CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2018
- DEADLINE - Visiting Clerkship Program @HMS: The next application deadline is July 31 for the Oct 23 - Nov 19 rotation. Read more...
- Orthopedics SVI - Update: The Organization of Otolaryngology Program Directors (OPDO) provided an update to AAMC staff and Ophthalmology is also piloting a new Standardized Letter of Reference this year. Read more...
- Humanistic Elective for 4th Years: HEART-IM (Humanistic Elective in Activism, Reflective Transformation, and Integrative Medicine) is an elective focused on reflecting on the last 4 years and orienting yourself toward a life of service, activism, and understanding, and is currently accepting applications. Read more...
- Laptop Support: The College of Medicine Technology Services (COMTS) Team wanted to make members of the class of 2018 aware of a few important reminders regarding laptop and technology support in your final year at LCOM. Read reminders...
- OSR Webinar - "Utilizing the Electronic Residency Application Service": In case you missed the July 19 webinar on navigating ERAS, the recording should be available midweek on the Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) page. Please contact erashelp@aamc.org with any questions.
- Sign-up for Breakfast with the Incoming Class of 2021! Hoping to have 10 students per class to attend our Annual Orientation Breakfast with Senior Students. Please SIGN UP and/or share the sign-up with fellow senior students. Contact Kiersten Hallquist, Student Services Coordinator, with any questions. We are truly looking forward to celebrating with everyone!
- Residency Application Prep: We have information to help you Sign-up for your Residency Application Discussion Meeting, Upload Dean's Letter Materials, and how to access the MSPE (formerly the "Dean's Letter") system. Read more...
- Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase: 09/09/2017; REG DEADLINE 09/05/2017. We are pleased announce the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School (HMS), in collaboration with Harvard Medical School affiliated teaching hospitals, is hosting the fourth annual Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase. Read more...
- Student Council Requests your VOTE in Regards to Our New Bylaws: A unique survey link should have been sent to each medical student email address in classes 2018, 2019, and 2020. At least 2/3 of the student body is required to approve the constitution and have it go into effect. Please email com.student.council@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
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Class of 2019
- Vermont Medical Society Mimi Reardon Scholarship - Accepting Applications! This is a $10,000 scholarship open to all M3 students (co2019). Application Deadline: 08/24/2017. Read more...
- Sign-up for Breakfast with the Incoming Class of 2021! Hoping to have 10 students per class to attend our Annual Orientation Breakfast with Senior Students. Please SIGN UP and/or share the sign-up with fellow senior students. Contact Kiersten Hallquist, Student Services Coordinator, with any questions. We are truly looking forward to celebrating with everyone!
- Student Financial Services FYIs and Acton Items: 2017-2018 billing and financial aid disbursements have begun! Please read these important updates from Student Financial Services (SFS) as you transition into your third year. Read more...
- GHHS presents a Third Year Clerkship Survival Guide: You'll find ideas and tips specific to each clerkship that will help you transform your clerkships into more meaningful experiences. We encourage you to begin practicing in a compassionate way and really getting to know your patients as people. Read more...
- Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase: 09/09/2017; REG DEADLINE 09/05/2017. We are pleased announce the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School (HMS), in collaboration with Harvard Medical School affiliated teaching hospitals, is hosting the fourth annual Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase. Read more...
- Student Council Requests your VOTE in Regards to Our New Bylaws: A unique survey link should have been sent to each medical student email address in classes 2018, 2019, and 2020. At least 2/3 of the student body is required to approve the constitution and have it go into effect. Please email com.student.council@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
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Class of 2020
- Summer Researchers - Merit Award Opportunity: Final Report Deadline is 09/18/2017. While students that obtain funding through other means are not required to submit a final report, all those who wish to be eligible for a $500 Summer Research Merit Award will be required to submit a final report. Read more...
- Review of USMLE Step 1 Minimum Passing Performance: The USMLE Management Committee is scheduled to review the minimum passing score for the USMLE Step 1 examination at its meeting on November 29-30, 2017. Read more...
- Student Council Requests your VOTE in Regards to Our New Bylaws: A unique survey link should have been sent to each medical student email address in classes 2018, 2019, and 2020. At least 2/3 of the student body is required to approve the constitution and have it go into effect. Please email com.student.council@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
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Class of 2021 - Welcome to the WeeklyWire!
- The UVM Medical Development and Alumni Relations office welcomes the UVM Medical Class of 2021 to the Larner College of Medicine Family: As a member of the Larner College of Medicine you are joining a network with over 4,500 alumni who live in every state of the country and beyond. Our alumni are invested in you and are here to support you. Read your full welcome letter...
- Orientation 2017 - VIC Calendar/VIC Team Welcome: All courses in LCOM Foundations have a “COMET” course home page, which houses a link to the electronic “VIC Calendar”, along with other navigation buttons linked to critical course resources. Read more...
- Welcome to the Larner College of Medicine: Read your official welcome letter from Dr. Christa Zehle, Associate Dean for Students and Orientation Course Director.
- Technology Information: The Larner College of Medicine Technology Services Team (COMTS) provided you with a list of important items, earlier this week. Review important COMTS items...
- You're Invited! Welcome Reception for the Class of 2021 Orientation ~ Tuesday, August 8. View official invitation...
- Orientation Assignments: Over the past week, you've received a handful of orientation assignments. We've compiled the emails into one PDF, to serve as an additional reference. Please contact Tim Moynihan, VIC Curriculum Coordinator, with any questions.
- REMINDER - Please complete your MSQ: Closes 09/15/17. Beginning June 1, all accepted students were sent unique survey links via email to access the MSQ. The survey links will be sent from msq@aamc.org. As of 07/29/2017, 69% of accepted members of the Class of 2021 had completed the survey. Read more...
- ACTION REQUESTED - Orientation Week Coffee Hour with Design & Photography: Join the Medical Communications team on 08/07/2017, 4:00 - 6:00 PM. During this mingling event, you will get fitted for your LCOM white coat, have your school photo taken, and record your name pronunciation. You can sign up for a specific time slot, now. Please contact Brittany Willette, Events Manager, with any questions.
- Review of USMLE Step 1 Minimum Passing Performance: The USMLE Management Committee is scheduled to review the minimum passing score for the USMLE Step 1 examination at its meeting on November 29-30, 2017. Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- Transition in Anesthesiology Leadership: Mazen Maktabi, M.D., has stepped down as Chief of the Health Care Service and Chair of the Department, and Donald Mathews, M.D., Professor of Anesthesiology, has been named to succeed him for a three-year term beginning July 15, 2017. Read more...
- Student Financial Services (SFS) Summer Appointments: It is a busy time of year for SFS with fall billing and financial aid renewals now that 17/18 is upon us. If you have any questions or concerns, you are encouraged to email Kari Brayden, Medical SFS Coordinator, for an in-person or phone appointment. Meeting location will be in OMSE!
- New OMSE Hire: Please join the Office of Medical Student Education in welcoming Dr. Patrick Zimmerman as the 2017-2018 CSL Simulation Fellow, our newest member of the team! Read about Dr. Zimmerman...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Public Health Leadership Opportunities - United Against Inequalities in Diseases (UAID): United Against Inequities in Disease (UAID) is a national nonprofit organization that empowers students and communities across the United States to reduce health inequities (unjust and preventable differences in health outcomes between groups of people). Application Deadline: 08/01/2017. Read more...
THIS ISSUE CYCLE - All Students Welcome to Attend LCOM Resource & Student Interest Group Fair: Friday, August 11, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, in the Given Courtyard and Hoehl Gallery. Almost 70 different student and community groups represented! Add event to your calendar...
THIS ISSUE CYCLE - All Students Welcome to Attend Student Welcome BBQ (food sponsored by OMSE)! 08/11/2017. The Office of Medical Student Education and Student Leadership are collaborating on this year's Orientation BBQ. This event is open to all medical students (including second, third and fourth year), and serves as the STUDENT WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2021. Read more/Get it on your calendar...
The Gold Humanism Honor Society's (GHHS) Summer Reading for Compassionate Clinicians: Each summer, GHHS compliles a list of suggested books for compassionate clinicians. GHHS will be giving away several copies of books from the 2017 summer reading list. Follow GHHS on Facebook to learn how you can enter to win a book.
COMU Class Information Released: Explore a variety of career opportunities in healthcare with these exceptional programs offered through the UVM Larner College of Medicine, including our new End of Life Care Doula Professional Certificate!
AAMC 2017 Minority Student Medical Career Fair: 11/04/2017. The AAMC invites representatives from medical school admissions, diversity affairs, and biomedical science training programs to register and participate in the 2017 Minority Student Medical Career Fair. Read more...
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase: 09/09/2017; REG DEADLINE 09/05/2017. We are pleased announce the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School (HMS), in collaboration with Harvard Medical School affiliated teaching hospitals, is hosting the fourth annual Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase. Read more...
Compassion in Practice Continuing Education Course: Join us in Boston on October 29-30 for the second annual Compassion in Practice: Achieving Better Outcomes by Maximizing Communication, Relationships and Resilience course. Read more...
William B. Bean Student Research Award: Applications DUE March 01, 2018. The American Osler Society announces the availability of an award for support of research in the broad areas of medical history and medical humanities. Candidates must be currently matriculated students in approved schools of medicine in the United States or Canada. Read more...
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LOST & FOUND
Lost something? Email the Office of Medical Student Education (OMSE) a description of the item. OMSE and the Dana Medical Library recently joined the UVM campus-wide lost & found system and search not only the College of Medicine, but campus as a whole to see if it's been turned in. If it hasn't, the office can file a claim for the item should someone turn it in soon!
Found something? Please turn it into either the Office of Medical Student Education (Given Courtyard n100) or the Dana Medical Library (First floor of the Medical Education Center) and we will be sure to log it into the Campus-Wide Lost & Found Database.
Found items are kept up to 30 days, and then are donated to various local organizations depending on the item.
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CLASSIFIEDS
Housing Opportunities for Medical Students: Graduate students are highly sought tenants in the Burlington area and property owners often advertise specifically to them with special rates (less than would be offered to undergraduate students); thus, the Office of Medical Student Education pulls together a list of housing opportunities posted specifically for this group, so you don't miss out on a good deal. Moreover, medical students also try to keep good spaces "in the family" and are known to post to this list. Please contact the Office of Medical Education if you have any questions. Don't hesitate to ask the contact if they would consider lowering the advertised rate to secure a graduate student; it never hurts to ask!
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