12-1PM. Members of the Class of 2028 are invited to this BYO-bag lunch & learn series to learn about various Student Leadership Opportunities at the Larner College of Medicine. Hear from student leaders regarding their affiliated group across these three lunch & learn sessions. Full information and Zoom link here.

• Co2028: Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship- Wednesday, January 1 submission deadline. $6k, + up to $1k for travel expenses. To promote basic and clinical research in medical fields, social science, or health services. More information here.
  

Upcoming and Ongoing Opportunities

•  AOA Professionalism Award- Submit statement of interest to AOA faculty councilor no later than Monday, September 30 (national submission deadline is 10/15/2024). For ongoing programs in medical schools or other institutions that represent best practices in the teaching and learning of medical professionalism. Full information here.

• AOA Award for Excellence in Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Medical Education and Patient Care-Submissions due to national chapter no later than Tuesday, October 8. Contact AOA Councilor ASAP if interested in submitting. Submissions due to national chapter no later than Tuesday, October 8 2024. Recognizes medical schools (and their associated AΩA Chapter) that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and engagement in fostering an inclusive culture. Full information here.
  

• Mentorship Opportunity: Giving a Boost (Medical School Applications)- Sharing an opportunity to mentor premedical students during application cycles! Giving A Boost is a free mentorship program offered to medical school applicants by current medical students across the country. We understand how difficult and expensive the application process can be. While some applicants receive personalized assistance or consulting, many others may enter application cycles at a disadvantage without the right resources or connections. Our group of volunteers who have recently gone through a successful application cycle (from over 30+ schools MD/DO included) are committed to paying it forward and providing accessible support and mentorship which led to acceptances at medical schools nationwide." If you would like to be matched with an applicant to assist with topics such as primary/secondary essays and/or mock interviews, please fill out this volunteer/interest form. You will be paired with applicants who are applying for the 2025-2026 cycle.

• AOA Robert H. Moser Essay Award: Tuesday, October 22nd submission deadline. One award of $4500. A writing prize to an original, outstanding essay that celebrates the life of a physician. Full information here.

• The Pharos Poetry Award- Tuesday, November 5th submission deadline.  No need to be AOA; any student can submit. $600 first, $350 second, and $200 third prize. Designed to encourage medical students to write meaningful poetry related to health or medicine. Full information here.

• Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award- Tuesday, December 3rd submission deadline. Any student can submit. $1500 first, $1k second, and $850 third prizes available! Designed to encourage medical students to write creative narratives or scholarly essays relevant to medicine. Full information here.

• Medical Student Service Leadership Project Grant- Deadline Tuesday, January 21, 2025. $9k award to one team of students. Designed to prepare future leaders in medicine and health care. More information here.
  

Events

• Save the Date! Larner College of Medicine’s Annual Ice Cream Social- Monday, August 12, 2:00 PM, Given Courtyard.

• Larner Fitness Center - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting- Friday, August 16, 12-1PM, Given C120. Medical and Graduate Students, Please join us Friday, August 16th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM for the Larner Fitness Center grand opening and ribbon cutting. Raffle prizes will be awarded at the grand opening, those unable to attend in person will be notified via email if their name is selected. (Prizes include Lululemon, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel!) Enter the Raffle. Entries will be accepted until Thursday, August 15th at 12:00 PM.

• Pathology SIG Morgue Book Club- Sunday, August 18, 2024. The Pathology SIG has been invited to the UVMMC Morgue Book Club! Open to all medical students. The next meeting is August 18th. We will be reading "Fall Guy" by VT author Archer Mayor. Contact Merisah Trisciuzzi for more information if you would like to attend!

• Register for the August 20th FIRST Webinar: Money Management for Medical School Students- Tuesday, August 20, 2-3PM. Join the AAMC team for an informative webinar and discussion on how to manage your money during medical school. We will answer questions about budgeting, borrowing wisely and other topics such as utilizing resources at your school, keeping an eye on your credit and tips to avoid identity theft. Full information and registration link here.

• NHSC Webinar for Primary Care Scholarships and Loan Repayment- Wednesday, August 21, 2-3PM. View more information here.

• Coffee/Tea/Cocoa with Dean Zehle- Friday, August 23, 7:30-8:15 AM, Given Courtyard. Come and join Coffee and/or Tea on Dean Zehle! Stop by to have a chat, catch up, share a story; whatever you’d like to talk about – or simply feel free to grab a beverage and head off to start your day!

• UVM Libraries Book Talk and Author Signing- Friday, August 23, 3:00PM, Howe Library Atrium. Join the Libraries for an author talk and book signing by UVM lecturer Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie on "I'm Able: A Woman's Advice for Disability Change Agents" Refreshments will be available as well as copies of the memoir for sale.

• UVM Week of Welcome Events- beginning Monday, August 26. UVM hosts a TON of fun events with free swag and food, all over campus, to welcome the undergrads back; however, these events are open to ALL UVM students. Enjoy!

•  Hematology/Oncology Grand Rounds – Tuesday, September 24th 2024, 8-9AM, HSRF 200. Topic: "What's New in Melanoma and what we do when standard therapies fail." Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Buchbinder, Dana Farber Cancer Institute Light refreshments provided Join in-person or via Zoom. Meeting ID: 958 6145 1816 Passcode: 423685 

Additional Updates

•  New episode of Green Mountain Medicine Podcast- Click here to listen to Dr. Terry Rabinowitz on this month's episode of Green Mountain Medicine Podcast. On this episode of GMM, we are joined by psychiatrist and Larner College of Medicine professor Dr. Terry Rabinowitz. We discuss Dr. Rabinowitz's practice of electroconvulsive therapy, perceptions of mental health, and how he chose his specialty. 

Optional External Surveys

• Optional External Surveys for Medical Students- Information Sheet and QR Code linked.

• Seeking Medical Students for Research Initiative on Experiences with Racism and Ableism in Medical School- A new research initiative from the DocsWithDisabilities Initiative, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,  titled "Experiences with Racism & Ableism in Medical School” is seeking medical students with disabilities from underrepresented backgrounds to participate in 1-2 hour research interviews. Their insights and experiences are invaluable in helping us understand and address the challenges faced in medical education and practice. The purpose of these interviews is to inform change and improve inclusivity in medical education. To participate, click this link.

• Optional External Surveys for Medical Students on LGBTQI+ Experience in Didactic Years- Hey there! My name is Sam, I am a third year medical student at PCOM in Philadelphia. Two other queer medical students and I are conducting a research study aimed at understanding the unique experiences faced by LGBTQIA+ medical students during their didactic years…. More information at survey link here.