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August 28, 2017 - September 03, 2017


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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CLASS INFORMATION

Class of 2018

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Visiting Clerkship Program @HMS: 08/31/2017. The VCP is for fourth-year and qualified third-year students who wish to do an externship at Harvard Medical School’s affiliated hospitals. Read more...
  • THIS WEEK - MedU Legacy Platform Discontinues: 09/01/2017. MedU Clinical Cases is migrating to a new online platform and the new version of MedU brings changes. Read more...
  • APPROACHING REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase: 09/05/2017. This event will provide URM medical students in their 3rd or 4th year in the New England region as well as from other states with an opportunity to meet and network with Harvard affiliated residency program training directors, attending physicians, fellows and residents. Read more...
  • Requesting Medical Student Transcript: To request a medical student transcript for ERAS, visit your myUVM portal and under the Registrar tab and Academic Records section, click "request your official transcript."
  • Orthopaedic Residency Standardized LOR: The AOA’s Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) program developed a Standardized Letter of Recommendation (SLOR) form; No group or organization personally benefits from the utilization of this letter of recommendation.  It was constructed entirely to provide parity and ease to the letter writing process. Read more...

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Class of 2019

  • THIS WEEK - MedU Legacy Platform Discontinues: 09/01/2017. MedU Clinical Cases is migrating to a new online platform and the new version of MedU brings changes. Read more...
  • APPROACHING REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Harvard Affiliated Residency Programs Showcase: 09/05/2017. This event will provide URM medical students in their 3rd or 4th year in the New England region as well as from other states with an opportunity to meet and network with Harvard affiliated residency program training directors, attending physicians, fellows and residents. Read more...
  • New Competency Tracker Feature (Block & LIC Students): Beginning on August 21 (start of rotation 4), a new Inpatient/Outpatient radio button will be included in the Competency Tracker. You will now be expected to select whether the experience is taking place in an inpatient or outpatient setting. We've provided a screenshot of what we expect you to see. For questions related to this new feature, please email Jacqueline Drouin.

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Class of 2020

  • THIS WEEK - MedU Legacy Platform Discontinues: 09/01/2017. MedU Clinical Cases is migrating to a new online platform and the new version of MedU brings changes. Read more...
  • THIS WEEK - Saturday School: 09/02/2017. Members of co2018 are creating a group-based study curriculum for Step 1. Learn to approach NBME-style questions and incorporate material from the curriculum into Step 1 studying. Read more...

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Class of 2021

  • THIS WEEK - Pre-Exam Breakfast: September 1, come grab breakfast in the student lounge starting at 7:15am before your first exam! Rumor has it that food provided by the Wellness Committee is good luck. Please contact Florence Lambert, co2020 Wellness Representative, with any questions.
  • RESPONSE REQUESTED - Please fill out your Class of 2021 bio form for the Medical Alumni Office: The UVM Medical Development and Alumni Relations Office welcomes you to the LCOM Family. As a member of LCOM, you are joining a network with over 4,500 alumni who live in every state of the country and beyond. Read more...
  • Student Privacy: It has come to the attention of the Office of Medical Student Education that a composite class photograph was recently posted to your Facebook page. Please note that this is not permissible. Read more...
  • Read a Welcome letter from the Office of the USMLE Secretariat...
  • Badge Buddies Available for Pick-up: Badge buddies (green badge décor, IDing you as a "Medical Student") are now available for pick-up at OMSE (Given Courtyard N100); swing by during regular business hours to snag one. Questions? Contact OMSE
  • Read a special welcome letter from the President of the UVM Medical Alumni Association...
  • APPROACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE - Student Council Election: 09/08/2017. We are excited to invite all those interested in running for a position on Student Council to apply! This year there are 5 voting members of student council – Chair of Finance, Chair of Student Interest Groups, Chair of Communications, Chair of Administration, and Community Service Coordinator. Read more...
  • APPROACHING DEADLINE - MSQ Closes on September 15th: All accepted students were sent unique survey links via email to access the MSQ. The survey links will be sent from msq@aamc.org. As of 08/10/2017, 76% of accepted members of the Class of 2021 had completed the survey - no movement since we checked last week. #sadface Read more...

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Larner COMcares

First LCOM-wide community service event: 09/09/2017. SIGN UP. Everyone is welcome to join our first of four major events hosted across the academic year. We are starting by getting to know our community geographically by helping clean up the area. Read more...

The Color Run–the Happiest 5K on the Planet: 09/23/2017. All participants who use the code “UVMHN” will receive $10 off their registration. For each registration using this code, the UVM Children’s Hospital will also receive a $5 donation. Read more...

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WEEKLY FYIs FROM OMSE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES

Do you compose music? We are hoping to feature a medical student’s music in an introduction video for the Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship. If you are interested, please contact Lindsey Eastman (co2018) or Nathaniel Sugiyama (co2018).

COMU Opportunities: Explore a variety of career opportunities in healthcare with these exceptional programs offered through the UVM Larner College of Medicine, including our new End of Life Care Doula Professional Certificate. Please contact Katie Albee, Marketing Specialist, with any questions.

THIS WEEK - UVM Week of Welcome (WOW) Events: 08/25/2017 - 09/12/2017. UVM's WOW is one of its finest traditions. It's designed for the first-year undergrads; however, a number of the fun-and-mostly-free events are open to the entire UVM community. Events include movie screenings, an improve show, free coffee, poetry slams, and more! Read more about WOW...

THIS WEEK - Free Week @ UVM Campus Rec: 08/28/2017 - 09/03/2017. Every semester, UVM Campus Rec hosts "Free Week", allowing students to check out the offered group fitness classes prior to purchasing the full $65 student season's pass. Read more...

THIS WEEK - Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont (CVRI) First Annual Welcome Soiree: 08/30/2017. An opportunity for new medical students, trainees, and faculty to meet others interested in cardiovascular research and learn about the programs and funding available through CVRI. Read more...

THIS WEEK - The UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences Presents "What is Interprofessional Education?" 09/01/2017. The session will address the meaning of interprofessional education; its impact on the care of patients, their families and communities; roles and responsibilities of different health professionals on an interprofessional team; and benefits of shared interprofessional learning experiences. Read more...

Community Medical School Kicks Off with "Breast Density: The New Law & What It Means for Breast Cancer Screening & Risk": 09/05/2017. With Sally Herschorn, M.D., FACR, Associate Professor of Radiology and Medical Director and Division Chief, Breast Imaging. Read more...

Peer Support Group: 09/06/2017. This is a nonjudgmental, confidential meeting for students to share their experiences and listen to those of their peers. Lots of food will be provided! Read more...

Creemee Night: 09/06/2017. This is a Support System Appreciation event! The Wellness Committee invites you to come by for a free creemee with anyone who is helping you through medical school -friends, family, significant others, etc. Read more...

Burlington Pride Parade & Festival: 09/10/2017.Parade start at the south end of Church Street and ends at Battery Park. Meet at the Allen House at 10:45 AM if you would like to join with UVM Medical Center & the LCOM Gender and Sexuality Alliance SIG. Read more...

Dana Medical Library Launches Fall Workshop Series with Introduction to EndNote, on September 13! Need a little guidance on how to use a database, access journal articles, or export citations? Dana's Fall library workshops will help you with these important research needs, plus more! Read more...

UVM Midwifery Practice Presents - Hands-On Labor Support Skills: 10/03/2017. We are coordinating a Hands-on Labor Support workshop through the UVMMC Midwives for Tuesday, October 3rd, and we'd love to encourage any medical students with an interest in labor and delivery to attend. Read more...

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RESEARCH, FELLOWSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK - Travel Awards Deadline: 08/30/2017 application deadline. The UVM Medical Student Travel Opportunity was established to support students who would like to travel to conferences, alternative learning opportunities, or similar events. Read more...

THIS WEEK - 4th Annual Pediatric Research Forum for Medical Students: 09/1/2017 - 09/02/2017. Pediatrics is an ever-changing field of discovery and innovation. Today's research will lead to tomorrow's cures. This is an exciting opportunity to share your research with your peers. Open to all medical students in the United States. Read more...

ASH HONORS (Hematology Opportunities for the Next Generation of Research Scientists) Award Now Accepting Applications! 02/01/2018 application deadline. ASH HONORS is intended for medical students and residents with an interest in hematology research. The award will provide the recipient with a $5,000 stipend. Read more...

National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) Scholarship: 10/06/2017 application deadline. NHHF is pleased to award 20 scholarships to graduate students in dental, medical (allopathic or osteopathic), health policy, public health, and pharmacy school students as well as BA and above nursing students. Read more...

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CLASSIFIEDS

Volunteers Needed - Respiratory Vaccine testing: Up to $1650 compensation. View the flyer for more information. Please call the UVM Vaccine Testing Center at 802-656-0013 for more information and to schedule a screen. Leave your name, number and a good time to call back. Email uvmvtc@uvm.edu or visit http://www.med.uvm.edu/vaccinetestingcenter.

Housing Opportunities for Medical Students: 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!

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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.