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CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 2023
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Class of 2024
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Class of 2025
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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs
- THIS WEEK - UVM Offices Closed - Memorial Day: 05/30, all day.
UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Education, are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Please plan accordingly, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
- Free Diapers available: This is available monthly and is based on demand. If you are a new parent, have an infant or toddler and would like support in minimizing the cost of diapers, please send the size and quantity you need to Sandra Nnadi.
- Board Approval for Creation of the Department of Emergency Medicine: With this approval, the transition of the Division of Emergency Medicine to a department is now in motion with an effective start date of July 1, 2022...
- Electrical service to the HSRF building will be interrupted from 6AM-8PM on Tuesday, June 14th with a rain date of 6AM-8PM on Wednesday June, 15th.
- NOMINATE - 2022 Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Awards: 06/15 nomination deadline. There are three awards: a program award, a faculty advisor award, and a staff award. This award recognize the importance of those who support students in making well-informed and strategic career decisions...
- Wednesday Wonders - Standing in Solidarity and Healing: 05/18 message from your Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education...
- Dana Medical Library Hours: Through June 24. The Library Is Open! Dana Medical Library maintains regular hours through Friday, June 24 to support medical student access...
- Temporary Summer WeeklyWire Schedule Starting Soon: During the summer, the WeeklyWire becomes the "Bi-WeeklyWire" and is issued every other week for the June 20
- August 07 issues. Please note the following submission deadline schedule for the associated summer issues:
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, June 17 (Jun 20 - Jul 03 issue)
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 01 (for Jul 04 - Jul 17 issue)
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 15 (for Jul 18 - July 31 issue)
- 7 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 29 (for Aug 01 - Aug 07 issue; return to weekly schedule)
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Be sure to review this section for any announcements regarding student wellness! If you ever have any questions about this section, it's postings, or any wellness topics, please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Student Well-being, Dr. Lee Rosen or
reach out to one of your Larner College of Medicine Wellness Committee representatives.
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UPCOMING:
ADDITIONAL WELL-BEING RESOURCES/INFORMATION:
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LCOMcares - WAYS TO HELP/VOLUNTEER
We are sharing opportunities and needs in the State of Vermont. The University of Vermont has not vetted or researched these opportunities and cannot warrant or recommend one opportunity over another. It is your sole responsibility to thoroughly evaluate
any volunteer organization or opportunity before engaging. Please practice physical distancing and follow the established guidelines to
keep yourself and your community safe. Consider the following opportunities independently and carefully after looking into the organization and their safety practices.
THIS WEEK:
- DEADLINE - MMI Recruitment: 05/31 application deadline. Are
you interested in becoming an MMI interviewer for LCOM? Must be in good standing, and willing to commit to participating in a training session and six (2hrs) interview days Aug.-March. Contact the Admissions Office if
interested.
- Call for Move-In Volunteers: Sign-up by 06/01. All
volunteers will receive a limited-edition Move-In t-shirt and meal voucher for Move-In Day. This year we are also raffling off $500 in prizes as an extra thank you to our amazing volunteers!
- Bone Marrow Registry Drive: 06/02, 12-1pm, MedEd200. Sign
up for the bone marrow registry and enjoy free lunch!
UPCOMING:
- Blood Drive Competition! 07/01 deadline.
UVM Larner Med, UNECOM, and Geisel School of Medicine are hosting a blood drive competition! Open to all students, friends, family, and community members in VT, NH, or ME, you can participate by donating blood, money, or your time. See our flyer for more information!...
- Inner Space BIPOC Pop-Up Clinic: 07/09 - CT & VT students invited to sign up. Seeking volunteers for the first “Inner Space” pop-up clinic designed to improve care for marginalized/oppressed populations in the local community. See Additional Information if you’d like to participate in this event or future events!...
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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
UVM always has a TON of event opportunities flying around. The list below was hand-picked/designed for our medical student community (also check out the Larner Medical Student Activities Calendar anytime for the latest and greatest list of events). Students may also explore the UVM Bored? Calendar for even more opportunities open to all UVM students...
THIS WEEK:
- MON, May 30: No events posted for this day.
- UVM Offices Closed - Memorial Day: 05/30, all day.
UVM Offices, including the Office of Medical Education, are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Please plan accordingly, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
- TUE, May 31:
- DEADLINE - MMI Recruitment: 05/31 application deadline. Are
you interested in becoming an MMI interviewer for LCOM? Must be in good standing, and willing to commit to participating in a training session and six (2hrs) interview days Aug.-March. Contact the Admissions Office if
interested.
- WED, Jun 01:
- Call for Move-In Volunteers: Sign-up by 06/01. All
volunteers will receive a limited-edition Move-In t-shirt and meal voucher for Move-In Day. This year we are also raffling off $500 in prizes as an extra thank you to our amazing volunteers!
- THU, Jun 02:
- FRI, Jun 03:
- SAT, Jun 04 - SUN, Jun 05: No events posted for these days.
UPCOMING:
- Gender Equity Town Hall 2022: 06/06, 12-1pm, via Zoom. As we close the 3rd year of the Gender Equity Initiative, please join us in an open discussion with faculty, staff, and students about gender equity at Larner College of Medicine...
- Monthly Medical Student Council Meeting (RESCHEDULED): 06/06, 5-7pm, in MedEd304 or via Zoom.
All Larner Community members are welcome to attend.
- APPROACHING DEADLINE - Look at Larner Leadership: 06/06 application deadline. Look at Larner, an outreach event for URM students to LCOM, is seeking two new leaders for the September 2022 event!
Please contact Liz McElhinney, Director of Pre-Matriculation Programs, with any questions.
- Monthly Student Education Committee (SEC) Meeting: 06/07, 5:30-7:30pm, via Zoom.
All Larner Community members are welcome to attend.
- VSIG Case Presentations - Carotid Procedures: 06/08, 12-1pm, in MedEd100 (Larner Classroom) or via MS Teams. VSIG
is hosting a lunch session featuring carotid disease case presentations by current attendings, residents and follows! Snacks will be provided.
- Abenaki Health Speaker with Q&A: 06/08, 5:30-7pm, MedEd200. Abenaki community leaders will speak about their experience in accessing and using healthcare in Vermont...
- 38th Women in Medicine Conference: 06/09 - 06/12, Provincetown Inn, Provincetown, MA (in-person). For lesbian and other sexual minority women physicians and medical students...
- Random Chats about Data - An Informal Workshop on Statistics: 06/09, 11am-12pm, Dana Classroom - Room 108. UVM
Libraries’ Statistical Design and Specialist Maria Scholnick will host a workshop on statistics related concepts for researchers and students. For more information, go to the Random Chats About Data web post...
- Social Justice Coalition (SJC) Book Club: 06/09 @5:30pm, via Zoom. Join us in reading The Most Costly Journey, a collection of stories from migrant farm workers here in VT...
- Monthly MSST Meet - Feeling Toast? We've Got you... 06/13, 8am-9am, outside of OME. Join
us for grab and go hot breakfast while supplies last! We will be on hand to meet you and answer any questions you have; however, you are also always welcome to smile, wave, and snag your grab-and-go goodies and walk away.
- Music in the Barn Summer 2022! 06/15 - 09/09, at the historic West Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT. Class
of '23 student hosts classical and folk music in the historic West Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT. All shows 7:30 PM. Tickets $20, available online at musicinthebarn.com.
Read more about the event in the SevenDays article...
- CVRI’s Science Jam - "Delivering a Great Elevator Pitch: A Science Communication Event": 06/22, 6-8:30pm, Hotel Vermont, Juniper Hall – 41 Cherry Street, Burlington (registration required).
All career stages welcome to join us!
- Blood Drive Competition! 07/01 deadline.
UVM Larner Med, UNECOM, and Geisel School of Medicine are hosting a blood drive competition! Open to all students, friends, family, and community members in VT, NH, or ME, you can participate by donating blood, money, or your time.
See our flyer for more information!...
- SAVE THE DATE - 2022 Health Equity Summit: "Mending Ourselves Together: Health Equity": 10/20, Dudley H. Davis Center, 590 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401. Join an interactive dialogue focusing on health equity, health disparities and health innovation by exploring keynote presentations and panel discussions by top DEI experts and leaders...
DROP-IN MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE:
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STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (Scholarships, Awards, & Finance FYIs)
Our Medical Student Financial Services begin with prospective students and continue through the curriculum
to commencement. We advise students on various aspects such as financing their medical education, loan debt management matters, and financial wellness. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Assistant Director of Medical Student Financial Services, Ryan Gates,
with any questions.
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Non-LARNER CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
THIS WEEK:
- National Chats for Change: transforming medicine into a profession that is anti-racist: "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say - Structural Racism":
06/01, 12-1pm, via Zoom (registration required). Structural racism is not something that people or institutions choose to practice. In the US, it’s a key feature of the social,
economic and political systems that were created over hundreds of years, and in which we all live, work, play, and learn. Why are the barriers to embracing this truth?
- AAMC Presents “Leveraging Data to Drive Change in Telehealth Access Equity”: 06/02, 3-4pm, webinar (registration required). Will explore how data can be leveraged to understand telehealth’s impact on access to care and drive solutions to ensure equitable access for all patients...
- 2022 AAMC Integrating Quality Forum transitions to virtual event, focus on addressing social risk needs of patients: 06/03, all day virtual event. Will focus on improving patient outcomes by addressing social needs through screenings, and will feature interactive presentations, group discussions, and a rare opportunity to engage with experts...
UPCOMING:
- National Chats for Change: transforming medicine into a profession that is anti-racist: "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say - Allyship": 07/06, 12-1pm, via Zoom (registration required). To
be an ally is to be in an active state of partnership. Are students, faculty, staff, leaders, and administrators using their power, position, or privilege to disrupt the status quo or is it just talk? Let’s unpack what it means to be
an ally and what strong allyship looks like?
- AMA Research Challenge is now accepting abstracts*: 07/12 deadline. Grand prize of $10,000. Folx can also apply to be a judge. This is the largest national, multi-specialty research event for medical students and residents...
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ARTS & PUBLICATION
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ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION INFORMATION/RESOURCES:
- Larner Medicine Issue: May 18, 2022 | Volume IV, Issue 10 recently "hit the shelves." This issue highlights our Class of 2025 Schweitzer Fellows, Class of 2022 Honors Night and more! Check out the latest issue of Larner Medicine...
- The Nocturnists*: In their most recent episode, see the world through that broader lens: physician Rupa Marya and political economist Raj Patel, whose recent book Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice, explores the impact of oppressive systems on our health, and how deep medicine can facilitate collective healing...
- Recent AAMC Publication
- How smartphones and wearables are advancing clinical research and treatment*: Academic researchers partner with tech companies to make research more accessible and include more data...
- AAMC statement on recent mass shootings in Texas, New York, and California: The AAMC President and CEO issued a statement in response to recent mass shootings in Texas, New York, and California...
- AAMC’s McKinney reflects on leadership strategies in new podcast episode: AAMC Chief Scientific Officer was a recent guest on the “Healthcare Leadership Podcast,” produced by the Stanford Justice, Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion program. The CSO reflects on how past rejections and failures impacted his leadership strategies and career in academic medicine...
- AAMCNews: How the war in Ukraine threatens hospital cybersecurity — and what to do about it: Though far away, the war in Ukraine endangers the security
of crucial digital health tools in the United States, from electronic health records to life-saving medical devices. An attack can also cost millions. Here’s what every hospital needs to know to be safe...
- AAMCNews: Hurricanes, heat waves, fires, floods: Hospitals build defenses as climate change stirs the weather: In a time of more frequent and severe weather events, hospitals fortify campuses and strengthen emergency plans.
The tools include walls, boats, and evacuation drills...
- VaccineVoices: Overcoming the ongoing challenges of vaccinating migrant farm workers: How one North Carolina health system has developed strategies to protect migrant workers in rural communities...
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