- THIS WEEK - Student Panel Opportunities and Specialty Luncheon: Prep for practice starts next week! Participate in a few student panels and a lunch and discussion during this year's Preparation for Practice course. $5 Amazon GC for each person, per session they support! Sign-up using our online sign-up (there are 2 sign-up tabs – one for the panels and one for the luncheon). Read more in Emma's email to the class...
- THIS WEEK - SUBMISSION DEADLINE (EXTENDED 3 DAYS!) - Commencement Student Speaker Speech: 3/21 submission deadline. With Match Week and Commencement in our sights, it is time to start planning for the important selection of the Class of 2018 student graduation speaker. If you are interested in being considered for this role, read more...
- MANDATORY EXIT LOAN COUNSELING: It is time to sign up for a mandatory small group session on loan counseling (if you owe debt). Read more/Sign up...
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Class of 2019
- THIS WEEK - Doctors in Training Review Webinar for Step2 CK*: 3/19. Webinar on how to reach your peak Step 2 CK score; also connects you with a large discount for the course. Read more...
- THIS WEEK - Career Decision-Making Workshop: 3/21. Whether you have your specialty narrowed down to two choices or you are throwing darts to decide which 6 fields are still in the running, this event is for you. It is open to all students in the class of 2019, regardless of enrollment in "Prep for Practice." Read more...
- APPROACHING DISCOUNT DEADLINE - Doctors in Training Step 2 Course Discount Code Expires*: 3/26. Read more...
- Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Call for Members*: Connect with the multifaceted medical resources and a worldwide community of emergency medicine academicians at a critical point your careers. $25/student. Read more...
- Taking Your End of Clerkship CSE on 3/24, 3/25, 3/31, 4/7, 4/8, or 4/14 and want a later date?* Slots are available on 4/15, 4/21, 4/22, 4/28, and 7/28. Scrambling to reschedule a CSE and desperately looking to swap with someone taking the exam on one of the days listed above, in bold; brownies and endless gratitude for anyone willing to switch! Please email talia.kostick@med.uvm.edu if you are interested.
- Underrepresented in Medicine Senior Scholarship Program for Pediatrics at University of Alabama School of Medicine*: 5/1 application deadline. Read more...
- URM pediatric externship at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH*: 4/30 application deadline. Read more...
- University of Rochester Visiting Clerkship Program*: 5/1 application deadline. Read more...
- Visiting Elective in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins for URM Students*: 4/15 application deadline. Read more...
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Class of 2020
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - FY18 Freeman Foundation Legacy Medical Scholarship: 3/26 application deadline. For up to 6 members of co2020 who demonstrate a passion for, and commitment to, meeting the health care needs of Vermonters, particularly in rural and underserved areas. $6,000 in the current 2017-2018 academic year (amount may vary based on number of applicants). Read more...
- Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Call for Members*: Connect with the multifaceted medical resources and a worldwide community of emergency medicine academicians at a critical point your careers. $25/student. Read more...
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Class of 2021
- APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Summer 2018 Larner College of Medicine Diversity & Inclusion Internship: 3/26 application deadline. Learn more about how diversity, inclusion and principles of social justice can positively influence medical education, and about strategies for incorporating these principles into the culture and curriculum. Read more...
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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
- Showers at last! We have located, secured and updated showers for our medical students!! There are two locations, one in the HSRF basement and the other over in Stafford Hall, 4th floor. Read the full emailed announcement for more information...
- Submissions to Community Monitors/Screens: Friday AM deadline. Students are welcome to submit announcements and events for inclusion in the weekly slideshow that displays on the monitors around campus. Read more...
- COMIS Footprints System: the College of Medicine IT/IS team is happy to assist you with your technology. If you have any questions, or are experiencing "tech tears"/issues, please feel free to visit them at the help desk or call 802-656-7300
during regular office hours, or you can also submit a footprint to the COMIS electronic helpdesk - 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.
- NBME Update - New Score Scale for the Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Exam*: Beginning 06/01/2018, the NBME will report scores for the Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Examination on a new score scale. Read more...
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Larner COMcares
THIS WEEK - 2018 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games*: 3/19-3/20. A terrific volunteer experience helping out our medical team and athletes and also for you to experience the joy of Special Olympics and Unified Sports. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Volunteer with Med Mentors for Health Career Exploration Day: 3/24. Nearly 100 students from six area high schools attend a presentation on careers in health care by Vermont AHEC, breakout sessions put on by other SIGs, and interaction with a panel of health professionals. Read more...
THIS WEEK - March for Our Lives*: 3/24. Created by, inspired by, and led by students across the country who will no longer risk their lives waiting for someone else to take action to stop the epidemic of mass school shootings that has become all too familiar. Read more...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
Student Education Group (SEG) Update - What has you SEG been up to this month? Here's a brief overview: Discussed & supported creation of an academic guidebook student resource; Met Social Justice Coalition Leaders re: incorporating more social justice topics in the Foundations curriculum; Prep. & planning for LCME accreditation self-study process. Read more/contact SEG...
Piano in Student Lounge: The Wellness Committee and OMSE organized the repair and tuning of the piano in the student lounge. If you use it, please do so with care and make sure to thank Dr. Zehle for her financial support, and the staff at OMSE for their time in helping us have a functional piano again. Please do not hesitate contact any of your Wellness Representatives with any questions or ideas.
What are your Student Council Representatives up to this month? Brief overview: Update from your associate dean for students (WCHN info, responses to student feedback, Match Week, and more), Match Week event planning, co2020 president-elect election outcome, and a SIG finance request reviewed. Read more (i.e. contact info/expanded highlights/meeting minutes)...
- Class of 2020 President-Elect: Student Council is thrilled to announce the election of the Class of 2020 President-Elect, Ava Bakhtyari. Ava will serve as the President-Elect during her third year and subsequently as the President of Student Council during her fourth year. Read more in the full class-wide mailing...
THIS WEEK - “Improving Care Transitions Over The Life Course For Families Of Children With Disabilities And Special Health Care Needs”: 3/19. A presentation by a finalist for the Assistant Professor, Health Services Research Search Presentation. Read more...
THIS WEEK - NOMINATION DEADLINE - ONE MORE STUDENT AWARD ADDED! - Call for Nominations for Global Health Awards: 3/19 nomination deadline. This is an open invitation to submit nominations for two Global Health awards, which will be given in conjunction with the Global Health Celebration on April 17 & 18, 2018. Read more...
THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Apply to Join the Early Career Advisory Committee: 3/19 application deadline. Tasked with identifying and addressing the needs of our Early Career scientists and involving them in Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) activities. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Dan & Carole Burack Lecture: "Why Words Matter: Lessons from Neuroanatomy": 3/21. Will outline a computational brain architecture that places the physical regulation of the body at the core of all experiences and perceptions. Read more...
THIS WEEK - LCOM Yoga Class: 3/21. We are led by instructors from the community, mats and blocks are provided, and all levels are encouraged to join! Read more...
THIS WEEK - Blackboard Jungle 11 Symposium Keynote Kickoff Presentation - "What Should You Do: Be an Active Bystander?" Featuring John Quiñones: 3/22. Read more...
THIS WEEK - Dan & Carole Burack Lecture: "Cooperation in the Face of Complexity: The Future of Water Governance": 3/22. Considers the future of water governance as the effects of climate change are being felt in regions all across the world. Read more...
Peer Support Group: 3/26. A nonjudgmental, non-academic, confidential meeting for students to share their experiences and listen to those of their peers. Lots of food will be provided! Read more...
March Dining with the Deans: 3/27. This month's special guests are from our Student Financial Services office. Read more/Sign-up...
Dana Medical Library Workshop - Advanced EndNote: 3/27. Move beyond the basics of creating an EndNote Library. Learn how to collaborate with others, manipulate formatting in citations and bibliographies, and harness EndNote's functionality to better manage your literature. Read more...
Wellness Committee's "Tasty Thursday": 3/29. Switching things up this month - Join us in the student lounge for Tasty Thursday. enjoy some fresh produce and snacks! Read more...
Community Medical School presents: “SPECIAL PANEL PRESENTATION: Transgender Health & Healthcare: Transitioning to Affirmative Care”: 4/3. with Dr. A. Evan Eyler, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry & Family Medicine; Kate Jerman, M.P.H., Director, LGBTQA Center at UVM; Eli Goldberg, Class of 2020; Lola Houston, LCOM SP; Relationship Coach. Read more...
UVM Cancer Center Research Symposium: 4/20. Focuses this year on Cancer Control in a Rural Environment. We are inviting three national speakers to join UVM faculty members, researchers and physicians. Read more...
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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP
THIS WEEK - SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Call for Submissions to Share your Work in Global Health! 3/19 submission deadline. Participants are invited to submit a poster about global health work or research. Read more...
APPROACHING POSTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE - UVM Cancer Center Research Symposium: 4/1 submission deadline. 4/20 conference. Focuses this year on Cancer Control in a Rural Environment. Posters will be judged in two categories: (1) Faculty/Staff, (2) Post-doctoral/Pre-doctoral. Cash prizes will be awarded to a winner in each category. Read more...
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ARTS & PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
THIS WEEK - SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Call for Submissions to Share your Work in Global Health! 3/19 submission deadline. Participants are encouraged to submit a brief reflection piece (1-2 pages) on their experiences working overseas and/or up to five photographs that represent their work in global health. Read more...
APPROACHING SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest*: 3/31 submission deadline. Asks medical and nursing students to engage in a reflective writing exercise that illustrates an experience where they or a team member worked to ensure that humanism was at the core of care. Cash prizes! Read more...
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