CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2018
- THIS WEEK - Webinar on Home Financing for Residents: First offering is on 2/13. This popular Home Buying and Home Financing session is a favorite with graduating medical students and doctors. Read more/add to your calendar...
- THIS WEEK - SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 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.
- Class of 2018 Match Day Eve Dinner hosted by the UVM Medical Alumni Association: 03/08 registration deadline. Online registration now open. A tradition to celebrate the transition from medical school to residency and bring the graduating class together for an evening of camaraderie with friends, family, alumni, faculty, and staff. Read more...
- Call for UVMMC Lockers (Baird) & Pagers: We are welcoming students from the Class of 2020 into Clerkships, and need to provide them with pagers and UVMMC lockers. Please review your rotation schedule now through April; contact Jacqueline Drouin if you will no longer need your pager or locker; turn pagers in to OMSE (N-112) ASAP. Thank you for your time and consideration!
- New General Surgery Residency Program: Just received initial accreditation from the ACGME for 15 categorical positions and is seeking immediate applicants. Read more...
- New UCF/HCA Anesthesiology program: Just received initial accreditation from the ACGME for 27 positions and is seeking immediate applicants. Read more...
- Your Crash-Course in Residency Finances: 3/14. At Pastore Financial Group we work almost exclusively with physicians, and have helped hundreds of UVMCOM graduates successfully navigate their finances. Read more...
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Class of 2019
- THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - UC Irvine Urology Fellowship opportunity: 02/15 application deadline. Highly competitive,1yr research fellowship under the mentorship of 2 prolific academic urologists. This fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for medical students interested in urology to create a robust resume. Read more...
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) Survey Released: 2/26 survey deadline. Six-question survey; unique survey link was sent to eligible students from “Office of Medical Student Education.” Students will be selected for induction into the GHHS by current members of the LCOM GHHS Chapter, and this survey informs the committee’s review. Read more…
- Medical University of South Carolina - Underrepresented in Medicine Visiting Student Program: 4/1 application review begins. Program includes a 4-week clinical rotation (elective or externship/sub-I) at MUSC, as well as a stipend to offset the costs of travel and housing in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Read more...
- Transcripts for VSAS: Students who are applying for Extramural rotations through VSAS must remember to request a copy of their transcript from the UVM Registrar’s Office after they have submitted their applications. Applications can’t be released to programs until all required documentation is uploaded. Transcripts can be requested online via the myUVM portal.
- Job Opportunity with the Dr. Oz Show - Medical Student Producer: 3/2 application deadline. Are you interested in public health, social media, or medical television? If so, this is the internship for you! Seeking medical students to come join our team in NYC. An eight to nine-month, full-time, paid position that will run throughout the show’s tenth season. Read more...
- ED Quality Improvement and Clinical Education Intern in Haiti: Work directly with EM leadership at the first and only Emergency Medicine residency in Haiti; assist with quality improvement and clinical research, operations and administration, coordination of visiting faculty, and the EM residency. Read more...
- CDC’s Epidemiology Elective Program: 3/30 application deadline. 6- or 8- week rotations designed to train students in applied epidemiology, public health, and global health. Read more...
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Class of 2020
- THIS WEEK - Tea @ 3: 2/14. The Wellness Committee invites the class of 2020 for Tea @ 3 every Wednesday at 3pm throughout January and February. Come by Med Ed 201 for tea and snacks to refuel for your studies! Add this to your calendar...
- Step 1 Study Spaces: In response to a request from one of your incredible student council representatives, the Office of Medical Student Education has set aside as much Med Ed Third Floor Space for your class for group Step 1 Study. Please reference calendars posted outside the room to explore space we've set aside for you. Here are some other great study space resources:
- Stop by Given Courtyard N-329 to pick up your Step 1 study kit! A little something from the UVM Medical Alumni Office to help you study for STEP 1. View the official invitation (includes photo of the gift bag)...
- FY18 Freeman Foundation Legacy Medical Scholarship: 3/26 application deadline. For up to six members of the Class of 2020 who demonstrate a passion for, and commitment to, meeting the health care needs of Vermonters, particularly in rural and underserved areas to be awarded $6,000 in the current 2017-2018 academic year'. Read more...
- CDC’s Epidemiology Elective Program: 3/30 application deadline. 6- or 8- week rotations designed to train students in applied epidemiology, public health, and global health. Read more...
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Class of 2021
- THIS WEEK - SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Joseph Collins Foundation (JCF) Scholarship Opportunity: 2/14 application deadline. A $15,000 scholarship for students interested in the arts outside of the field of medicine. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - NOMINATION DEADLINE - Nominations for Student Rep on Dean's Advisory Committee (DACDI): 2/15 nomination deadline. seeking nominations for a student representative from the Class of 2021. This position is for up to a four year term, which will begin on March 1, 2018. Read more...
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - 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...
- Seeking Community Medical School Advisory Committee Members: Seeking a few thoughtful, community-minded first-year medical students to serve as members. Read more...
- Summer Clinical Opportunity for First-Year Medical Students: The Health Center in Plainfield, VT is seeking engaged, self-directed medical students to collaborate on several large-scale patient education projects. Read more...
- Summer Research Opportunity: A validation study for a cardiology-related mobile health app will be conducted during the summer of 2018. If you are interested in helping with the study, please contact Becky Aksdal with any questions.
- Himalayan Health Exchange 2018 International Health Expeditions: Himalayan Health Exchange will organize the following medical/dental camps in the remote Trans- Himalayan regions of north India and Indo-Tibetan Borderlands in 2018. Read more...
- Apply now to be a 2018 Gold Student Summer Fellow: 3/16 application deadline. These fellowship opportunities (stipends of up to $4000) are granted for projects focused on cultural competency issues, relationship-centered medicine, and public health concerns in underserved populations. Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- UVM Offices Closed: 2/19. UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Student Education, are closed in observance of Presidents' Day. Offices will re-open Tuesday, February 19, at 8:00 AM EST. Read more/post to your calendar...
- NBME Comprehensive Clinical Science Examination Timing, Length Changes, and Prometric Price Increase: 5/8. The timing and total number of items for the web-based Comprehensive Clinical Science Examination (CCSE) will increase. Read more...
- Student Health & Safety Policy Notice - Spring 2018: Health and safety of the community is a primary concern. It is important that all students understand the policies that establish community standards and the resources that are available for support. Please review this information carefully and contact the Vice Provost & Dean of Students Office if you have questions or concerns.
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Larner COMcares
THIS WEEK - We care about the film industry! Thank you for reading your WeeklyWire. Please enter our weekly Roxy tickets drawing for being so gosh darn fabulous. Contact the Office of Medical Student Education with any questions.
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.
Costa Rica Medical Volunteer Trip for Students, Resident, Nurses: Journey into the heart of Costa Rica’s healthcare system and society in general. Dates: April 21- April 28, 2018 | Price: US$1,750 (not including airfare). Read more...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
THIS WEEK - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar - "The DNA Damage Response: Chromatin & Cancer": 2/14. Read more...
THIS WEEK - EEG Demonstration with Dr. Gregory Holmes: 02/14 @ noon. Meet the Chair of the Department of Neurological Sciences and learn about the science, application, and interpretation of EEG with the Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN). Open to all interested medical students. Add this event to your calendar...
THIS WEEK - Dana Medical Library Workshop - Introduction to Zotero: 2/14. This workshop will teach you how to add references to your library, manage those references, and automatically insert citations into your paper and build your bibliography. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds - “CD4+ T helper cells as risk factors for atherosclerosis”: 2/14. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Student Council Meeting (rescheduled due to snow storm): 2/14. Student Council meetings are open to the community. Please contact Student Council if you have any questions, or would like to present an item. Add to your calendar...
THIS WEEK - LCOM Medical Student Yoga Class: 2/14. We encourage students to care for their physical and mental health by offering a free, weekly yoga class on the medical campus. We are led by instructors from the community, mats and blocks are provided, and all levels are encouraged to join! Add to your calendar...
THIS WEEK - Film Screening of "Strictly Ballroom": 2/14. Join the Department of Psychiatry for a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s Australian romance-comedy-dance-competition epic, Strictly Ballroom. Pizza provided. Read more/add to calendar...
THIS WEEK - Screening and Discussion of "Resilience: The Biology of Stress& The Science of Hope": 2/15. Resilience is a one hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. Read more...
THIS WEEK - 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...
Read, Set, Bake! With Taste Buddies SIG: 2/19. Spend the long weekend baking and then join Taste Buddies at the Raszka Estate. Read more...
February Dining with the Deans: 2/21. This month’s special guest is Jill Jemison, Larner College of Medicine Technology Services Director. Read more/sign-up...
Queer & Trans Youth: Creating Affirming Care and Supportive Spaces (free webinar): 2/22. Will provide an overview of concepts and appropriate terminology and describe emerging best practices to ensure sound accommodations and equitable access for all youth. Registration required. Read more...
APPROACHING NOMINATION DEADLINE - Call for Nominations - 2018 President's Our Commons Ground Staff Award: 2/23 nomination deadline. recognizes six staff members who exemplify the qualities of the University of Vermont’s Our Common Ground, the statement of aspirations and shared values for the UVM Community. Read more/nominate someone...
LCOM Dean Search Interview Luncheons: 3/12 RSVP deadline. Participate in the finalist’s interviews for the Dean of the Larner College of Medicine. The Search Committee would like the candidates to meet with medical and graduate students over lunch during their on-campus interviews. Read more…
LCOM Washington DC Alumni Event: 3/12 RSVP deadline. Event is on 3/19. The UVM Medical Alumni Association invite you and your guest to a reception. Read more...
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, March 16: MATCH DAY for the Class of 2018! 3/16. Read more/Mark your calendars...
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
THIS WEEK - SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Bridging the Dream Scholarship Opportunity: 2/14 application deadline. A $20,000 scholarship. Any student can apply as long as you have an interesting story to tell and/or have a dream you’re working to accomplish. Read more...
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE (DEADLINE EXTENDED) - Student Application for Free Registration - Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) will hold its fourteenth biennial BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CAREERS STUDENT CONFERENCE: 2/15 application deadline. 4/7 conference date. Students registered for the conference are invited to attend a networking reception/informational session open exclusively to medical students. There is no fee to attend, but completion of a four-page application is required. Read more/add deadline to your calendar...
Research Emphasis for Medical Students and Doctor of Nursing Practice Students: Optional. Rolling enrolment. Includes a 2-year monthly curriculum, journal clubs, opportunities to participate in "real-life" aspects of research (e.g. observe the process of clinical trial design), and resources for finding research projects and mentoring throughout the University. Read more...
ED Quality Improvement and Clinical Education Intern in Haiti: Work directly with EM leadership at the first and only Emergency Medicine residency in Haiti; assist with quality improvement and clinical research, operations and administration, coordination of visiting faculty, and the EM residency. Read more...
Medical Education Fellow at Univ. of Miami Miller School of Medicine: A 1yr med-ed. fellowship; assist with facilitating a competency-based, self-directed curriculum that leverages educational tech. including online modules with short videos, self-assessment questions, and in-class problem solving sessions leading to formative and summative assessments. Read more...
Himalayan Health Exchange 2018 International Health Expeditions: Himalayan Health Exchange will organize the following medical/dental camps in the remote Trans- Himalayan regions of north India and Indo-Tibetan Borderlands in 2018. Read more...
Tina and Richard V. Carolan Rwanda Research Fellowship: 4/1 application deadline. Live in Kigali, Rwanda for 10-12 months. This is an unpaid fellowship, but travel costs, living expenses, and health insurance are covered. Read more...
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ARTS & PUBLICATIONS
THIS WEEK - SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Expressions of Clinician Well-Being: An Art Exhibition: 2/16 submission deadline. This art show will promote greater awareness and understanding of barriers to clinician well-being—and solutions that promise a brighter future. Your art could be featured in a permanent online gallery and/or an in-person show. Read more...
Media Opportunity for Students - Join the Dr. Oz Show: Are you interested in public health, social media, or medical television? If so, this is the internship for you! The Dr. Oz Show, is looking for medical students to come join our team in New York City. Read more...
Publication opportunity - Share your experience with telemedicine: The publisher of Telehealth and Medicine Today invites physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to share their experiences with telehealth and remote care. Read more...
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