CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2018
- THIS WEEK - LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE - 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...
- THIS WEEK - The Vermont Medical Society Presents: Physician in Management: Negotiation: 2/3. Free for Medical Students. Learn proven techniques to use in every negotiation process and come out further ahead. Read more...
- APPROACHING ORDERING DEADLINE - Order Commencement Regalia: 2/5 deadline. 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...
- APPROACHING SURVEY DEADLINE - 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...
- Scholarship Opportunities: 2/16 application deadline. Two scholarship opportunities are available for current fourth-year students. Think you qualify for one of them? Read more/post deadline to your calendar...
- The Mark Beers, MD '82 Award: A $6,000 award for a student who has or has had a medical condition that influenced his or her decision to become a physician.
- The David Tormey, MD Award: A $6,000 award for accomplishment in the face of adversity during medical school.
- WANTED: 4TH YEAR MED STUDENTS! To join nursing students in the Sim Lab: Lead nursing team during a cardiac arrest in the ‘hospital setting’, employ ACLS algorithms, and practice interprofessional teamwork and communication skills. Read more...
- VMS Webinar - Negotiating Physician Employee Contracts: The Vermont Medical Society Recently hosted a webinar titled "Negotiating Physician Employee Contracts" (complete registration information to view the webinar recording). Please contact Jennifer Savage, Physician Placement Professional, with any questions.
- UC Irvine Urology Fellowship opportunity: 02/15 application deadline. A highly competitive, one-year research fellowship under the mentorship of two of the most prolific academic urologists. Given the increasing competitiveness of the urology match, this fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for medical students interested in urology to create a robust resume. Read more...
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Class of 2019
- THIS WEEK - LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE - 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...
- UC Irvine Urology Fellowship opportunity: 02/15 application deadline. A highly competitive, one-year research fellowship under the mentorship of two of the most prolific academic urologists. Given the increasing competitiveness of the urology match, this fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for medical students interested in urology to create a robust resume. Read more...
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Class of 2020
- THIS WEEK - Tea @ 3: 01/31. 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...
- THIS WEEK - LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE - 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...
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Year-Out Orthopaedic Research Opportunity at Johns Hopkins: 02/09 application deadline. A paid year of research in the Johns Hopkins Dept. of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery designed for students between their third and fourth years. Read more...
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Class of 2021
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - NIH-Funded Medical Student Research Program in Diabetes and Obesity: 01/29. Review full mailing regarding the opportunity...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - MGH 2018 Summer Research Trainee Program: 01/29. The goal of this program is to build a pipeline of college and medical school students underrepresented in medicine (URM) who are interested in academic biomedical research careers. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - Mandatory Student Interest Group (SIG) Leadership Training: 01/30. On behalf of the Student Council, we would like to congratulate everyone on their new leadership positions. This is the LAST Student Interest Group (SIG) Leadership Training. Remember, you must attend SIG Leadership Training to satisfy your training requirements for your organization. Read more/add the final offering (1/30) to calendar...
- THIS WEEK - Convocation of Thanks: 01/31. We are looking for first year medical students to form the planning committee. This ceremony is a way to celebrate our donors and thank the families for the opportunity. Read more/add to calendar...
- THIS WEEK APPLICATION DEADLINE - 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...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - 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...
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - The University of Texas at Austin Summer Research Assistantship: 02/01. provides an opportunity to closely work with leading Dell Medical School faculty on clinical and/or care delivery research projects over the course of an 8-12 week period. Read more...
- APPROACHING SUBMISSION DEADLINE - 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...
- APPROACHING SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Vanderbilt Diabetes Center Med Research Training: 2/5 application deadline. Conduct research under the direction of an established Vanderbilt scientist in the area of diabetes and obesity, kidney disease, and digestive disease during the summer. Read more...
- CUPID 2018: 2/19 application deadline. The Cancer in the Under-Privileged Indigent or Disadvantaged Summer Translational Oncology Program is 10-week lb-based research experience designed to introduce students to oncology. 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. Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- WeeklyWire Movie Ticket Drawings Are Back! WeeklyWire We are thrilled to start our weekly drawing for free tickets to the Roxy Cinema for the spring semester. Read your weekly issue carefully each week to locate the hidden sign-up to enter the weekly drawing (enter this week, for example). Contact studentCOMservices with any questions.
- THIS WEEK - MedU is Changing Their Name, and the names of some of the learning/teaching modules. The actual case content is not changing, but the site will look different. If users want to read more about it, visit the informational webpage. Questions? contact jlight@uvm.edu. Add this to your calendar...
- THIS WEEK - Planned Spring CatAlert Test: 2/1. We will be conducting a test of the UVM's CatAlert System Thursday afternoon, February 1st, 2018 between classes. Every faculty/staff member will automatically receive notification (s). Read more...
- COM Student Activities Calendar: Did you know we have a COM Student Activities Calendar? You can view it in outlook, online, or even subscribe to it on your smart phone! Read more…
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Larner COMcares
THIS WEEK - LCOM Special Olympics Penguin Plunge Team: 2/3. The Class of 2018 has had representatives at the Special Olympics Penguin Plunge for the past three years, and we’re going for a perfect record this year. Come run/jump into Lake Champlain with us for a good cause! Read more/sign-up...
Big Change Roundup: The largest fundraiser for the Children's Hospital. Last year, over 2.5 tons of change was raised, equating to over $300,000. Every cent counts. A collection canister is in the student lounge and MS1s Liz Congdon, Jenny Holland, Collin Anderson, and Candi Wolf can also accept donations. So, clean out those couch cushions and empty your piggy banks; it’s for the kids! For additional information, please contact Candi Wolf.
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
SEG Update - What are your SEG Representatives up to this month? Brief overview: Getting involved in the new Foundations Director search, assessing the utility of the clerkship and advanced integration tablets, and planning a town hall for students to hear about what we’ve been doing, ask questions, and provide concerns/suggestions. Read more (i.e. contact info/meeting minutes)...
WeeklyWire Movie Ticket Drawings Are Back! WeeklyWire We are thrilled to start our weekly drawing for free tickets to the Roxy Cinema for the spring semester. Read your weekly issue carefully each week to locate the hidden sign-up to enter the weekly drawing (enter this week, for example). Contact studentCOMservices with any questions.
COM Student Activities Calendar: Did you know we have a COM Student Activities Calendar? You can view it in outlook, online, or even subscribe to it on your smart phone! Read more…
THIS WEEK - Mandatory Student Interest Group (SIG) Leadership Training: 01/30. This is the LAST Student Interest Group (SIG) Leadership Training. Remember, you must attend SIG Leadership Training to satisfy your training requirements for your organization. Read more/add the final offering (1/30) to calendar...
THIS WEEK - SMILE Docs New Member Informational Meeting: 01/30. Add to calendar...
THIS WEEK - A Dana Medical Library Workshop: Introduction to EndNote FOR MAC USERS: 01/30. Learn how to export citations from journal article databases into an EndNote library; find, annotate, and save PDFs; and create bibliographies and add in-text citations in a Word document using a specified style. Read more/add to calendar...
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - LCOM Scholarly Activity Grants: 01/30. Established to support students who would like to travel to conferences, alternative learning opportunities or similar events. Read more...
THIS WEEK - American Indian Health Facilities Virtual Job Fair: 01/31. You’ll be presented with hundreds of open positions, hear details about relocation, benefit packages, and populations served. Read more...
THIS WEEK - LCOM Medical Student Yoga Class: 01/31, 6pm, in HSRF 400. Add to calendar...
THIS WEEK - Pharmacology Seminar: "Regulation of yo T cell development and function by the Slam/SAP signaling pathway": 02/01. 8:30 am, in HSRF 300. With Dr. Jonathan Boyson. Read more...
Contribute to the UVM Accreditation Medical Student Focus Group (Free Lunch for in-person attendees): 2/5. Help UVM assess the student experience. In-person or remote participation is available. Seeking 5-10 students/per class. Read more/sign-up...
Spring 2018 Babysitter Mingler: 2/11. Each semester, the Office of Student & Community Relations hosts a meet-and-greet for area families in need of responsible babysitters and UVM students interested in a babysitting job. Read more...
SAVE THE DATE - 2018 Emily Post Etiquette Program: 2/15. Join us for a FREE Etiquette Presentation, “Personal Skills for Professional Success”. Come learn how to navigate professional networking events with us! Read more/register...
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - LCOM Scholarly Activity Grants: 01/30. Established to support students who would like to travel to conferences, alternative learning opportunities or similar events. Read more...
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - American Society of Hematology’s HONORS (Hematology Opportunities for the Next Generation of Research Scientists) Award: 02/01. $5,000 stipend to conduct either a short hematological research project for a maximum of three months, or a long hematological research project between three and 12 months. Read more...
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - 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...
Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) will hold its fourteenth biennial BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CAREERS STUDENT CONFERENCE: 2/12 registration deadline. 4/7 conference date. Students registered for the conference are invited to attend a networking reception/informational session open exclusively to medical students. Read more...
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Student Application for Free Registration: 2/5 application deadline. There is no fee to attend, but completion of a four-page application is required. Read more/add deadline to your calendar...
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ARTS & PUBLICATIONS
THIS WEEK - SUBMISSION DEADLINE - 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...
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