CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2017
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! The student lounge (and the FRIDGE) will undergo a deep clean on Monday May 15th at 11:45am. Remove your items no later than 11AM to avoid losing them. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - SENIOR WEEK EVENTS (including ticket purchasing details): Join your fellow members of the Class of 2017 for Bubble Soccer, White Coat Paintball, a Sunset Cruise, and more! Read all about it and reserve your tickets...
- THIS WEEK - Education Loan Counseling Webinar hosted by SFS - last opportunity! SFS added one more webinar for loan counseling on Monday, May 15th at noon EDT via Zoom. Sign-up requested. Read more...
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Free Class Photo and Enter to Win a Dr. Moo Print! It's easy-peasy - just update your contact information with the Alumni Office! Update info by 05/21/2017 to enter! Read more...
- THIS WEEK - Commencement: 05/21/2017, starting @ 2 PM for students. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - Commencement Reception: 05/21/2017, starting @ 5 PM. Read more...
- Class Gift: Don’t miss your chance to contribute to your Class Gift! All gifts will go to naming a locker for you class and in memory of Dr. John Meserve, M.D. ’83. Thank you to those of you who have already made a gift. Gifts, no matter the size, helps your class get closer to its goal of 100% participation! Please contact the Alumni Office with any questions.
- DON'T LOSE YOUR MAIL - Provide a Mail Forwarding Address: Please complete and drop off the mail forwarding form to the mail room or email it to Pat Alberts to ensure LCOM can get any mail sent to your given box to you, following your graduation.
- Accessing Your End of Clerkship CSE: If you have completed the End of Clerkship CSE, you can view your End of Clerkship CSE scores in the GradeBook of the COMET Clerkship Student Services (Class of 2017). Please read the end of Clerkship CSE letter for more information. Please contact Jacqueline Drouin with any questions.
- End of Year Banquet Funzies: VOTE for your class Endies, like a Dundie or an Oscar, but different. To be distributed at the End of the Year Banquet. Please fill out both surveys, for a total of 10 nominations! Survey 1: https://survey.uvm.edu/index.php/765797?lang=en AND survey 2: https://survey.uvm.edu/index.php/692222. Please contact com.student.council@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
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Class of 2018
- APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - UPENN Visiting Clerkship RADIOLOGY Program: 5/15/2017. A funded visiting clerkship position in the department of radiology will be available at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) in Philadelphia, PA from August through October of 2017 for applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine. Read more...
- APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Global Health elective: 05/15/2017. Applications for the fourth-year Global Health elective will be reviewed 3 times per year and should be submitted at least 6 months prior to desired travel dates. Read more...
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Begin Larner Loan Process: 05/15/2017. Subsidized Larner Loan Opportunity for the 17/18 academic year. Read more...
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! The student lounge (and the FRIDGE) will undergo a deep clean on Monday May 15th at 11:45am. Remove your items no later than 11AM to avoid losing them. Read more...
- RESPONSE REQUESTED - Clerkship Experience Survey: What did you learn during clerkship year? Dr. Beatty and Gilana Finogenov, '18 are working on a project to assess clerkship readiness. We’d like your help! Please complete a brief survey, now.
- Accessing Your End of Clerkship CSE: If you have completed the End of Clerkship CSE, you can view your End of Clerkship CSE scores in the GradeBook of the COMET Clerkship Student Services (Class of 2018). Please read the end of Clerkship CSE letter for more information. Please contact Jacqueline Drouin with any questions.
- New Resources Available - Prepare for the AAMC Standardized Video Interview in Emergency Medicine Operational Pilot Program: The AAMC has just released two important resources to assist applicants and their advisors in understanding and preparing for the AAMC Standardized Video Interview requirement. Read more...
- End of Year Banquet Funzies: VOTE for your class Endies, like a Dundie or an Oscar, but different. To be distributed at the End of the Year Banquet. Please contact com.student.coucil@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
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Class of 2019
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Begin Larner Loan Process: 05/15/2017. Subsidized Larner Loan Opportunity for the 17/18 academic year. Read more...
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! The student lounge (and the FRIDGE) will undergo a deep clean on Monday May 15th at 11:45am. Remove your items no later than 11AM to avoid losing them. Read more...
- NBME Vouchers are available for Clinical Neurology, Family and Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Surgery: The NBME Clinical Science Mastery Series (CSMS) self-assessments are available for medical students to test their knowledge of the clinical sciences covered during a clinical clerkship. These self-assessments are built to the same content specifications as NBME clinical science subject examinations using items that previously appeared on recent subject examinations. If interested in a voucher, please email your request to StudentCOMServices@med.uvm.edu, identifying the subject for which you would like the voucher.
- RESPONSE REQUESTED - Clerkship Experience Survey: How was your first clerkship? Dr. Beatty and Gilana Finogenov '18 are working on a project to assess clerkship readiness. We’d like your help! Please complete a brief survey, now.
- STEP2 CK Qbank: There is an open slot for a STEP2 CK Qbank (360 days) and self-assessments for a discounted rate of $405.00. If you are interested, please contact Aimee Gale, OMSE Business Manager.
- Student Financial Services update: 2017/2018 Financial aid packages will be available on myUVM around or by May 15th. Read more...
- End of Year Banquet Funzies: VOTE for your class Endies, like a Dundie or an Oscar, but different. To be distributed at the End of the Year Banquet. Please contact com.student.coucil@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
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Class of 2020
- APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Begin Larner Loan Process: 05/15/2017. Subsidized Larner Loan Opportunity for the 17/18 academic year. Read more...
- DEADLINE THIS WEEK - ACTION REQUIRED - Remove Your Items from the Student Lounge Fridge! The student lounge (and the FRIDGE) will undergo a deep clean on Monday May 15th at 11:45am. Remove your items no later than 11AM to avoid losing them. Read more...
- Lead Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistant Opportunities This Summer: We are looking for 2 Lead Teaching Assistants and 4 Teaching Assistants for the UVM Summer Health and Medicine Academy 3 credit course COMU 096. Read more...
- Student Financial Services update: 2017/2018 Financial aid packages will be available on myUVM around or by May 15th. Read more...
- End of Year Banquet Funzies: VOTE for your class Endies, like a Dundie or an Oscar, but different. To be distributed at the End of the Year Banquet. Please contact com.student.coucil@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
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LARNER COMcares Opportunities
APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Become a Larner College of Medicine Student Ambassador! LCOM OMSE is excited to welcome new members to the Student Ambassador Program, and we invite current members to renew for the 2017-2018 Academic Year (August 01, 2017 - June 31, 2018). The application/renewal deadline is May 15, 2017. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Interpreters Wanted for New American Safety Day event: 05/20/2017. Interpreters are needed who speak the following languages: Nepali, Somali, MaiMai, Kirundi, Burmese, Karen, French, Swahili and Arabic. Read more...
Seeking Volunteers to Deliver Advance Care Planning Presentations: We are seeking interested parties to deliver advance care planning presentations (including facilitated discussions of “Being Mortal” screenings) to businesses and community groups in Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties. We will provide a training, PowerPoint presentation and materials. Read more...
Gearing up for Summer Games 2017 on June 3 & 4 here on the UVM campus! Please consider signing up for a Medical Team volunteer role or a Health Exam Volunteer Role. Please let Justin Graham (Program Director) or Stephen Contompasis, M.D. (Team Coordinator) know if you have any questions.
Medical Student Volunteers Wanted for Medical Reunion Weekend: Medical Student Volunteers needed for Medical reunion weekend JUNE 2 and JUNE 3, 2017. Network and mingle with returning alumni, and free Dr. Moo tote! Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- Med Student Life Podcast (a helpful resource from our friends @ the University of Maryland School of Medicine): Topics include wellness, burnout, preparing for Step 1, transitioning to internship, health policy basics, and career decisions such as, “should I stay or should I go?” Producing public radio pieces has been a hobby of mine, even before this podcast came to life. Anyone can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or Google Play. Check out some of the podcasts...
- Upcoming AAMC Webinars: Take advantage of the FIRST Friday Webinar series. Watch videos and webinars to learn about paying for medical school, repaying student loans, and more.
- UPDATE - UVM Campus Recreation: Reduced Facility Hours
- Dr. Nathalie Feldman appointed as the Director of the Learning Environment: On Tuesday, May 02, the Larner College of Medicine announced Nathalie Feldman, M.D., Education Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, has been appointed Director of the Learning Environment in the Office of Medical Student Education at the Larner College of Medicine, effective May 2, 2017. Read more...
- Drop-ins Available with Director of Student Success: Dr. Rosen offers blocks of student drop-in times to make himself available to students to discuss any last-minute/emergency issues or concerns, or for the opportunity to briefly touch base. Each drop-in is scheduled for 1/2 hour. The sign-up is available under the "Useful Websites" in an online version of the WeeklyWire. Please contact Colleen Case with any questions.
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
APPROACHING NOMINATION DEADLINE - AAMC Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Awards: 05/21/2017. Careers in Medicine presents the fifth annual Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Awards to recognize the importance of effective career decisions and those who support students in this process. There are three awards; please nominate! Read more...
THIS WEEK - Summer Session Free Week @ UVM: The first week of the semester is always free week at UVM where all UVM Group Fitness Classes are free, so students can decide whether they are interested in purchasing a group fitness pass. May 15 - May 18 is free week for the summer session! Please email campus.recreation@uvm.edu with any questions.
THIS WEEK - Statistics Help Available at Dana: UVM Statistical Software Support and Consulting Services will be holding open hours at Dana Medical Library from 2 to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Read more...
THIS WEEK - MAY Dining with the Deans: 05/16/2017 - Join Dean Zehle and Dean Jeffries to promote positive collaboration over a Sugar Snap-catered lunch. This month’s special guest is Alison Howe, Dir. of Evaluation and Research for the Teaching Academy. Read more/sign up...
THIS WEEK - Health Complications in Endurance Athletes: 5/17/2017, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM - The Wilderness Medicine SIG and the Running SIG are excited to host a talk by Dr. Sarah Schlein on complications encountered in endurance athletes. Pizza will be served. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Wellness Support Person Appreciation Creemee Night at Burlington Bay! 05/17/2017. We’ve purchased 200 creemees in advance and will post to Facebook if/when we run out. Read more/add event to your calendar...
THIS WEEK - Student Council presents "The Endies": Friday, May 19, 7:00 PM - 12:00 PM. Every class has a reason to celebrate the end of the school year with the UVM Larner College of Medicine - a night filled with delicious food, drinks, dancing, “Endy” awards and nostalgia. Please reserve your ticket by May 11 for food estimates! Read more about the event...
COMU Opportunities: Your future in healthcare is waiting. Check out these programs offered through the UVM Larner College of Medicine, designed to prepare you for a career in medical or other health professional fields.
SAVE THE DATE! CVRI 2016-2017 Burton E. Sobel Visiting Professor - Robert A. Harrington, MD: 06/01/2017. Dr. Harrington will host a morning discussion on “Social Media in Medicine and a noon seminar on interventional cardiology and heart disease (lunch provided). Read more...
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
The Red Wheelbarrow - Call for Submissions: UVMLCOM’s own literary and visual arts journal, The Red Wheelbarrow, is looking for submissions in the literary and visual arts related to the medical humanities. The medical humanities is an interdisciplinary field that aims to make sense of medical practice, education and human health and disease. We also encourage submissions that are unrelated to the medical humanities – we just love to see people’s creativity! Read more…
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LOST & FOUND
LOST:
Lost something? Email the Office of Medical Student Education (OMSE) a description of the item, where and when it was last seen, and who to contact if someone finds the item, and we will happily post it here!
- Missing Hydroflask black water bottle. Please contact Anna Lidofsky if you have any information.
FOUND:
Please visit the Office of Medical Education, in Given Courtyard N100, if one of the following items is yours (items left unclaimed for more than three weeks will be left as freebies in the student lounge):
- A paper Trader Joe's bag containing 4 sets of scrubs, size M
- Navy blue solaris fleece, size L
- A gray, sheer infinity shawl
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CLASSIFIEDS
FOR THE KIDDOS - UVM Perkins Museum Science Day Camp: UVM Perkins Museum shared their program application/flyer with the Office of Medical Student Education for anyone interested in sending their kids in grades 1-7 to a Science Day Camp.
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