CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2018
- THIS WEEK - Regalia Ordering Period Now Open: The University’s medical regalia is custom-made and therefore takes several months to produce. As such, you’ll need to order your regalia between January 8 and February 5th. Read more, including ordering instructions...
- THIS WEEK - Home Financing for Graduating Medical School Students and Residents (free webinar): 01/19. This topic is a favorite with graduating medical students and doctors who are contemplating their first home purchase. Read more/register...
- THIS WEEK - Ranking for Match Opens: 01/15. Open through 9 PM EST, 2/21. Don’t wait until the last few hours of 2/21 to certify your list. Read more...
- FYI - Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Rescheduling Fees Changes as of January 01, 2018: Read more...
- Webinar: Residency Training Finances and Student Loan Repayment: 01/24. Will discuss options that will supplement your Resident income and start paying off student loans and how to have a quality of life during your Residency training. Read more...
- CVRI-ECAC Research Awards for Cardiovascular Research: 02/01 letter of intent deadline. Research awards up to $10,000 for research with a UVM or an external (non-UVM) mentor or to pursue cardiovascular-related research training in an external laboratory. Read more...
- ACTION REQUIRED - Required Graduation Survey: 02/09 survey deadline. We need to gather critical information from you in order to comply with publication and diploma ordering deadlines. Read more/mark your calendars...
- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Class of 2018 Graduation Student Speaker: 03/19 submission deadline. If you are interested in being considered for this role, please submit your speech (5-7 minutes in length). Read more/add to calendar...
- APPROACHING RSVP DEADLINE - Class of 2018 Match Day Eve Dinner: RSVP Deadline: 01/22. Event: 03/15. Email medalumni.relations@uvm.edu by January 22 with the name(s), and email address(es) of the family members that you would like us to invite and we will email an invitation to them. Read more/add event to your calendar...
- New Transitional Year Residency Program - Ocala, FL: This program is part of the University of Central Florida (UCF)-Hospital Corporation of America consortium and will accept a total of 13 residents who will train for one year at The Ocala Regional Medical Center. Read more...
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Class of 2019
- NOMINATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - SEEKING NOMINATIONS (including self-nominations) - AMAF Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Program: 01/15/18 nomination deadline. These scholarships provide $5-10,000 tuition-assistance to medical students! Read more...
- CVRI-ECAC Research Awards for Cardiovascular Research: 02/01 letter of intent deadline. Research awards up to $10,000 for research with a UVM or an external (non-UVM) mentor or to pursue cardiovascular-related research training in an external laboratory. Read more...
- FYI - Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Rescheduling Fees Changes as of January 01, 2018: Read more...
- NIH Clinical Center's Clinical Electives Program: Offers short term, 4- to 12-week clinically oriented rotations. Read more...
- Summer Externship Opportunity at Thomas Jefferson University & Hospitals: 2/28 application deadline. Exposes students to the discipline of radiation oncology; spend six weeks in our Department working on a research project and participating in clinical and educational activities. Read more...
- Orthopaedic Research Fellowship at The University of Alabama: A one year research program for medical students interested in applying for an orthopaedic residency. The research fellows will spend approximately 70% of the time in research activities, and 30% of the time pursuing clinical interests. The salary for the year-long fellowship is $25,000. Read more...
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Class of 2020
- APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - UVM BOT Student Member Application: 01/15. The UVMBoard of Trustees is a governing body that has full legal responsibility for UVM. Trustees approve policies, budgets, and strategic initiatives for UVM. Students serve as full voting trustees for a 2 year-term. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - Tea @ 3: 01/17. The Wellness Committee invites co2020 for Tea @ 3 every Wednesday at 3pm throughout January and February. Come by MedEd 201 for tea and snacks to refuel for your studies! Please contact Olivia Larkin (co2021) with any questions. Add this event to your calendar...
- You're Invited: Class of 2020 Foundations Celebration on January 25, 2018 at 3 pm! View the official invitation...
- ACTION REQUIRED - Clean Out Your Given Lockers: 07/01 deadline. You should clear out your locker before you leave (or have someone clear it out for you). As a reminder, students who fail to clean out their lockers by the established deadline will be charged a $50 cleaning fee. Read more...
- CVRI-ECAC Research Awards for Cardiovascular Research: 02/01 letter of intent deadline. Research awards up to $10,000 for research with a UVM or an external (non-UVM) mentor or to pursue cardiovascular-related research training in an external laboratory. Read more...
- Did you miss the tablet pick-up day? Please connect with the COMTS help desk to pick up your tablet. Read more...
- Trades Before/During Your Clerkship Year: There are specific guidelines for trading spots before and during the Clerkship Year. The deadlines and procedures are different depending on when the trade occurs. Read more...
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Class of 2021
- APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK-The Ash Minority Resident Hematology Award Program. 01/15/08: Designed to provide support for underrepresented minority residents in the United States or Canada. Trainees are matched with a career development mentor who provides guidance to the program participant thoughout their residency. Read more...
- APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - UVM BOT Student Member Application: 01/15. The UVMBoard of Trustees is a governing body that has full legal responsibility for UVM. Trustees approve policies, budgets, and strategic initiatives for UVM. Students have an opportunity to serve as full voting trustees of the Board for a 2 year term to provide the student perspective on various topics. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - Mandatory Student Interest Group (SIG) Leadership Training: 01/16. One of two offerings. A SIG leader must attend this training to be an LCOM-recognized SIG. Read more/add the first offering (1/16) to calendar...
- Primary Care Series Summer Opportunities Meeting - Learn about summer job opportunities and project: 01/24. Lunch will be provided, please bring your own beverage. Add this event to your calendar/contact coordinator...
- 11/17 Summer Opportunities Panel: Still weepy b/c you missed the panel or did you stress-blackout after hearing how Dreyfus turned 8 weeks of summer into 16 worth of activities? No worries. We've posted the video recording to the Summer Opportunities section of the Student Affairs COMET lounge (must be pre-signed into COMET to use this link). Please contact Kiersten Hallquist with any questions, comments, or feedback.
- Advancement Committee Election Results: Congratulations to Menna Awadalla, who has been selected as the co2021 representative on the Advancement Committee. Please contact your Student Council with any questions.
- A& D Tutors Available: Our peer tutors are students from the classes of 2020-2018, and many students have found tutoring to be a helpful resource for learning the complex material ahead. If interested, email Dr. Rosen directly or contact StudentCOMServices. Read more about tutoring on the tutoring webpage.
- Drop-ins with Director of Academic Support Available: Want to discuss your academic progress/have questions/just want to meet and touch base with someone? Please feel free to secure a drop-in meeting with your Director of Academic Support anytime!
- Funded summer research and clinical externships in PM&R: 02/01 application deadline. Eeight-week summer externships offered to medical students with an attached stipend of $4,000. Read more...
- Albert Schweitzer Fellowship applications are due February 1st! It immerses a select group of graduate students in an experiential learning and leadership development program designed to increase and sharpen skills and abilities to more effectively address the health needs of underserved people. Read more...
- UVMLCOM Summer Research Fellowship Opportunities: 02/05 pre-proposal deadline. UVMLCOM offers some funding for students to engage in research, many thanks to our Foundation/Alumni and the Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont (CVRI). Read more...
- Meet your newly appointed SEG Reps! Bring us your concerns and suggestions for the curriculum and find out what we are working on. Contact Flora Liu,Sidney Hilker,Audrea Bose, or Sienna Searles for more information. Read the full message from your SEG representatives...
- Summer Internships with Vermont Physicians for a National Health Program: Offering two, five-week summer internships for current first-year medical students. Interns will receive a stipend of $1500 for full-time work for a 5-week period. Read more...
- Summer Externship Opportunity at Thomas Jefferson University & Hospitals: 2/28 application deadline. Exposes students to the discipline of radiation oncology; spend six weeks in our Department working on a research project and participating in clinical and educational activities. Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- THIS WEEK - UVM Offices Closed 01/15: In honor of the MLK Holiday, all UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed Monday, January 15. We will re-open on Tuesday, 01/16, at 8 AM. View all UVM administrative holidays...
- The Undifferentiated Medical Student Podcast: The purpose of the TUMS podcast is to help med students learn the talking points of all the specialties and to empower them to start exploring their career options early and on their own. Read more...
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion announces new appointments as part of their 2018-2023 Strategic plan: Read to official announcement, which includes a link to the Strategic Action Plan...
- Free Practice Sessions Available for USMLE Step 1, Step 2CK, and Step 3: The NBME is offering free practice sessions for a limited time. Practice sessions, normally administered for a fee at Prometric Test Centers, will be available to a limited number of individuals at no cost on or before January 31, 2018. Read more...
- Proof of Enrollment: "Proof of Enrollment" (often needed for ski passes, discounts on car insurance, etc.) is obtained through the UVM Registrar's Office, via your myUVM portal. Instructions on how to retrieve your "Proof of Enrollment" can be found at the Registrar's Office Enrollment Verifications webpage. Turnover is usually less than one business day! Please contact the UVM Registrar with any questions.
- Need Something Call a "Letter of Good Standing?" (different from proof of enrollment): Submit your request to the Office of Medical Student Education. Please indicate whether you need an electronic format, a hardcopy, or both, and where the letter should be sent.
- Monitor Slideshow Submission Students are welcome to submit announcements and events for inclusion in the weekly slideshow that displays on the monitors around campus! Read more...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
Join the ACP! The American College of Physicians is a one-stop resource for news and opportunities pertaining to Internal Medicine. Signing up takes five minutes and is free! Read more...
ALL WEEK - FREE WEEK @ Campus Rec: 01/15 - 01/22. Try any of the campus group fitness classes for free! Check out the schedule! Ready to commit to classes for the spring? Buy your pass, now. Get Free Week on your calendar...
ALL WEEK - Casino Royale Tickets on Sale: Tue - Fri, during lunch hour, in Given Courtyard. Read more/add to your calendar...
STARTING THIS WEEK - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Begins: 1/16. Please join us for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Education and Learning Events Series, including keynote Speaker Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Read more/Ticket Information...
THIS WEEK - Mandatory Student Interest Group (SIG) Leadership Training: 01/16. One of two offerings. A SIG leader must attend this training to be an LCOM-recognized SIG. Read more/add the first offering (1/16) to calendar...
THIS WEEK - January Dining with the Deans Luncheon: 01/17. This month's special guests are from the Larner College of Medicine Teaching Academy. Read more/sign-up...
THIS WEEK - Ovid MEDLINE: Basics of Advanced Search: 01/17. Learn how to run effective MEDLINE literature searches on the Ovid platform. Beginners welcome! Read more...
THIS WEEK - Public Health Projects Poster Session & Community Celebration: 01/17. Add this event to your calendar...
THIS WEEK - Martin Luther King Health Equity Keynote Speaker - "What's Race Got to Do with Medicine?" with Dorothy Roberts, JD: 01/17. Lecture and book signing. Free and open to the public. Add this event to your calendar...
THIS WEEK - LCOM Medical Student Yoga Class: 01/17. Add this event to your calendar...
THIS WEEK - Fresh Friday: 01/19. The Wellness Committee invites you to this month’s Fresh Friday. Come by the Student Lounge at noon for some fresh produce and snacks! Add this event to your calendar/contact the event coordinator...
THIS WEEK - MI6 is sending you on a mission: 01/20. Join the College of Medicine's Student Council for a Casino Royale themed Casino Night with CELEBRITY dealers! This is a fundraiser for the Vermont Children's Hospital! Read more/get it on your calendar...
APPROACHING NOMINATION DEADLINE - 2018 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards: 01/22 deadline. For an outstanding medical student currently on track to graduate in May 2018 and an outstanding physician faculty member for the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards, presented annually by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Read more...
MLK Celebration 2018 Keynote: Dr. Marc Lamont Hill: 01/23. Tickets are required, FREE, and are limited. Read more...
SAVE THE DATE - Sleep Hygiene Workshop Presented by Wellness: 1/25. Are you struggling to get enough sleep? This session is open to all classes and will include a pizza lunch! Read more/get it on your calendar...
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Member for a Day Program: 01/15 application deadline. Provides an opportunity for up to 30 medical students, general surgery residents, and I-6 residents (within their first three years) to accompany an AATS Member Mentor during portions of the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Dartmouth's 2018 Physicians for Human Rights Conference: "The 50%: The Changing Arc of Womxn's Rights" 01/19 (starts at 6 p.m.) - 01/20. A great event featuring renowned speakers and intriguing interactive sessions. Read more...
Dell Medical School at The UT 2018-2019 Value Based Care Research Fellowship for Medical Students: 02/01 application deadline; a great year-off opportunity for students interested in healthcare system innovation/value-based medicine. Read more...
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ARTS & PUBLICATIONS
Michael E. DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Awards: 01/31 submission deadline. Honors the legendary, preeminent cardiovascular surgeon, pioneering medical scientist, gifted medical educator, prolific author and scholar and passionate advocate of optimal healthcare throughout the world. Read more...
2018 Stanley M. Kaplan Essay Contest: 06/29 submission deadline. Entries may include topical essays, case reports, review articles, or original research that was conducted in medical school for which the student was first author. Read more...
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