AHEC Spotlight Series
The Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program invites medical students to learn about various aspects of practicing medicine, primarily in the primary care setting. Our AHEC Spotlight Series events are offered throughout the academic year at the Larner College of Medicine. All medical students are welcome.
These one-hour sessions are great opportunities for students to begin building their connection to AHEC. Attendance will be reflected on AHEC Scholars transcripts. We are pleased to welcome a wide-range of physicians and other content experts to join these panel discussions.
Contact: Jennifer Gaudreau, CPRP, Physician Placement Professional, jennifer.gaudreau@uvm.edu
Upcoming Session:
Community Engagement: Coordination, collaboration, and guidance
Hear from 3 community agencies and student volunteers, to learn about the work of the agencies and volunteer opportunities.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
MedEd 300 [Reardon Classroom]
A discussion of a coordinated LCOM approach to community engagement – including general college wide collaboration within the community and guidance for individual students interested in becoming involved with community agencies.
Learn about 3 community programs and opportunities to get involved in the community.
The Janet S. Munt Family Room Parent-Child Center
Sarah Sinnott, Family and Community Engagement Director for the Family Room
Katie Barker, fourth year medical student at LCOM and Family Room volunteer
The Janet S. Munt Family Room is a unique parent child center providing programs that are accessible to all and flexible enough to meet the needs of our changing community.
Supports connection for parents and families, provide education, promote physical, social, emotional, and linguistic development in children, and nurture a vibrant and diverse community.
Family Room Programs | Burlington VT | The Janet S. Munt Family Room (thefamilyroomvt.org)
Vermont Cares
Rachel Bolton, SSP Program Manager and educator with Vermont Cares
Dana Kramer, fourth year medical student at LCOM and Vermont Cares volunteer
Vermont CARES provides life-saving harm reduction services, education, and resources to Vermonters affected by HIV, Hepatitis C and substance use by increasing access to care, reducing social stigmas and building relationships.
Vermont Cares (vtcares.org)
The Intervale Center
Molly Hurd, fourth year medical student at LCOM and Intervale volunteer
Founded in 1988, the Intervale Center manages a 360-acre campus of farmland, trails and open space along the Winooski River in Burlington, VT. Their influence radiates out from this beloved place as they work across Vermont to enhance farm viability and land sustainability, and more broadly as a model for food and farming organizations throughout the world.
Intervale Center (intervale.org)
Time will be available for Q&A. Please bring your lunch—we’ll bring snacks to share!