Medical Student Education

November 29 - December 05, 2021

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.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Weekly Wire Archives

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

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CLASS INFORMATION

Class of 2022

• THIS WEEK - Decolonizing Global Health Bridge Session: 11/30, 9:30-11:30am, in the Larner Classroom (Med Ed 100). We are looking for interested students that are available and would like to participate in the Global Health Bridge week session on Decolonizing Global Health...
• THIS WEEK - UNM School of Medicine Diversity Nights*: 11/30, 8-9pm EST, virtual (registration required). For those participating in the 2021-2022 MATCH, are underrepresented in medicine, or anyone who would like to learn more about the diverse people and programs of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and our residency and fellowship programs...
• THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - NMF Need Based Scholarships- Scholarship Opportunity for M3 & M4 Students Underrepresented in Medicine: 12/05 application deadline. NMF Need Based Scholarships Established to help address the rising costs of obtaining a medical degree, this need-based scholarship will provide $10,000 awards to twenty (20) students underrepresented in medicine...
• Share & Discuss Your Step 1 Schedule with M2's: 12/10, 12-1pm, in Med Ed 100 (Larner Classroom). We seek M3/M4 volunteers to join us for an M2 information fair focused on strategic ways to approach building a dedicated Step 1 study schedule! Sign up here if interested.
• Short survey coming - keep your eyes peeled! Those of you who are applying for residency this year will be receiving an email with an individualized link to complete a survey in Qualtrics, as part of our effort to enhance our career and residency application advising process. If you have questions or notice any problems with the survey please let Emma Faustner know.

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Class of 2023

• THIS WEEK - Decolonizing Global Health Bridge Session: 11/30, 9:30-11:30am, in the Larner Classroom (Med Ed 100). We are looking for interested students that are available and would like to participate in the Global Health Bridge week session on Decolonizing Global Health...
• THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - NMF Need Based Scholarships- Scholarship Opportunity for M3 & M4 Students Underrepresented in Medicine: 12/05 application deadline. NMF Need Based Scholarships Established to help address the rising costs of obtaining a medical degree, this need-based scholarship will provide $10,000 awards to twenty (20) students underrepresented in medicine...
• Share & Discuss Your Step 1 Schedule with M2's: 12/10, 12-1pm, in Med Ed 100 (Larner Classroom). We seek M3/M4 volunteers to join us for an M2 information fair focused on strategic ways to approach building a dedicated Step 1 study schedule! Sign up here if interested.
• Preparing for Advanced Integration Resources: The link to the recording of your Advanced Integration planning meeting and the slides that were presented are available on the Preparing for Advanced Integration webpage. Please bookmark this page for future reference, there is info here that will be useful as you continue through the rest of your medical education.

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Class of 2024

• THIS WEEK - AAMC Y2Q Survey Mega-Drawing: Survey closes January 03. As of 11/23, 85% of your class had participated! Thank you so much for the survey responses thus far! Survey is not mandatory. Our next mega-drawing for a $50 gift card to vendor of your choice will occur on 12/01. Submit your survey completion confirmation to enter.
• THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Deans Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DACDEI): 11/29 nomination deadline. Nominate for the positions on the committee: 1 Class of 2025 medical student position (4-year term), 1 Class of 2024 medical student position (3-year term) 2 graduate student positions (2020-2022 term, eligible for renewal).
• THIS WEEK - Spotlight on Primary Care Series - "Integrative Medicine in Primary Care: Lessons from a Community Health Provider": 12/01, 12-1pm, via Zoom. All students welcome. ** AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity ** This session is co-sponsored by the Family Medicine SIG and the Integrative Health SIG...
• THIS WEEK - Step 1 Question School: 12/01, 6-7pm.
• Step 1 Question School: 12/09, 6-7pm.

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Class of 2025

• THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Deans Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DACDEI): 11/29 nomination deadline. Nominate for the positions on the committee: 1 Class of 2025 medical student position (4-year term), 1 Class of 2024 medical student position (3-year term) 2 graduate student positions (2020-2022 term, eligible for renewal).
• THIS WEEK - Spotlight on Primary Care Series - "Integrative Medicine in Primary Care: Lessons from a Community Health Provider": 12/01, 12-1pm, via Zoom. All students welcome. ** AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity ** This session is co-sponsored by the Family Medicine SIG and the Integrative Health SIG...
• THIS WEEK - DEADLINE - Advancement Committee Class Representative Election: 12/04 (by 5pm EST), submission deadline. The Advancement Committee works to ensure that the academic standards of the College of Medicine are maintained and upheld. Please submit your paragraphs for the Committee on Advancement Election to the Student Council email address...
• LCOM Research Informational Session: 12/06/2021, 12-1pm, Via Zoom. Still trying to decide what you will do this summer? Are you interested in research? Please join us for this remote session where you will have the opportunity to meet LCOM research faculty who are interested in working with you...

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WEEKLY UVM Larner Med FYIs

• Post-T-giving Holiday Info: We hope you were able to enjoy at least a little bit rest and relaxation this past week. We wanted to share this incredible resource that explores the true history of Thanksgiving and has tools to help acknowledge and support the Indigenous land we occupy. Thank you to some of our community members for passing this along!
• Research Project Opportunity! All students welcome to apply. Looking for a dedicated student to help with retrospective chart review on this multi-site research project...
• UVM wants you to know - We Hear You: In recent months, many students and others in our community have asked that we examine UVM’s practices in handling reported sexual misconduct cases, supporting survivors, and expanding prevention efforts. We are committed to making UVM safer for everyone. We will continue to keep you updated on our progress on the We Hear You web page as we build long-term solutions together. The site includes a brief video detailing recent efforts and ongoing work.
• UVM Larner Med in a Time of COVID - Special Reports, Information, & Resources:
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Required for all UVM Faculty & Staff: In compliance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 regarding federal contractors, UVM faculty and staff will be required to have their final COVID-19 vaccine dose by January 4, 2022, and to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022...
  • Thanksgiving Travel - Testing Advised Before & After Travel: If you are traveling for the Thanksgiving Holiday, please plan to test before and after you travel to help us slow the spread of COVID-19...
  • New AAMC documentary explores the journey of academic medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic*: A new short documentary, “This Is What We Do,” to explore the journey of academic medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on communities and the country...
  • AAMC Good Listening podcast features stories, poems collected during COVID-19 pandemic: Shares stories, poems, and conversations from health care leaders, heroes, and healers...
  • UVM Travel Policy Addendum - Spring 2022 Guidelines for Review and Approval of University Travel by UVM Students, Faculty, and Staff: Students, faculty and staff should not purchase tickets for spring 2022 travel (UVM-purchased tickets) until updated guidelines are available. The addendum to the existing UVM Travel Policy has been further revised for spring 2022 travel...
  • Return of the Wednesday Wonders! In response to student feedback, Dean Zehle relaunched the Wednesday Wonders email. Check out the the most recent (11/17) Medical Education Update from your Medical Education Leadership Team...
  • UVM Day-Zero Mandatory Testing post-winter break: Week of January 04. Given the dramatic uptick in COVID-19 cases, and in an abundance of caution, UVM will be requiring day-zero testing when students return from winter break. OME is working with the UVM Strong Team to ensure testing hours accommodate student curriculum schedules as much as possible. An exemption process will be available for all students not local to Chittenden County. More to come.

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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.

THIS WEEK:

• Thanksgiving Travel - Testing Advised Before & After Travel: If you are traveling for the Thanksgiving Holiday, please plan to test before and after you travel to help us slow the spread of COVID-19...
• Skills for Psych. Recovery - Secondary Trauma & Strengthening Our Workforce*: 12/01, 3-4pm, virtual event (registration required). This workshop will highlight how the pandemic has contributed to increased Secondary Traumatic Stress among our workforce and will offer strategies and resources for creating a trauma-informed organization...
• RECURRING:
  • Online BIPOC Meditation and Healing Group with Mark Reck and Vanessa Santos Eugenio: Mondays 5:30-6:30pm. Drop-in sessions are a dedicated space for BIPOC to begin or deepen their mindfulness practice and engage in mindful dialogue...
  • Tea Time on Tuesdays with the UVM Interfaith Center! Craving an opportunity to just sit and chat with others? Drop by anytime Tuesday mornings at the Interfaith Center between 9 – 10am for bagels and a warm beverage (not just tea!) and informal conversation. The entire UVM community is welcome!
  • Free Massages @ LivingWell: Times are released for sign-up each Tuesday, and appointments occur Thursdays 12-3pm.
  • UVM Programming Board Pub Quiz Night: Every Wednesday, 9pm, Brennan's (UVM Davis Center 1st Floor). Join other Catamounts from around campus at Brennan’s Pub for an evening of trivia and prizes. Form a team, compete, and win cool swag.
  • UVM Women & Gender Equity Center's "Writing to Heal": Every Thursday, 12-1:15pm, via Zoom. Together, we hold space for creativity, community, connection and tenderness all through reflection and writing. Come when you can, come as you are.

ADDITIONAL WELL-BEING RESOURCES:

• Cat Corps is an equity-centered and virtual learning mentorship opportunity for K-12 students in UVM-affiliated families. Your child will be intentionally matched with an undergraduate mentor for weekly, hour-long virtual sessions focused on fun and relationship-building. Please use this link to apply or contact them directly at catcorps@uvm.edu for more information!
• The COVID-Support VT main website contains a wide array of helpful information and resources, including workshops, support counselors, and more...
• Food & Meal Resources:
  • Rally Cat’s Cupboard: Follow their Instagram for updated hours & location this semester.
  • The Prism Center’s Food Nook is in L/L C-162 and is open Mon-Fri 8am-10pm. 
  • The COVID-Support VT website contains helpful PDFs listing food and meal distribution resources for the following counties: 
    • Caledonia County Food Resources (PDF)
    • Chittenden County Food Resources (PDF)
    • Rutland County Food Resources (PDF)
  • The VT Everyone Eats program has been approved to continue through the end of the calendar year. This program provides nutritious meals to Vermonters in need of food assistance, as well as a stabilizing source of income for Vermont restaurants, farmers, and food producers.
    • To sign up and start receiving meals, first register here, then download the Localvore Passport app and login using the same username/password.
    • Learn more about VT Everyone Eats...
    • View a list of Distribution Sites...

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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:

• LAST CHANCE - HANDS Food and Supplies Drive: Now, through 12/03, in the LCOM-VT Student Lounge (Given C122), followed by a knitting and gift wrapping evening with a TBD date. The holiday season can be difficult for some and HANDS helps provide essentials for seniors in our community...
• SEEKING VOLUNTEERS - UVM Annual Home for the Holidays: 12/02, 4-9pm, in Brennan's Pub (first floor, Davis Center). An event hosted by the Prism Center for students, staff & faculty to celebrate the end of the fall semester and share in community together! The main feature of this event is Drag Bingo with Emoji Nightmare &  Rhedd Rhumm starting at 6...
• Volunteer with UVM Hillel Fresh! 12/03, 2:30-5:30pm. Hillel Fresh is a program happening at UVM Hillel where fresh, local ingredients are gathered and then delivered to UVM students where they cook their own meals and learn about where their food came from...

UPCOMING:

• The Vermont Science Olympiad: Olympiad is 04/02/22. Seeking volunteer judges ASAP. This event is a great way to get connected with Vermont science-focused youth and be inspired by their exceptional abilities...

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO LCOMcare:

• The Prism Center is opening a clothing closet! They’ll need your help and would greatly appreciate any contributions you are able to make so they can get started. If you can't donate clothing they also accept monetary donations to help fund purchasing binders and shapewear. 
• United Way of Northwest Vermont* has compiled a list of 2021 Holiday Giving and Volunteering Opportunities (PDF). Check it out and please share widely!

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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, however, please explore the UVM Bored? Calendar for even more opportunities open to all UVM students...

THIS WEEK:

• MON, Nov 29:
  • Larner Medical Student Council presents their "Annual Winter Driving Course" with Sgt. Paul Ravelin: 11/29, 4:30-5:30pm, via Zoom webinar (registration required). Join us for this year’s Larner Winter Driving course! Free and open to all members of the UVM, UVM Larner, and UVMMC communities.
  • RECURRING - MONDAYS - Online BIPOC Meditation and Healing Group with Mark Reck and Vanessa Santos Eugenio: Mondays 5:30-6:30pm. Drop-in sessions are a dedicated space for BIPOC to begin or deepen their mindfulness practice and engage in mindful dialogue...
• TUE, Nov 30:
  • Fall 2021 Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Research with Dr. Renee Stapleton: 11/30, 12-12:50pm, via Zoom.
  • Cross-College Libraries Discussion: 11/30, 4:30-5:30pm, via interactive virtual webinar. Leaders will discuss the current challenges in library procurement and subscriptions with Dean of Libraries. Join a cross-college discussion of UVM Library access to biomedical books and journals...
  • UVM School of Music - Chromaticats & Jazz Vocal Ensemble: 11/30, 7:30-8:30pm, UVM Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. UVM Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Chromaticats perform songs of hoping, dreaming, and poetic license by Jimmy Van Heusen, Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis, Walter Donaldson, Jerome Kern and more...
  • RECURRING - TUESDAYS: 
    • Tea Time on Tuesdays with the UVM Interfaith Center! Craving an opportunity to just sit and chat with others? Drop by anytime Tuesday mornings at the Interfaith Center between 9 – 10am for bagels and a warm beverage (not just tea!) and informal conversation. The entire UVM community is welcome!
    • Free Massages @ LivingWell: Times are released for sign-up each Tuesday, and appointments occur Thursdays 12-3pm.
    • EKG learning opportunity for M3 and M4 students: Every Tuesday starting, in McClure 601A Conference Room (with a Zoom option coming soon!), starting around 4:30 PM.
• WED, Dec 01:
  • DEADLINE - CVRI 3rd annual Viridis Montis Early Career Investigator Challenge in Cardiovascular Disease: 12/01 application deadline. A merit based scientific abstract competition to highlight the best cardiovascular research work conducted by early career scientists at the University of Vermont and UVM Health Network...
  • Spotlight on Primary Care Series - "Integrative Medicine in Primary Care: Lessons from a Community Health Provider": 12/01, 12-1pm, via Zoom. All students welcome. ** AHEC Scholars Eligible Activity ** This session is co-sponsored by the Family Medicine SIG and the Integrative Health SIG...
  • Monthly Medical Student Council Meeting: 12/01, 5-7pm, via Zoom. All Larner folks are welcome to attend.
  • RECURRING - WEDNESDAYS: 
    • Pediatric Grand Rounds - “Intermittent Testicular Torsion”: 12/01, 8-9am, Davis Auditorium & via Zoom. Occurs every Wednesday.
    • Statistical Consulting Services Available at Dana: 2-4pm on Wednesdays. Maria Sckolnick, Statistical Design and Data Specialist, has both walk-in and by-appointment sessions available, based out of Dana Medical Library's Main Conference room (room 105)...
    • UVM Programming Board Pub Quiz Night: Every Wednesday, 9pm, Brennan's (UVM Davis Center 1st Floor). Join other Catamounts from around campus at Brennan’s Pub for an evening of trivia and prizes. Form a team, compete, and win cool swag.
• THU, Dec 02:
  • UVM Larner Med Communications Task Force Check-in: 12/02, 12-12:45pm, via Zoom. Open to Larner Community to anyone passionate about communications and/or has ideas for improving communications across the College...
  • Focus Group Research Study: 12/02, at 12pm, via zoom or in person (sign-up required). Have you taken a moment to reflect on something positive recently? Here is your chance! Participants will receive a $10 gift card for their time and in-person folks will receive a free lunch...
  • Fourth Annual StorySlamRx Storytelling Workshop with Susanne Schmidt: 12/02, 4-5:30pm, via Zoom. Will be recorded and available to all medical students who were unable to attend due to curriculum conflicts, following the event. In preparation for our fourth annual Larner StorySlamRx Event, join us for this storytelling workshop to learn how to take your story from the page, to the stage...
  • UVM Annual Home for the Holidays: 12/02, 5-8pm, in Brennan's Pub (first floor, Davis Center). Also seeking volunteers! An event hosted by the Prism Center for students, staff & faculty to celebrate the end of the fall semester and share in community together! The main feature of this event is Drag Bingo with Emoji Nightmare &  Rhedd Rhumm starting at 6...
  • UVM School of Music - Percussion Ensemble: 12/02, 7:30-8:30pm, UVM Southwick Ballroom. Free and open to the public.
• FRI, Dec 03:
  • Good Morning Coffee & Tea With Dean Zehle: 12/03, 7-7:55am, outside the LCOM-VT Student Lounge (Given C122) and via Zoom. As long as UVM guidelines permit, this will be held in person, however, we are providing a Zoom link for those who would like to join in the conversation or ask a question (or two 😊).
  • Environmental Health SIG Journal Club: 12/03, 12-1pm, in MedEd 202 and via Zoom. Join the Environmental Health SIG in our first journal club meeting! We will be discussing a recent review, “Environmental Influences on the Human Microbiome and Implications for Noncommunicable Diseases”…
  • UVM Monthly Statistics Workshop - "Which software should I use for my research project?" 12/03, 12-1pm, Howe Library 001B, Ground Floor – Library Meeting Room (formerly the Media Projections Room).
  • UVM Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive (RESCHEDULED): 12/03, 12-2pm, at the UVM Davis Center Oval. Will have a variety of cars available for test drives (including a pick-up!), experts who can answer all your EV questions (to the best of their ability!) and information on local and state rebates / incentives and how to get them...
  • RECURRING - FRIDAYS - WeeklyWire Submission Deadline: Fridays, no later than 7am (unless noted otherwise). Want to submit to the Wire? Submit your posting using our WeeklyWire Online Submission Form .
• SAT, Dec 04:
  • UVM Theatre and Dance presents It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play: 12/04 and 12/05, 4pm and 6pm, in the UVM Royal Tyler Theater. $22 for adults, $19 for UVM faculty/staff/seniors, $10 for UVM students. With a diverse cast that brings dozens of characters to life, foley artists creating sound effects, voguing dancers and a live jazz combo, the black and white classic becomes a dazzling evening of theatre in all the colors of the rainbow...
• SUN, Dec 05: 
  • UVM Theatre and Dance presents It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play: 12/04 and 12/05, 4pm and 6pm, in the UVM Royal Tyler Theater. $22 for adults, $19 for UVM faculty/staff/seniors, $10 for UVM students. With a diverse cast that brings dozens of characters to life, foley artists creating sound effects, voguing dancers and a live jazz combo, the black and white classic becomes a dazzling evening of theatre in all the colors of the rainbow...

UPCOMING:

• Apply to be a facilitator/workshop leader - UVM Spring Social Justice Grounding Retreat: Building Roots in Compassion, Equity, and Justice: 12/6 application deadline. Retreat runs 02/11/22 to 02/13/22. The retreat provides participants (undergraduate, graduate, staff, and faculty) with the experience to dive deeper into the knowledge and skills around their own social identities and further define themselves as leaders of compassion, equity, and justice in their communities...
• Fall 2021 Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Physical medicine & Rehabilitation with Dr. Raiel Barlow: 12/07, 12-12:50pm, via Zoom.
• Monthly Student Education Group (SEG) Meeting: 12/07, 5:30-7:30pm, via Zoom.
• 2021 UVM Staff Holiday Bazaar & Food Drive: 12/08, 9am-3pm, in UVM Davis Center’s Grand Maple Ballroom. All are welcome! 45 vendors representing UVM staff, faculty, alumni, retirees, students and community members will showcase and sell handmade products...
• Honors Societies @LCOM - AOA & GHHS Information Session: 12/09, 12:10-1pm, via Zoom. Grab your lunch and sign-in with the AOA and GHHS faculty counselors and current students to learn more about these two societies and have any questions you have answered...
• Gender Equity Education Series - "Bias is a Habit That Can Be Broken ": 12/08, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
• Monthly Personal Finance BOOK CLUB! 12/10, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
• Dining with the Deans: 12/01, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Free lunch provided to first handful of LCOM-VT folks who RSVP. December's special guests are from our Global Health Program...
• SAVE THE DATE! The Fourth Annual StorySlamRx - Voices in Medicine (THEME: "The Truth We Choose"): 01/20/22, 7-9pm, in the Hoehl Gallery (HSRF 100). We invite all members of our healthcare communities to participate! RSVP for this year’s StorySlamRx Event (option to RSVP as an attendee or prospective storyteller; special RSVP for our CT campus members and partners also provided)…

DROP-IN MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE:

• Dean for Medical Education
• Deans for Students (preclinical, clinical, CT Campus)
• Director of Student Well-being/Well-being Advisor
• Director of Academic Achievement
• Director of Learning Environment
• Student Financial Services
• Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Drop-ins

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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.

THIS WEEK:

• DEADLINE - CVRI 3rd annual Viridis Montis Early Career Investigator Challenge in Cardiovascular Disease: 12/01 application deadline. $2500 first prize award, $1500 second, $500 third. A merit based scientific abstract competition to highlight the best cardiovascular research work conducted by early career scientists at the University of Vermont and UVM Health Network...

UPCOMING:

• Monthly Personal Finance BOOK CLUB! 12/10, 12-1pm, via Zoom.
• FIRST Friday Webinar - The CARES Act Expires in 2022 - What This Means for Student Loan Borrowers: 12/10 @2pm EST, via webinar (registration required). Will lay out the details of the CARES Act (as related to federal student loans), how its expiration will affect your student loan interest and repayment options, as well as an analysis of the quantitative impact on a 2022 graduate's loan portfolio...
• 2022 Karl Jaspers Award*: 12/12 submission deadline. A cash prize of $350 and recognition in AAPP publications given for the best paper in the area of philosophy of psychiatry...
• White House Announces Record Number of Health Workforce Awards - NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: 12/16 application deadlines. A historic $800 million in American Rescue Plan funding will allow us to award more applicants than ever before. Last year, every eligible applicant received an award.  Apply now and hold the distinction of being part of the 50th Anniversary Class of the National Health Service Corps...
• State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): 04/08/22 application deadline. SLRP provides grants to the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories to assist in supporting the operation of their own educational loan repayment programs for primary care providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas...

ADDITIONAL SFS INFORMATION & RESOURCES:

• The 2021 version of the annual “Medical Student Education: Debt, Costs, and Loan Repayment Fact Card” otherwise known as the “Debt Fact Card” is now available as a free PDF in the AAMC Store. It has data on various medical student debt topics, medical school costs, and summarizes loan repayment options for graduates. 
• UVM LQBTQ+ Student Emergency Fund: Available to students facing emergency situations or urgent needs. Learn more by visiting the UVM Prism Center's full resources page...
• White Coat Investor Podcast - Insurance Q&A: Grab a cup of coffee and take a listen to this very informative podcast...

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Non-UVM CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

THIS WEEK:

• UNM School of Medicine Diversity Nights*: 11/30, 8-9pm EST, virtual (registration required). For those participating in the 2021-2022 MATCH, are underrepresented in medicine, or anyone who would like to learn more about the diverse people and programs of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and our residency and fellowship programs...
• Oncology Virtual Approaching Oncology Research as a Medical Student*: 11/30, 8 pm, via WebEx Webinar Software (registration required). This is an inaugural series organized and presented by radiation oncologists; topics are intended for students interested in any aspect of oncology. Upcoming Additional Sessions (Topics are intended for students interested in any aspect of oncology).

UPCOMING:

• 2022 Restorative Justice in Academic Medicine (RJAM) Facilitator Training*: 02/09-02/11, in Washington DC (virtual orientation on 01/16/22). $2250 registration fee. Will provide guidance to effectively incorporate the practice of Restorative Justice (RJ) in addressing harm at medical schools, teaching hospitals, and allied health professional institutions...

ADDITIONAL CAREER EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, LEADERSHIP and/or FELLOWSHIP:

• Healthy Adults Needed Aged 18-45: Volunteers needed for a research study to test new polio vaccines. 6-month duration, outpatient study. Compensation from $1160 - $1200 for enrolled volunteers. Interested? Click here, call (802)-656-0013, or email uvmvtc@med.uvm.edu for more information. 
• Are you planning on becoming pregnant? Be part of a research study that will help to increase understanding of how changes in pregnancy hormones impact the normal blood clotting process. Enrolling non-pregnant healthy women ages 18-45 who are planning a pregnancy. Compensation $175 to $250 for eligible participants who complete the study. Contact Lori Roberts (ph 802.656.5711, txt 802.448.4249).
• 2021 AMA Innovations in Medical Education webinar series*: Concluded 11/01 with the webinar "Innovations in UME to GME transition." Established to share emerging innovations with both consortium and non-consortium schools. Other topics covered in 2021 include: artificial intelligence, telehealth, well-being, the residency application and match process, and structural racism. View recordings of these webinars now...

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ARTS & PUBLICATION

UPCOMING:

• 2022 Karl Jaspers Award*: 12/12 submission deadline. A cash prize of $350 and recognition in AAPP publications given for the best paper in the area of philosophy of psychiatry...

ADDITIONAL ARTS & PUBLICATION:

• NEW! the Nocturnists - Stories from the World of Medicine - Season 4, Episode 2:"See One, Do One, Teach One"*: In this episode, See One, Do One, Teach One, interventional radiologist Bobby Chiong's patient codes on the table during a procedure, prompting a frantic but successful resuscitation...
• Larner Medicine Issue: Larner Medicine | November 17, 2021 | Volume III, Issue 22 recently "hit the shelves." This issue includes a message of gratitude from your College Dean and more! Check out the latest issue of Larner Medicine...
• the Nocturnists*: Stories from the World of Medicine - Season 4, "Burn The Map," in which psychiatrist David Elkin recounts how an improv workshop transformed his approach to a patient on the consult service...

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