Career Development
Advisors and mentors play an essential role in guiding students through medical school. Workshops, discussion groups, activities, and meetings with mentors and faculty members take place throughout all four years. These activities are designed to
facilitate the career planning process and provide guidance from a student’s first day through the residency application process and the Match. Read more about career advising programming, at the Larner College of Medicine...
Research can be among the most valuable experiences during medical education. Each year, generally during the summer between the first and second years, or during the Advanced Integration level of the curriculum, some students choose to take part
in a variety of research opportunities that are offered to medical students locally, nationwide, and around the world. There are many programs available that focus on clinical, translational, behavioral, health services, educational, and/or basic
science investigations. Read more about medical student research opportunities and support...
Larner hosts a variety of opportunities for students to engage in leadership across our various communities. Within the Larner Medical School, four primary student leadership groups support programming and positive collaboration with Larner administration:
We also have over 50 student interest groups, all student-developed and managed, covering diverse engagement opportunities
including national organizations, medical electives, community service, and special interests, and a Larner Medical Student Ambassador Program of over 100 students trained to represent the College in various essential formats. Read more about student leadership opportunities at the Larner College of Medicine...
The UVM Larner College of Medicine honors student excellence through Graduation with various awards presented
to the students on behalf of their peers and numerous Larner departments.
Larner also hosts two national honor societies:
Read more about Larner awards and honors...
The UVM Larner College of Medicine Funds for Educational and Scholarly Opportunities (FESO) program was established to support students who would like to travel to conferences, alternative learning opportunities or similar events. Grants are funded
through donations to the College. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least two months ahead of proposed travel. Read more about FESO and the application process...