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June 04 - June 10, 2018


The WeeklyWire is an official communication tool of the Larner College of Medicine. Student feedback led to its development and continues to inform iterative improvements. All non-curriculum-related email communications are directed through the Wire to help support manageable email inboxes for our students; it's your one-stop-shop for all med school happenings outside of the classroom! Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Medical Student Education with any questions.

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 * = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed 

CLASS INFORMATION

Class of 2018

  • Congratulations Doctors! You did an AMAZING job trusting your hooders - these pics are stunning (compliments to you and the photographer)! The photos are downloadable in their original format, using the password 2018GRAD - View the Commencement Photo Gallery...
  • Buh-Bye WeeklyWire! You will receive the WeeklyWire to your med email address through the June 18th issue. However, if you wish to continue to receive the weekly missive, please email studentCOMservices@med.uvm.edu with your new email address and say "Please sign me up as an alumni subscriber to the WeeklyWire!" We miss you already, btw.
  • University Hospital of Geneva Quality of Care Unit needs your help! An international study on emotional difficulties among healthcare professionals. You will be working as a healthcare professional, soon. Your first impressions of your job, the difficulties you will encounter with your patients, and how you will overcome them, can teach us a lot. Read more...

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Class of 2019

  • THIS WEEK - ERAS Opens: 6/7. The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), opens with full services for the 2019 Match cycle. Read more...
  • NBME Update - No Change to Minimum Passing Score for Step 2 CK*: The USMLE® Management Committee voted to maintain the currently recommended Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) minimum passing score at their May 2018 meeting. Read more...
  • AAMC Webinar Recording Available*: Preparing for the AAMC Standardized Video Interview, Information for Applicants, Advisors and Clerkship Directors. Read more...
  • ACTION REQUIRED - RAD Meetings and the MSPE: If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for your Residency Application Decision (RAD) meeting with Dr. Zehle. You must also complete pre-meeting items at least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE of your meeting. Read more...
  • Are you applying for Extramurals?
    • 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.
      1. In the "issued to" field enter VSAS
      2. In the "send to email address" field enter Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu
    • Do you need a recent criminal background check? A background check was run on you prior to starting the Clerkship Year. UVM does not do another one for Advanced Integration so if a recent one is required for extramural electives then you must get one done on your own. There are many online services to choose from. Confirmation can be forwarded to Emma if she needs to verify it in VSAS.

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Class of 2020

  • NBME Exam Practice Vouchers: Have a NBME exam coming up at the end of rotation 2? Don’t forget to request a practice voucher! Vouchers can be requested by emailing studentcomservices@med.uvm.edu
  • REMINDER - Clean Out Your Given Lockers: 07/01 deadline. Please clean out your locker (or have someone clear it out for you). Students who fail to clean out their lockers by the established deadline will be charged a $50 cleaning fee. Read more... 

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Class of 2021

  • THIS WEEK - APPLICATION DEADLINE - Aquifer (formerly MedU) Summer Project*: 6/4 application deadline. Seeking 5 to 6 first-year medical students to participate in an exciting national medical education project. Read more...
  • THIS WEEK - SURVEY DEADLINE - Big Sib/Little Sib Match: 6/4 survey deadline. Pairing second-year students with an incoming first-year is a great way to provide new students with the best resource on campus – you! Please complete our survey to indicate your willingness to serve as a Big Sib! Read more…
  • THIS WEEK - Otolaryngology Student Interest Group Meeting: 6/6. We will be talking about a case and giving an overview of the fine needle biopsy. There will be a model present to practice the biopsy technique. Read more...
  • Have you thought about your Clerkship Year? Consider visiting the Western Connecticut Clinical Branch campus this summer to learn more about it firsthand.  Please see the webpage and video for more information and answers to FAQ's. Contact Dr. Jon Rosen, Director of Undergraduate Medical Educational Program WCHN, and the WCHN branch campus team if you would like to plan your visit.
  • Help out a fellow student - Request for your notes: Did you use the metabolism module for studying for FOCS or NMGI? Did you take any notes on it or did you import it into OneNote? Do you know how to take screenshots or attach files? Do you want to help me make an awesome presentation? Read more...
  • Free Practice USMLE Step 1 questions*: Test yourself on 75 Kaplan USMLE step 1-style questions with explanations...

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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

  • Student Lounge Closed for Maintenance: 6/19-6/20. Please contact the Office of Medical Student Education with any questions regarding the project. Read more…
  • WEEKLYWIRE WILL MOVE TO A TWO-WEEK SCHEDULE SOON - Summer WeeklyWire Schedule: During the summer, the WeeklyWire becomes the "Bi-WeeklyWire" and is issued every other week for the Jun 18 - August 12 issues. Please note the following submission deadline schedule for their associated summer issues:
    • 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, Jun 15 (Jun 18 - Jul 1 issue) 
    • 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, Jun 29 (for Jul 2 - Jul 15 issue)
    • 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, Jul 13 (for Jul 16 - Jul 29 issue)
    • 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, Jul 27 (for Jul 30 - Aug 12 issue)
    • 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, Aug 10 - returns to weekly schedule (for Aug 13 - Aug 19 issue) 
  • Biomedical Research Complex Update: The project encompasses a new modern research facility on the medical school campus, renovating and upgrading the Given Building, and vacating and repurposing Dewey Hall. Read more...
  • Eric Gagnon Appointed Director of Facilities Administration: Read more...

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LCOMcares - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

THIS WEEK - Volunteer at Medical Reunion 2018: 6/8 - 6/10. In addition to a great networking opportunity, all volunteers will receive a Dr. Moo tote bag, and have the option of getting breakfast and a free picnic lunch on Saturday, June 9. Read more/sign-up...

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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES

THIS WEEK - Special Pediatric Grand Rounds: Celebration of the life of Dr. Jerry Lucey: 6/6. Join Dr. Marshall (Buzz) Land and Dr. Lewis First as they co-moderate a tribute to Dr. Lucey. Read more...

THIS WEEK - LCOM Monthly Student Council Meeting: 6/6. Read more... 

THIS WEEK - LCOM Medical Student Yoga Class: 6/6. Led by instructors from the community, mats and blocks are provided, and all levels are encouraged to join! Read more...

THIS WEEK - Creemee Night: 6/6. A support System Appreciation Event, hosted by your Wellness Committee. Come by for a free creemee with anyone who is helping you through medical school—friends, family, significant others, etc. Read more/put this on your calendar...

THIS WEEK - Palliative Care SIG talk: 6/7, noon, Med Ed 200. Looking for some positivity? Join us as we discuss treatment options and quality of life improvement for patients diagnosed with serious or debilitating Neurological conditions. Special guest, Dr. Berns, from the UVM Palliative Care team, will be speaking. Read more/add to your calendar...

THIS WEEK - Larner Leadership Discussion: 6/8. "My journey to bench research, away, and back!" with Dr. Matthew Hsieh '98. Read more...

THIS WEEK - Cardiovascular Research Institute Alumni Panel & Networking Session: 6/8. An opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate with alumni of the Larner College of Medicine. Read more...

THIS WEEK - 2018 UVM Medical Alumni Awards Ceremony: 6/8. Award recipients will receive their award at the Celebration of Achievements Awards Ceremony in front of fellow alumni, friends and faculty. Read more...

Dana Medical Library Workshop - PubMed: Advanced Search Strategies: 6/12. Learn how to turn your so-so PubMed searches into virtual powerhouses by exploring sophisticated strategies and techniques. Read more... 

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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP

APPROACHING SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Call for proposals - Learners leading learners: The Student Programming Showcase*: 6/15 submission form deadline. ubmit a proposal for the medical student session titled “Learners leading learners: The Student Programming Showcase” at the Learn Serve Lead 2018: The AAMC Annual Meeting, to be held in Austin, TX, this fall. Read more...

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* = All postings flagged with an asterisk are not UVM-sponsored/endorsed

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Email your posting to the Office of Medical Student Education.

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for inclusion in the upcoming Monday issue.

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.

Housing Opportunities

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!