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June 18 - July 01, 2018
SUMMER BI-WEEKLY SCHEDULE


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.

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)

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CLASS INFORMATION

Class of 2018

  • SIGN-UP DEADLINE - Buh-Bye WeeklyWire! This is the last WeeklyWire to the co2018 Class List. 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.
  • The Visiting Resident Program (VRP) in Pediatrics*: provides support for qualified residents from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine (URiM) to participate in a rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) Graduate Medical Education (GME) training program. Read more...
  • Diversity Attitudes in Medicine Study (DAMS): Take the survey for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! It's designed to investigate ideas and attitudes related to diverse individuals among physicians, residents and graduating medical students. Read more...

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Class of 2019

  • For students interested in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*: The Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) has launched the AAP PM&R Career Advising website. Read more...
  • RAD Meetings and the MSPE (spaces are limited!): If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for your Residency Application Decision (RAD) meeting with Dr. Zehle. You must also complete and upload a handful of items at least ONE WEEK prior to your scheduled meeting. Read more...
  • Med School Transcripts for ERAS: Transcripts should be requested online via the myUVM portal.
    1. In the "issued to" field enter ERAS
    2. In the "send to email address" field enter Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu
  • The Visiting Resident Program (VRP) in Pediatrics*: provides support for qualified residents from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine (URiM) to participate in a rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) Graduate Medical Education (GME) training program. Read more...
  • Newly-established John Healey, MD ’78 Medical Student Travel Award Fund: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Established to help offset cost of participating in visiting electives or traveling to residency interviews. Read more/apply…
  • ERAS Opened: 6/7. The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), opens with full services for the 2019 Match cycle. Read more...

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Class of 2020

  • DEADLINE - 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...
  • Clinical Level Parking Pass FYI: The Office of Medical Student Education works closely with the UVM Parking & Transportation Services Office to secure passes for the following clerkship level situations. Please contact Jacqueline Drouin, our Clerkship Coordinator, with any questions.
    • All students returning from away sites for Bridge: approved for 1 week of parking while Bridge is taking place.
    • All 7-week students returning from an away site (St. Mary’s, Danbury or Norwalk): approved for 2 day parking, for the days of their exams.
    • All students departing for an away site (Danbury, Norwalk or St. Mary’s): approved for 2 days of parking while the 2-day orientation is taking place.
    • Family Medicine Students: approved for parking for 1st week of rotation while orientation is taking place.

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Class of 2021

  • Summer Researchers - Merit Award Opportunity: 09/17 submission deadline. All students working under an LCOM Summer Research Fellowship are required to submit a final report. Although students who obtain funding via other means are not required to submit a final report, all those who submit a report will be eligible for a $500 Summer Research Merit Award. Read more...
  • SAVE THE DATE! Big Sib-Little Sib Luncheon: 8/14. This luncheon is for all members of the Class of 2022 and Class of 2021 participating in the Big Sib-Little Sib Program. Read more...
  • The Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship applications are now available! 9/6 application deadline. Space is limited. Hear from leaders a Hudson Headwaters and learn how to schedule a visit to Glens Falls, this summer. Read more/apply...
  • 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.

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Class of 2022 - Welcome to the WeeklyWire!

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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

  • THIS WEEK - Summer WeeklyWire Schedule Begins: 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)
  • THIS WEEK - 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…
  • REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE - Student Spending Reimbursements (i.e. for events): Disbursement is cracking down on the 60 day limit for turning in expenses. Receipts need to be turned in along with completed reimbursement form (download and complete) to Aimee Gale, in the Office of Medical Student Education within 60 days of the expense.
  • IMPORTANT - CatAlert FYI: It has come to our attention that some of you did not receive the attached timely warnings from the UVM CatAlert System; thus, we forwarded them along directly to your med education email accounts (@med.uvm.edu) to ensure you were all informed. Read more...
  • UVM Offices Closed July 4: In honor of the Independence Day Holiday, all UVM Offices are closed Wednesday, July 4, including the Office of Medical Student Education. We will re-open on Thursday, July 5, at 8 AM. Please plan accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience.
  • Dr. Richard L. Page appointed Dean of the Larner College of Medicine: Read the full announcement from the president's office...

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LCOMcares: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

No announcements were posted for this section of this issue.

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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES

Student Council Update: Student Council met 6/6. Highlights included: new dean, upcoming student lounge temporary closure, co2022 orientation updates, an update from the Social Justice Coalition, and more! Read details about these highlights and more (i.e. full minutes) on the Student Council webpage. Please contact your student council with any questions.

Dana Medical Library Workshop - Introduction to EndNote for PC Users: 6/27. This workshop will teach you how to export citations from popular online databases, manage those citations, and automatically insert them into your paper or manuscript. Read more...

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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP

World Congress on Vaccines Research and Development, in Dubai*: 6/28 - 6/30. Aims to gather researchers, renowned speakers, Microbiologists, Immunologists, Clinicians, Doctors, Clinical Practice Managers and other members of the Vaccines research from across the globe. Read more...

Research Emphasis for Medical Students and Doctor of Nursing Practice Students: Interested in learning more about research? The 2-year monthly curriculum includes workshops, hand-on sessions, and seminars on clinical, translational, and basic science research topics to improve your research knowledge and skills. Read more...

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ARTS & PUBLICATION

SUBMISSION DEADLINE - 25th Annual Stanley M. Kaplan Essay Award for medical students*: 6/29. To encourage improved writing and research skills among medical students. The winner will receive a cash prize of $500 and two runners-up will be awarded $250 each. Read more...

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Please NOTE: The WeeklyWire is now on its summer schedule.

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!