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UVM COVID-19 TESTING PROTOCOL (ALL STUDENTS)
All UVM students (including all medical students) rotating and/or living in Chittenden County who visit/access UVM-UVMMC campus(es), must be testing weekly during their time in Chittenden
County and/or attending in-person curriculum, per the
UVM COVID-19 Student Testing Protocol. All surveillance
testing (i.e. not acutely ill) must occur at
the UVM testing center.
Compliance will be monitored.
- "Testing Weekly" Defined: Students should test at the Davis Center clinic 7 days from their previous test to remain in compliance. There is a 48-hour grace period, meaning you can test 7-9 days from your most-recent test
without being flagged for noncompliance. Students may also test earlier (i.e. 4-6 days from their most-recent test) to ensure compliance if/when adjusting for when you are able to visit the testing center.
- Updated Clinic Hours: The Davis Center clinic is
open for testing 9am - 7pm, M-Th, and 9am-5pm on Fridays.
- Securing a Test: Walk-ins are no longer accepted at the clinic. Students must schedule tests via the CoVerified app/browser-based platform.
- UVM ID Required: Don't forget to bring your UVM ID with you to your scheduled test.
- Reminder Re: Vermont Travel Guidelines & an UPDATE Re: day-seven quarantine test: All students must still continue to adhere to state and local health and safety guidelines, including travel and quarantine requirements.
If you enter a travel-mandated quarantine and you are not experiencing any symptoms, you may now secure your day-seven test via the Davis Center clinic (counts as your weekly test, too!) and then return to quarantine;
you must secure a negative test result or reach day-14 of your quarantine prior to entering the community/returning to campus.
- Clinical Students Excused for Testing: The Clinical Level course directors support this protocol. They are aware of the weekly requirement and support students to be excused from their curriculum for 30 minute weekly testing
windows. Please contact your level coordinator with any questions (Jacqueline Drouin, Clerkship Level; Emma Faustner, Advanced Integration Level).
- NEW/UPDATE - Temporary Exemption Request Form: If you are going to be away for a week and will therefore miss their 7-9 day testing window (i.e. State-mandated quarantine, family emergency, one-week rotation outside of Chittenden
County, etc.), you can submit a temporary exemption request form via go.uvm.edu/testtemp to ensure you are not flagged for noncompliance.
- Fully-Remote/Off-Campus Students: If you are fully remote and do not need physical access to any part of campus for the fall 2020 semester, you may submit a request for COVID testing exemption (if
you have not already done so; clinical level students did this via a previously-issued online form). The exemption testing option is only available if you are not planning to step onto campus (UVM/UVMMC) at any point, during the fall 2020 semester.
Testing Protocol Compliance: Testing compliance will be monitored. Students who fail to remain in compliance will be notified and referred to the Associate Dean for students. Noncompliance is considered an egregious offense when
referencing the sanctioning guidelines. A first offense includes a $250 fine,
and referral to the Committee on Fitness may be required. For a second missed test, student will be referred to the Committee
on Fitness and suspension is a likely outcome.
If you receive an email and believe it is in error, please do not hesitate to reach out to UVM Strong (and CC studentCOMservices).
We are here to work with you and for you and support the rigorous protocol that is in place to ensure our campus and community remain safe.
CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2021
- THIS WEEK - University of Oklahoma OBGYN Residency Program Virtual Open House Opps*: 09/20, 8-9pm ET, via Zoom.
Another session will be on the 27th.
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Step Sibs! 09/21 sign-up deadline. Encouraging all M3 and M4s to volunteer...
- THIS WEEK - Dean McGee Eye Institute/University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Virtual Meet & Greet*: 09/21, 6:30 - 7:30pm ET, virtual event (RSVP required).
- THIS WEEK - Virtual Diversity Open House: OHSU GME Programs*: 09/23, 12-3pm ET, virtual event (RSVP required). Graduate
Medical Education (GME) is one of the central missions of Oregon Health & Science University and offers 87 residencies and fellowships.
- THIS WEEK - Creighton Surgery Residency Program Town Hall: 09/23 @8pm ET.
- THIS WEEK - Geisinger Medical Center Open House: 09/23, 8-9:30pm, Virtual Event (pre-registration required).
A second session will occur on 9/28. You’ll be able to meet & speak with our Program Director, APDs as well as our surgical residents. This will be a great time to get to know our program!
- THIS WEEK - Upstate Medical University's General Surgery Residency Program Town Hall*: 09/24, 5-6:30pm ET, virtual event (preregistration required).
- THIS WEEK - Wright State University Dermatology Residency Program Information Sessions*: 09/24, 6:30 - 8pm, virtual (preregistration required).
A second session will be offered same time, 10/08.
- THIS WEEK - University of Louisville Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Virtual Meet and Greet*: 09/24, 8-9pm, via Zoom.
- THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Letter of Recommendation Request if Applying into Surgical Residency: 09/25 request deadline. If your application requires a letter of recommendation from the Chair of Surgery please contact Lisa Beaulieu for instructions.
Please allow a minimum of 3 weeks for the letter to be completed.
- THIS WEEK - UCLA-Olive View Psychiatry Residency: Virtual Meet and Greet*: 09/26 @2pm ET, virtual (preregistration required).
- University of Oklahoma OBGYN Residency Program Virtual Open House*: 09/27, 8-9pm ET, via Zoom.
- Global Child Health Residency Program: The Baylor College of Medicine Dr. Kelly DeScioli Global Child Health Residency Program is a unique pediatric residency program that is seeking candidates with a strong interest in global health to join our community...
- CiM resources - Applying to residency during a pandemic*: While much about the 2021 residency application cycle is different this year, some tactics for applying smart are the same and even more important...
- Starting to think about loan repayment strategies? Did you utilize loans for your MD?...
- Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology Virtual Open House*: 09/28, 6-7:30pm ET, virtual event (preregistration required).
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - McGovern Medical School Virtual Open House*: 09/28, 7-8pm ET, virtual event (preregistration required).
- Geisinger Medical Center Open House: 09/28, 8-9pm, virtual (preregistration required).
- Preparing for Virtual Residency Interviews (for students): 09/29 @4pm ET, webinar (preregistration required). Are you wondering what residency interviews might be like this year? This webinar aims to provide some insight into what to expect as well as resources to help you prepare...
- Louisiana State University New Orleans Internal Medicine program virtual meet and greet*: 09/29, 7-9pm ET, virtual (pre-sign-up required).
- Maine Medical Center Pediatrics Residency Program Virtual Open House*: 10/01, 6-7pm ET, virtual (preregistration required).
- University of Chicago Medicine: Virtual Residency Showcase*: 10/03, 11am - 1:30pm ET, virtual event (preregistration required).
- Wright State University General Surgery Residents Meet and Greet/Happy Hour*: 10/08 @7pm, virtual event (preregistration required).
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WEEKLY UVMLarnerMed FYIs
- The UVM Prism Center Has a New Home: The new location will support students and the student experience by making the center easier to find and more accessible. The Prism Center now has a new home in the Living/Learning C Building...
- New Larner Medicine Issue: The September 09, 2020 issue (Volume II, Issue 17) of Larner Medicine recently hit the shelves. Check it out...
- Graduate Writing Center Open: Peer consultants—advanced graduate students in Biology, Computer Science, Counseling, Education, and Natural Resources—are trained to support graduate student writers across the disciplines with all of their writing and presentation projects, from brainstorming and first-draft feedback to big-picture revision and final edits...
- Two position openings! If you are an experienced graduate student writer who would like to learn to support other graduate students with their writing projects and goals, visit uvm.edu/gradwriting/become-consultant to learn more about the position and how to apply. They will accept applications until both positions are filled.
- UVMLarnerMed in a Time of COVID-19 - Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Related Special Reports/Information:
- Questions regarding UVM’s COVID-19 Response? The University hosts a lot of information and resources on the Fall 2020 – Return to Campus webpages,
however, if you can’t find the information you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out to UVM's COVID Information and Service Center (802-656-1010).
- UVM Travel Policy Addendum: UVM student, faculty & staff travel is restricted and only essential research and University business travel will be approved on a case by case basis...
- Student Study Spaces on Campus: Updated procedures to help ensure you have continued access to your campus and on-campus resources throughout the fall term…
- UVM Pop-up Study Spaces: A recent memo from UVM Strong Advisory Chair Gary Derr highlighted the new tented spaces on campus. These are designated spaces for dining, studying, and event gatherings. All locations have UVM internet access and charging stations, and all the tents are heated...
- COMIS Update - Student Lounge Computers: The public computers in the student lounge have been removed...
- Continued mandatory COVID testing protocol for students: 09/16 email from President Garimella - "Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined Vermont Governor Phil Scott’s press conference to thank Vermonters for being a model of how to reopen an economy and our schools in a “safe and prudent way"...
- UVM COVID-19 Testing Report: The University will continue to provide weekly updates on our testing report…
- On Wearing a Mask – The Very Latest: As we learn more about how COVID-19 spreads, we adjust our “best practices” accordingly. UVM has developed a web page that includes guidance on proper wearing of a face mask, where and under what circumstances masks need to be worn, and more...
- A nice mindfulness info graphic for us all: Who do I choose to be during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- IT Support Changes at LCOM: "As we continue to find the “new normal” during this pandemic, we wanted to update you on changes to technology support. We made these changes to ensure the health and safety of our staff and conform to the University and state guidance. Here are some highlights and updates..."
- Larner Leaders Describe UVM Advantage in Testing Protocols: "UVM's on-campus plan maximizes safety"...
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Welcome to the new "Community Wellness" section of the WeeklyWire! Be sure to review this section for any announcements regarding student wellness! If you ever have any questions about this section, it's postings, or any wellness topics, please do
not hesitate to contact our Director of Student Well-being, Dr. Lee Rosen.
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LCOMcares: VOLUNTEER/SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
THIS WEEK:
- Choosing Wisely Recommendation of the Week(s) - Choose Wisely and WIN! Join the LCOM Choosing Wisely STARS in promoting high value care in medical education. Review this week's spotlight recommendation and enter
our PRIZE RAFFLE...
- Thanks for Choosing Wisely! The winners of this month's raffle prizes are: Shae Rowlandson, Alexa Golden, Elena Dansky, Sarah French, and Jimmy Contompasis! The Choosing Wisely STARS rep will email you with information
on how to claim your prize. Don’t forget – every edition of the Weekly Wire includes another chance to win!
- MON, Sep 21:
- TUES, Sep 22:
- Lectureship series in honor of Dr. Anne Johnston - VCHIP Improving Care for Opioid-Exposed Newborns (ICON) project & KidSafe Collaborative present Dr. Hendrée Jones: 09/22, 7:30-8:30am, via Zoom.
Topic: Caring for Women with Opioid Use Disorders: A Focus on the 4 Trimesters and Early Parenting Years.
- EM Subspecialty Series - Pediatrics: 09/22, 12-2pm, via Zoom. The EM SIG and PSIG are hosting Dr.
Joseph Ravera to present on Pediatric EM. View the event flyer on their Facebook page.
- Do you miss trivia night? Board Games & Beyond SIG Presents "A Virtual Trivia Night": 09/22 @7pm, via Zoom. Do you miss bar trivia and happy hours? Do you like board games? The brand-new Board Games &
Beyond SIG will be hosting a virtual trivia night this week via Zoom. Join us to learn more about this new SIG and to get your trivia fix...
- WED, Sep 23:
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds - “Life Support: Equity as a Social Determinant of Health”: 09/23, 8-9am, via Zoom.
- Gender Equity Series Session #4 - "Time’s Up: Eliminating Sexual Harassment & Gender Inequity in Healthcare" with Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D., FACC, FAHA: 09/23, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
- Lectureship series in honor of Dr. Anne Johnston - VCHIP Improving Care for Opioid-Exposed Newborns (ICON) project & KidSafe Collaborative present Dr. Hendrée Jones: 09/23 @12pm, via Webinar (preregistration required).
Topic: Collaboration and Inclusion in Substance Use Disorder Care: Supporting the Mother-Child Dyad.
- THU, Sep 24:
- FRI, Sep 25 - SUN, Sep 27: No UVM/UVMLarnerMed community events posted for these days.
UPCOMING:
- UVM Larner Med Communications Task Force Check-in: 09/28, 12-12:30pm, via Zoom. Open
to Larner Community to anyone passionate about communications and/or has ideas for improving communications across the College.
- Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series – Dermatology with Dr. Glenn Goldman: 09/29, 12-12:50pm, via Zoom.
- Pediatrics Grand Rounds - “How Family Centered Care Became COVID-Centered Care: Lessons from the OR”: 09/30, 8-9am, via Zoom.
- Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series – Combined Medicine-Pediatrics with Dr. Samuel Borden of Baystate Medical Center: 10/01, 12-12:30pm, via Zoom.
- 2020 Vito Imbasciani, Ph.D., M.D.’85 and George DiSalvo LGBTQ Health Equity Lecture series - Lourdes Dolores Follins, Ph.D., LCSW-R, “An Intersectional Approach to LGBTQI Healthcare”: 10/01, 5:30-7pm, via Zoom.
- Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony: 10/02, 1-4pm, virtual event. Family, friends, and members of the entire community can view this very special medical student milestone via livestream...
RECURRING EVENTS:
- FRIDAYS:
- DROP-IN MEETINGS (Remote meetings only, until further notice):
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STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (Scholarships, Awards, & Finance FYIs)
Resources for Students with DACA Status*: As part of the AAMC’s ongoing efforts to support students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented status, we wanted to share a few resources you might find helpful in their search for supplemental funds...
UPCOMING:
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RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
Remote Medical Spanish Program*: Teaching medical Spanish since 2004 in Riobamba an Andean town in Ecuador; has helped over 1500 students polish their Spanish with the purpose of providing better care to future Spanish speaking patients in the United States...
THIS WEEK:
UPCOMING:
- Edward D. Harris Professionalism Award: 10/02 application deadline. Alpha Omega Alpha is seeking nominations for ongoing programs in medical schools or other institutions that represent best practices in the teaching and
learning of medical professionalism. Individuals or teams may apply...
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
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YOU SAID, WE DID - YOUR WORDS IN ACTION
If you receive feedback from students and put that feedback into action, please let our student community know; submit postings/updates to Medical Student Services by
7am, on Fridays. Postings are reviewed by the Office of Medical Student Education Medical Education Leadership Team on Mondays for inclusion in an upcoming issue of the WeeklyWire. Community members can also view our database of current and past “You Said, We Did” submissions, in the Learning Commons.
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