Office of Medical Education

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CLASS INFORMATION

• Join the UVM Larner Med Facebook Group- This group is run by current LCOM students and is a place for all UVM Larner Med medical students (future, present, and past!) to connect, post events, housing leads, and more! If you have any questions regarding the group, please feel free to reach out to the UVM Larner Med Student Council Communication Chairs.

• UVM Title 9 Newsletter- The UVM Title 9 and Sexual Misconduct Office has recently released the Fall 2023 newsletter updating the campus community on activities related to addressing sexual misconduct, including resource reminders. You can also visit the Addressing Sexual Violence webpage for more information.

Class of 2024

• Co2024 and Co2025: Share Clerkship Advice with the M2 Class. The LCOM Student Council asks for students who have experienced clerkship rotations to share any advice or Words of Wisdom that they might have for students about to enter the clerkship. Please feel free to submit more than 1 submission at this link.

• Co2024: ACLS reminder! As a reminder, ACLS completion is a requirement for graduation. Upon completion of both parts of ACLS training (online and hands-on), remember to upload your certificate/card to the Life Support Certifications tab in Academic History in OASIS and enter the expiration date in the provided text field, then click on Save & Notify. If you haven’t been contacted about training yet, you may get in touch with Matt Bellmay and Jim Court in the Sim Lab to set that up. Students at the CT Branch Campus can complete training there, please contact Joanna Conklin or Moira Barber for more information.

Class of 2025

• Co2024 and Co2025: Share Clerkship Advice with the M2 Class. The LCOM Student Council asks for students who have experienced clerkship rotations to share any advice or Words of Wisdom that they might have for students about to enter the clerkship. Please feel free to submit more than 1 submission at this link.

• Co2025: Group Advising Sessions with Dr. Katie Dolbec- Thursday, December 7^th, 5:00 PM; and Thursday, December 14^th at 5:00PM. Get some guidance on your approach to Advanced Integration scheduling- Dr. Katie Dolbec, Assistant Dean for Students, will be holding three group advising sessions via Zoom this fall. The purpose of these sessions will be to discuss approaches to the Advanced Integration lotteries and scheduling your 4th year. Session 1 on Thursday, 11/30 at 5:15 pm is for current third year students who are deciding between three or more specialties. Session 2 on Thursday, 12/7 at 5:00pm is for students who are deciding between two specialties. Session 3 on Thursday, 12/14 at 5:00 pm is for students who have chosen their specialty. Sessions, with Zoom links, are also listed in the VIC Calendar for the Class of 2025.

• Co2025 and Co2026: Apply to be Selected as an AMA or AAMC Student Member for the 2024-2025 Academic Year- Nominations due December 3^rd. 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. 

General Requirements for Both the AMA and AAMC Student Members

• · The nominee must have a letter of support from the dean. Applications without a signed letter from the dean will not be considered.
• · The nominee must have completed the clerkship year.
• · The nominee should be in good academic standing and able to commit sufficient time to LCME duties, including attending three LCME meetings during the year, participating in one survey visit, and serving as a reviewer of reports from survey teams and schools.

· The nominee shows evidence of interest in medical education, such as curriculum committee membership and/or participation in accreditation or other quality assurance activities at the school. 

AMA Student Member- Nominees for the AMA student member position must be a member of the AMA.  A nomination form for the student to complete and submit is available on the AMA website.

AAMC Student Member- Nominees for the AAMC student member position must complete the online form. 

Nominations due to the Office of Medical Education by December 3^rd. Interested students should select AAMC or AMA and submit a paragraph of interest to Colleen Case by the end of the day on Sunday, December 3^rd.

• Co2025 and 2026: Medical Student Research Beyond M1/2 Summer- Wednesday, December 6, 5:30-6:30PM. Virtual Information Session for Medical Students about Research beyond the M1/2 Summer: Please join Dr. Renee Stapleton for a discussion about research opportunities during the later years of medical school, with a focus on opportunities for a full research year via Zoom.

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Class of 2026

• Co2025 and Co2026: Apply to be Selected as an AMA or AAMC Student Member for the 2024-2025 Academic Year- Nominations due December 3^rd. 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. 

General Requirements for Both the AMA and AAMC Student Members

• · The nominee must have a letter of support from the dean. Applications without a signed letter from the dean will not be considered.
• · The nominee must have completed the clerkship year.
• · The nominee should be in good academic standing and able to commit sufficient time to LCME duties, including attending three LCME meetings during the year, participating in one survey visit, and serving as a reviewer of reports from survey teams and schools.

· The nominee shows evidence of interest in medical education, such as curriculum committee membership and/or participation in accreditation or other quality assurance activities at the school. 

AMA Student Member- Nominees for the AMA student member position must be a member of the AMA.  A nomination form for the student to complete and submit is available on the AMA website.

AAMC Student Member- Nominees for the AAMC student member position must complete the online form. 

Nominations due to the Office of Medical Education by December 3^rd. Interested students should select AAMC or AMA and submit a paragraph of interest to Colleen Case by the end of the day on Sunday, December 3^rd.

• Co2026: Optional Anatomy Step 1 Review Session for M1s and M2s- Monday, December 4^th, 12-1:00PM, MedEd300. Join Dr. Hielscher and Dr. Ricci for an optional review session this Tuesday covering male and female pelvic anatomy in preparation for Step 1!

• Co2025 and 2026: Medical Student Research Beyond M1/2 Summer- Wednesday, December 6, 5:30-6:30PM. Virtual Information Session for Medical Students about Research beyond the M1/2 Summer: Please join Dr. Renee Stapleton for a discussion about research opportunities during the later years of medical school, with a focus on opportunities for a full research year via Zoom.

• Co2026 and Co2027: Red Wheelbarrow Call for Co-Editors: Complete survey by 11:59PM on Friday, December 15^th, 2023. In this role, you will work directly with Dr. Sakshi Jasra and Ann Howard, Graphic Designer to publish The Red Wheelbarrow 2024 edition. With the assistance of Sakshi and Ann, you and your team of editors will plan, coordinate, and revise material for publication. You will review literary and visual arts submissions and decide what will appear in the upcoming publication. If you are interested in serving as a Red Wheelbarrow Editor, please complete this survey by Friday, December 15th.

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Class of 2027

• Co2027: Global Health Elective Opportunities for M1 Students- explore Summer Global Health Electives by watching the recorded session.  Apply for GHE using the online form by December 3, 2023. Learn more about GH Program at http://nuvancegh.org/ and find reflections on GH Diaries website. Have questions? Reach out to Dilyara Nurkhametova at Dilyara.nurkhametova@nuvancehealth.org.

• Co2027: Optional Anatomy Step 1 Review Session for M1s and M2s- Monday, December 4^th, 12-1:00PM, MedEd300. Join Dr. Hielscher and Dr. Ricci for an optional review session this Tuesday covering male and female pelvic anatomy in preparation for Step 1!

• Co2026 and Co2027: Red Wheelbarrow Call for Co-Editors: Complete survey by 11:59PM on Friday, December 15^th, 2023. In this role, you will work directly with Dr. Sakshi Jasra and Ann Howard, Graphic Designer to publish The Red Wheelbarrow 2024 edition. With the assistance of Sakshi and Ann, you and your team of editors will plan, coordinate, and revise material for publication. You will review literary and visual arts submissions and decide what will appear in the upcoming publication. If you are interested in serving as a Red Wheelbarrow Editor, please complete this survey by Friday, December 15th.
  

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Upcoming and Ongoing Opportunities

• LCOMcares - WAGE Winter Sweater Swap- Tuesday, November 28^th-Thursday, December 8^th, Davis Center First Floor (UVM-VT Main Campus). WAGE is collecting warm clothing and sweaters on the first floor of Davis to hold a sweater swap in late January. This is the perfect opportunity to clear out closets before heading home for winter break! More information here.

• LCOM Lost and Found Items- Claim by December 11th- Given N100. Please claim any lost clothing items in Given N100 by December 11th or they will be donated. Most of the items were left behind from the White Coat Ceremony.

• Looking to practice your French? Every Tuesday at 5PM- Fletcher Free Library (235 College Street Burlington, VT 05401). Head to Flecther Free Library for conversations in French every Tuesday at 5 PM. Drop-ins welcome! Contact circ@burlingtonvt.gov with questions.

• Apply to become a Student Trustee! Applications due by 12PM on January 12th, 2024. Information sessions taking place on Tuesday, 12/5, 5:30-6:30PM, Boulder Society Room, Davis Center; and Friday, 12/8, 6-7:00PM, Spruce Room, Davis Center. Did you know that two members of the UVM Board of Trustees are students? And that every year a new student is appointed? If you want to help make decisions that determine the future of the University, consider applying to become a Student Trustee!

To be a Student Trustee, you must be:

• A full-time undergraduate, graduate, or medical student
• Have two years left at the University at the time of being chosen in February 2024
• Be 18 years of age by the beginning of your term on March 1st, 2024
• Not a current employee of the institution (work-study and Sodexo student employees are allowed to apply)
• Request and review all mandatory documents (three videos and one PowerPoint) by 5:00 PM EST on January 9, 2024
• Complete the application by 12:00 PM on January 12, 2024.

Want to learn more? Come join two current student trustees to have a conversation about an in-depth look into the roles and responsibilities of a student trustee. Q+A sessions will be on Tuesday, December 5th,5:30 - 6:30PM, Boulder Society Centennial Room (Davis Center, 4th Floor); and Friday, December 8th, 6-7:00PM, Spruce Room (Davis Center, 4th Floor). Detailed information is also available on this webpage. Contact Olivia Eisenberg for more information. 

• SEEKING NOMINATIONS - 2024 AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship- nominations due Sunday, January 15^th before 11:59PM. $5k scholarships given to outstanding students entering their third year of medical school (co2026 student) who have shown leadership in efforts to eliminate inequities in medical education and health care. More information here.

• Research Award opportunity- Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP)-first deadline Thursday, February 1^st. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers postdoctoral and senior research awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), and the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP).

 The program is seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering.

Application deadline dates (four annual review cycles): February 1; May 1; August 1. November 1

Awardees have the opportunity to: Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the Air Force laboratories; Devote full-time effort to research and publication; Access the excellent and often unique Air Force research facilities; and Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers.

Awardee benefits include a Base stipend starting at $76,542; (may be higher based on experience); and Health insurance (including dental and vision), relocation benefits, and a professional travel allowance.

Applicants should contact prospective AFRL, AFIT and USAFA Research Adviser(s) at the lab(s) prior to the application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities.

For detailed program information, to search for AFRL, AFIT, and USAFA Research Opportunities, and to contact prospective Research Adviser(s), visit this link. 

• Affinity Group Leaders Needed for Closer Look Day Events- February 2nd, March 8th, and April 19th, 4-5PM in Hoehl Gallery. The LCOM Admissions Ambassadors are looking for 2-6 members from each affinity/leadership group to join prospective LCOM students for a special dessert gathering at the Closer Look Day events. We believe that affinity group leaders play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community and inclusivity within our medical school. Your leadership not only enhances the diversity of our student body but also enriches the overall experience for everyone at Larner. By participating in the dessert portion of our Closer Look Day events, you will have the opportunity to connect with prospective students and share valuable insights about the supportive environment that our affinity groups contribute to at Larner. Your presence will provide prospective students with a tangible representation of the diverse and inclusive community that Larner strives to cultivate. Please sign up here!

• Housing Opportunity for Medical Students- February and March 2024. For the past ten years I have made my lovely, cozy, and quiet South End house available to one or two UVM medical students, during the months of February and March. I do not charge rent. I just ask folks to pay for their utilities. Please contact me if you are interested in staying in my house this winter: Anne Damrosch 802-363-3444. 
  

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Events

• Migrant Health Discussion with Dr. Benjamin Clements- Monday, December 4^th, 12-1PM, MedEd201. The Global Health SIG is hosting a discussion on migrant health with Dr. Benjamin Clements on December 4^th from 12-1PM in MedEd201. Come learn about migrant healthcare and how to get involved in local clinics. There will be food provided!

• Careers in Medicine Fall 2023 Specialty Panel Series - Private Practice with Dr. Robert Emmons- Tuesday, December 5^th, 12-1:00PM, MedEdCenter 200. The goal of this informal session will be to show how private practice fits into our medical ecosystem, and to answer all questions about the practical logistical considerations. Dr. Emmons, psychiatrist, Alicia Cunningham, M.D., internist, and John Macy, M.D., orthopedic surgeon will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the opportunities available. Contact Emma Faustner in the Office of Medical Education with any questions.

• AAMC Presents "Mentorship Panel for Women with Disabilities in Medicine"- Tuesday, December 5th, 3:30-5PMvia Zoom. The University of Michigan's Center for Disability Health and Wellness is hosting a Panel for Women in Medicine with Disabilities. there has been an increase (115%) in students with disabilities entering medical education, yet only 2% of practicing physicians are disabled. one possible reason for this is a lack of mentorship. This is why the DocsWithDisabilities team along with other disability organizations are bringing you a Women with Disabilities in Medicine Panel. these practicing physicians will share their insight into navigating the training to work pathway, thriving as a doctor with a disability, and balancing the multiple demands that often disproportionately impact women. Register here.

• Monthly Student Education Committee (SEC) Meeting-  Tuesday, Dec 5th 2023, 5:30-7:30PM via Zoom. The Student Education Committee is comprised of students dedicated to and actively involved in the improvement of the medical school curriculum. Representatives from each class meet once a month with the Interim Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education, Dr. Christa Zehle, to discuss a variety of issues pertaining to the student experience within the Vermont Integrated Curriculum (VIC). The group’s responsibility is to act as a liaison with faculty to provide a unified student point of view, and to appropriately bring pertinent educational issues to the attention of faculty and course directors. SEC is charged with reviewing course evaluations written by students at the close of each Foundations course and presenting that data to the Foundations Committee, which oversees the pre-clinical portion of the curriculum. Please view our website for more information. For questions, email SEC Representative  Delaney Sztraicher.

• Spotlight on Primary Care Series: Primary Care Mental Health Integration (Co-Sponsored by FMIG)- Wednesday, December 6^th, 12-1PM; MedEd 200/the Sullivan Classroom. This session is co-sponsored by the Family Medicine Interest Group. *This one-hour session is an AHEC Scholar eligible activity to begin building your AHEC transcript (be sure to complete the sign in form at the session) Panelists: Jessica Denton, MSW, LICSW, Collaborative Care Mental Health Clinician, South Burlington Family Medicine Ali Weeks, LICSW, Population Health Services Organization (PHSO) Krista Buckley, MD, Psychiatrist and Director of Global Mental Health at the UVM Medical Center. Also an Assistant Professor at the Larner College of Medicine. Session Objectives: Participants will… 1. Explore the intersection of mental health and family medicine. 2. Examine how the Covid pandemic has shaped or changed mental health care. 3. Learn about interdisciplinary mental health models. 4. Discuss the future of mental health care and research. Brown bag event: bring your lunch and we’ll bring the snacks—first come, first served while supplies last. Contact Jennifer Gaudreau, Physician Placement Professional, with questions. For more information on the Spotlight on Primary Care Series, please visit this link.  

• FIRST Webinar: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Wednesday, December 6th, 1PM. Join Emma Crawford, CFP®, as she breaks down the details of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). She'll discuss the program's requirements, how to qualify, and how to begin making PSLF-qualifying payments as quickly as possible after graduating from medical school. Viewers will leave the webinar with clear and concrete action steps based on their specific circumstances. Register at this link.

• Disability as Diversity in Medicine-Wednesday, Dec 6, 3PM, MedEd 200 and via Zoom.Dr. Peter Poullos, co-chair of the Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity, will speak about the importance of disability inclusion in medical education. He will join via Zoom and present to attendees in MedEd 200.

• Monthly Medical Student Council Meeting- Wednesday, Dec 6th , 5-7PM, MedEd Center 203 Small Group Room and via Zoom.  The Larner College of Medicine Student Council meets the first Wednesday of the month, during the academic year (September – June). Meetings are open to the community, and community members can contact Elise Prehoda, Medical Student Council President, or Justin Henningsen, Medical Student Council President-Elect, should you wish to request an item be added to the agenda. Read more about Student Council and Read more about student leadership opportunities at LCOM.

• Our Voice: Stories of Transgender and Nonbinary Patients in Healthcare- Thursday, December 7^th, 12-1:00PM, MedEd100. Our Voice is a medical narrative series that involves a regular discussion with people from a certain background, culture, and/ or community sharing their lived experience and their community's interactions with the western health care system. The mission of this project is to give a platform to various communities underrepresented in medicine, better educate the medical community on the needs and experiences of those they serve/ will serve, and to help instill greater awareness and understanding. It also hopes to positively impact the general public's perception on the various communities as well.

• Quarterly MSST Meet- Don’t be ‘Chile’ this Winter Season-Monday, December 11th, 12-1PM, outside the OME N100 Suite. Join the Medical Student Services Team for a noon social prior to sending many of you off on winter break. Don’t be “Chile” while enjoying homemade warm burritos (or tacos) from one of our many local BIPOC-owned businesses, Chile Colorado. More tips for staying warm and safe during the winter season (legit tips; burritos are sadly a very short-lived solution) can be found on the UVM Safety & Security Tips webpage (scroll to the bottom)…

 During the event, members of MSST and other student services partners will be on hand to meet you and answer any questions you have; however, you are also always welcome to smile, wave, and snag your grab-and-go and walk away. Burritos (and tacos for our GF buddies) available while supplies last.

  Please contact your Medical Student Services Team with any questions.

• MMI Interviewer Training- Monday, December 11^th, 2023, 1-2:30PM, Sullivan Classroom. Help Recruit the Class of 2028! LCOM Admissions is training new MMI interviewers on December 11. Open to all classes. Light refreshments provided. RVSP here. (If you're already a trained interviewer, you don't need to sign up!)

• Careers in Medicine Fall 2023 Specialty Panel Series - Neurology- Tuesday, December 12^th, 12-12:50PM, MedEdCenter 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Neurology as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the subspecialty opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Lunch will be provided! Contact Emma Faustner in the Office of Medical Education with any questions.

• Coffee/Tea/Cocoa with Dean Zehle- Friday, December 15^th, 7:30-8:15AM, Outside Given Courtyard N100. Dean Zehle would like to invite you to stop by before class/rotations to join her for coffee/tea/cocoa. Feel free to stop by for a chat, catch up on events, share a story – whatever you would like to talk about – or simply feel free to grab a drink and head off to start your day! She often hosts special guests and looks forward to seeing you whenever you are able to come by. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to her Executive Assistant, Colleen Case for more information.

• UVM Libraries to Host UVM Day of Data Techniques and Tools- Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 8:30 AM - 4 PM, Waterman Building, room 427. Register now! On Jan. 9, experts from across UVM will present on various topics related to data during this workshop day for researchers and students at any stage in their careers. Participants will learn about data analysis concepts, have the opportunity to engage in conversations about best practices in data methods and attend sessions on data storage at UVM, data sharing, data ethics and data visualization. This workshop day is FREE, and participants should plan to attend the entire day; coffee, tea and lunch will be provided. Learn more and register at this link.

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Articles, Media, and Publications

• Latest episode of The Nocturnists Podcast- Conversations with Anthony Quinn-Chee, MD- Click here to listen. Emily speaks with former ENT surgeon and television writer Anthony Chin-Quee about his memoir, I Can't Save You, which explores his relationship to medicine, his father, and himself. Anthony Chin-Quee, M.D., is a board-certified otolaryngologist with degrees from Harvard University and Emory University School of Medicine. An award-winning storyteller with The Moth, he has been on the writing staff of FOX’s The Resident and a medical adviser for ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.

OME Staffing Update

• Brendan Anderson will be working in the Clinical Simulation Lab as an SP Administrative Assistant, supporting our standardized patient program.  Brendan has a background in customer services and comes to us as a former student of the University of VT, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in English. He then went on to study Arthurian Literature, graduating with a Masters Degree from Bangor University in the UK. Welcome, Brendan!