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All Medical Students

Community Connections & Wellness
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  • (TW: SA/DV) Sexual Violence Awareness Month Lecture Series: 4/27 in MedEd 100 and 4/28 in MedEd 200. During this April, please join us for a lecture series on trauma-informed care, supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and the process behind legal action. Attendance by RSVP only. For more details contact nicki.nikkhoy@med.uvm.edu 
  • Medical Student SharePoint Drop-ins: Fourth Monday of the month, 12-1pm, January -April. Swing by HSRF 300 or virtually for an MS360-high five, as we curate this new space to meet your needs! Medical Student Services and COMTS will be on hand to answer questions you have and explore ideas for improving your Larner MS365 SharePoint experience. Please bring your laptop/tablet for hands-on exploring and development if you can. Light snacks and beverages will be provided to in-person attendees. Please contact kiersten.tavares@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
  • Coffee/Tea/Morning Greet with Dean Zehle/Guests: May 1,7:30-8:15AM, Given Courtyard. 
  • Monthly Student Education Committee (SEC) Meeting: May 5, Zoom. The Student Education Committee is comprised of students dedicated to and actively involved in the improvement of the medical school curriculum.
  • Monthly Larner-VT B110 Grad/Med Student Lounge Student Cleaning: May 6, Given B110. As part of this process, please ensure all your personal items are removed from the refrigerator or very clearly labeled no later than 4pm EDT, the first Wednesday of every month. No Pyrex, leftovers tray, or cooler bag will be spared. Please consider signing up for one of the monthly clean sweeps. 
  • Monthly Medical Student Council Meeting: May 6, 5-7PM, MedEd 203, MS Teams. 
  • Jewish HEALTHstory Month: Dr. Edward Halperin. May 13, 12:00-1:30 pm, Zoom. Join the Office of Intercultural Excellence in commemorating Jewish American Heritage Month with a talk from Edward Halperin, MD, MA: "We Will Tolerate No Jews Here: A History of Medical Education Antisemitism". For more details, contact ogallmey@med.uvm.edu 
  • You're Invited to the Endies - RSVP Today!: Friday, May 15, 2026 from 7pm-11pm at Hotel Champlain at the Hilton, Lake Champlain Salon & Mezzanine (60 Battery St., Burlington, VT 05401) Come celebrate your hard work and achievements this year with LCOM's annual end of the year banquet, The Endies! The Larner Medical Student Council invites all Larner medical students, staff, faculty, and alumni to The Endies, an end-of-the-year celebration on May 15th, 2026. RSVP/Reserve your tickets, now, via UVM Utix All Larner medical students, staff, faculty, alumni, and their guests are welcome to attend, and we truly hope to see you all there.
  • 35th Edition M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon [PDF]: May 24, Waterfront. Volunteers needed. 
  • Golisano Children's Hospital Monty the Moose Mascot Volunteers Needed!: Numerous events available throughout the year. Bring joy to kids volunteering as Monty the Moose, the Golisano Children's Hospital mascot! Monty brings the fun to Golisano Children's Hospital, UVM and community events, including parades, wiffle ball tournaments, Kids Fest and more. We're looking for volunteers to don the suit and join the excitement! Please reach out by email at  pmarches@med.uvm.edu 
  • Medical Tidbits: Self-Appendectomy. On April 30, 1961, Leonid Ivanovich Rogozov was the only doctor at Novolazarevskaya Station as part of a Soviet Arctic expedition. Unfortunately, he also became a patient. Suffering from a perforated appendix and trapped by the weather, Rogozov resolved to remove his appendix himself. With other, non-medical personnel on the expedition as assistants, he performed the surgery with only localized Novocain for pain control. He described his post-operative course later, saying that “after 7 days the stitches were removed. The wound was completely healed.” Like what you see? Check out the New England History of Medicine Society's website here for more Tidbits and other cool stuff!  Back to Top

Career Counseling Opportunity
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  •  2026 Medical Curriculum Retreat Registration open: Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Medical Curriculum Retreat to be held on the mornings of June 24 and June 25 from 8am to noon. This year we will review the Advanced Integration Phase (fourth year) of our Vermont Integrated Curriculum (VIC) during the retreat. 

  • Specialty Specific Guidance Webinars: Representatives of the AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) program and several specialty organizations are presenting a series of webinars featuring specialty-specific guidance for medical school advisors and 2027 residency season applicants. Each webinar includes a program director and an advisor who will share best practices in preparation for the 2027 ERAS application season.  

    Information on the following upcoming Specialty Spotlight webinars:  

Visit AAMC website to see the entire Specialty Spotlight series and register for other AAMC transition to residency webinars. 

  • OB/GYN Grand Rounds: Tuesday April 28, 2026, 7:30-8:30 AM Davis Auditorium: To Err is Human, to M&M is Terrifying: How Error Reduction Conferences Build a Just Culture with guest faculty, Dr. Katie Marko from George Washington University
  • Hematology Oncology Grand Rounds: Tuesday May 5 2026, MedEd 300 Reardon Classroom, 8-9AM. "Sickle Cell Disease Care: Harnessing the Headwinds".

Job Opportunity
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  • Graduate Hourly Positions for UN Sustainable Development Rankings: Fall 2026 - start date. The UVM Global is seeking two highly organized and motivated graduate students to join our team to help facilitate the University of Vermont’s participation in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2026. The positions offer the opportunity to lead a complex sustainability reporting project, collaborate with campus stakeholders, and contribute to UVM’s global initiatives and commitment to sustainability.  
    Position Details: 

    Both positions run from September 2026 through part of November 2026 – for approximately 10-12 weeks. Weekly hours are estimated to be 10 hours per week. Pay is $21.00/hour. The positions are primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings required on campus. 

  • Key Responsibilities: 
    • Help establish UVM’s process for collecting the required data for the November 2026 submission, set up a system for the submission that includes communicating with responsible parties and tracking progress. 
    • Serve as the project managers for the Impact Rankings. Ensure all required data is submitted, accurate, and on schedule.  
    • Take responsibility for completing specific data tracking and entry independently while supporting responsible parties with others.
    • Coordinate with university departments, faculty, staff, and administrators to gather data and documentation. 
    • Coordinate with counterpart and supervisor on data collection.
    • Attend relevant educational sessions on data collection and submission.
  •  Qualifications: 
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines and prioritize tasks effectively. 
    • Background in sustainability, environmental science, policy, planning, health sciences, education, or a field related to the SDGs.  
    • Familiarity with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    • Familiarity with reporting frameworks (experience with the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings a plus). 
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders and documenting processes clearly. 

 Apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Jamie.McGowan@uvm.edu by 11:59 pm on April 30, 2026.

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co 2029 Students: M1's

Non-Curricular Activities
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  • Convocation of Thanks: April 26, 2026. 2-6pm. Maple Ballroom Davis Center. The CoT is an opportunity for the friends and family of our anatomical donors to celebrate the gifts and lives of their loved ones with students, faculty and administration.  If you would like to volunteer for this event, there are many ways to get involved. There's a need for students to help with pre-planning type activities as well as event related activities. Event related activities can be a written reflection, reading of a poem, singing, music, etc. Please feel free to reach out to me at abigail.hielscher@med.uvm  for more info.
  • Deadline Approaching -Jumpstart VIC Summer Teaching Assistants Needed: Apply by April 27th: Monday April 27th, 2026. Two part-time paid positions available July 13th-July 31st to help run TBL sessions in the Jumpstart VIC pre-matriculation course: gain teaching skills and brush up on your basic sciences. The TA position will encompass 3 weeks beginning July 13th and ending August 1st. Your compensation will be $20 per hour for up to 20 hours per week. Dr. Stephen Everse is the course director and will be your functional supervisor. TAs will help design sessions, work with student small groups, and help run online and in-person TBL sessions. Jumpstart TA positions are jointly funded by the Offices of Medical Education and Intercultural Excellence. To apply, please send your resume and a message that describes your interest and qualifications for the position to Dr. Karen Lounsbury, Assistant Dean for Pre-clinical Curriculum. For details, contact karen.lounsbury@med.uvm.edu 
  • Pathology Student Fellowship Info Session (and financial aid updates): Tuesday, May 12, 5:45 PM-7 PM, MedEd 100 and Zoom. Join this informational session to learn about this year-long experience in the Pathology Department where you can earn a Master's Degree in Pathology!
  • It's time to VOTE for your co2029 LEAP Student Reps!: Deadline to vote is 5/15. Class of 2029 LEAP Student Rep Committee Election- It's time to vote for your LEAP (Learning Environment and Professionalism) Committee representatives! You will vote for TWO reps from VT and ONE rep from CT campus. The LEAP Committee is charged with reviewing and recommending initiatives and policies to support professional behavior across the academic medical center and its affiliate training site. You will vote for TWO reps from VT and ONE rep from CT campus. Thank you for helping to support a positive and professional learning environment. For details contact cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu 

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co 2028 Students: M2's

Non-Curricular Activities
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  • Convocation of Thanks: April 26, 2026. 2-6pm. Maple Ballroom Davis Center. The CoT is an opportunity for the friends and family of our anatomical donors to celebrate the gifts and lives of their loved ones with students, faculty and administration.  If you would like to volunteer for this event, there are many ways to get involved. There's a need for students to help with pre-planning type activities as well as event related activities. Event related activities can be a written reflection, reading of a poem, singing, music, etc. Please feel free to reach out to me at abigail.hielscher@med.uvm  for more info.
  • Pathology Student Fellowship Info Session (and financial aid updates): Tuesday, May 12, 5:45 PM-7 PM, MedEd 100 and Zoom. Join this informational session to learn about this year-long experience in the Pathology Department where you can earn a Master's Degree in Pathology! Back to Top

co 2027 Students: M3's

Non- Curricular Activities
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  • Apply to Join the Admissions Committee!: Friday, April 24, 2026. Calling all Class of 2027 students. You’re invited to apply to serve as a Student Member of the Admissions Committee for the 2026-27 application cycle! This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the admissions process, represent the student perspective, and participate in shaping the next generation of Larner students! If you’re curious, thoughtful, and excited to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Applications are due by Friday, April 24.
  • Deadline Approaching-Welsford and Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship: 4/30. The scholarship requires that applicants must be residents of Connecticut for five years and be currently enrolled in a not-for-profit medical school accredited by the AMA and/or the World Health Organization. Students demonstrating financial need, academic excellence, extracurricular interests and community service, will be strongly considered.
  • Pisacano Scholarship Application: Deadline May 1. The PLF will award up to 10 scholarships with a maximum value of $28,000 each for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Residency Application Discussions: now. Complete your RAD pre-meeting form and schedule your meeting to initiate your MSPE. You received an email on April 2 about scheduling your required Residency Application Discussion (RAD) meeting. That email contained a link to a Qualtrics survey to complete the RAD pre-meeting form. If you haven't already completed the survey, please do so ASAP so we can help you get started on important components of your residency application. Contact emma.faustner@med.uvm.edu for more information.

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co 2026 Students: M4's

Non- Curricular Activities
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  • GQ Survey: Time is Running Out and we need to hear from all of you!!  We challenge you to help your class outperform all previous classes by obtaining a 97% response rate! To incentivize participation, WE HAVE PRIZES and if we reach our goal, will sponsor a special treat for your class. Once you complete the survey from AAMC, please send the verification of completion to studentcomservice@med.uvm.edu to join the raffles for many prizes!! 

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Larner Student Activities Calendar

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Important Student Resources at Larner

Resources for Reference
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Resources

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Meet with Medical Student Administration
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Meet With Us

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Housing
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Housing Opportunities

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). Don't hesitate to ask housing contacts if they would consider lowering the advertised rate to secure a graduate student; it never hurts to ask!

Catamount Run: Catamount Run is developed in partnership with UVM and is conveniently located in the heart of South Burlington. It is within walking distance of many stores and offers a comfortable and supportive living environment. Connecticut students have flexible leasing options for their 3rd year transition. 

Explore this and other housing opportunities & housing support resources at the UVM Off-campus Housing Site.

Burlington Off-campus Living Guide: Includes information to help off-campus students have successful experiences off campus. Check out the 8th edition of the UVM Off-Campus Student and Community Relations (OSCR) Off Campus Living Guide[PDF]. 

Landlord/Tenant and Housing Questions and Issues: Please contact OSCR at oscr@uvm.edu (802-656-9405)

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Lost and Found
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Lost and Found

Lost something? Email the Office of Medical Education (OME) at studentCOMservices@med.uvm.edu a description of the item. 

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). 

Found items are kept up to 30 days and then are donated to various local organizations depending on the item.

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