• DEADLINE EXTENDED - Leadership Opportunity (self-nominations warmly welcomed) – Technical Standards Annual Review Task Force: Submit nominations no later than 8am EDT, Monday, November 24, 2025. LCOM completes an annual review Policy 300.00 Technical Standards for Admission, Advancement and Graduation, and one student representative is appointed per class to serve over the course of their medical education. The Committee meets one time per year, for two hours, with about 1-2 hours of pre-work. Do you have ideas on how we might improve this policy or know someone who could provide incredible insights on this policy? Please submit a nomination now using this link…
• Deadline Approaching- Apply to Advancement Committee! November 27 at 5PM . Here is another student leadership opportunity - apply to the Advancement Committee! The Advancement Committee is one of Dean Page’s seven standing committees; its purpose is to ensure that the academic standards of the Larner College of Medicine are upheld. There are 13 voting members, comprised of nine faculty members and one student representative from each class. The Advancement Committee reviews the overall academic performance and progress of each student at regular intervals and determines whether classes of students should advance in the levels of the curriculum.  The committee also determines the course of action for individual students who do not show sufficient academic progress during their studies. Students elected to the Committee are full voting members (apart from advancement decisions pertaining to their own class) and serve over the course of their medical education. If you are interested in this position, please write a short paragraph introducing yourself and explaining why you are a good fit for the Committee. Please submit your paragraph by filling out this form. This paragraph will be provided to your class to view along with your medical school profile photo during the voting period. Submissions are due by 5 pm EST, Thursday, November 27th and voting will take place the following week. Please contact the Larner College of Medicine Medical Student Council at com.student.council@med.uvm.edu with any questions about the application process. If you have any further questions about the role and its responsibilities, you can also reach out to Andrew Root, the class of 2028 representative for the Advancement Committee.
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Otolaryngology with Dr. Mirabelle Sajisevi: December 2, 12-1PM, MedEd 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Otolaryngology as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions
• Seeking CT-Student Nominations for the Student Education Committee: 12/02/2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in MedEd203 or online by Zoom. Interested in Medical Education? Interested in leadership? Student Education Committee is seeking M1 students (particularly CT-campus students) to join us at our December meeting to be eligible to run for a position on SEC. For details, contact thuymy-michelle.nguyen@med.uvm.edu
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Advocacy and Health Policy with Dr. Heidi Schumacher: December 4, 12-1PM, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about careers in Advocacy and Health Policy. Faculty members will be on hand to discuss the fields in general and to describe the opportunities available. Attention will be given to explain the pathways to these fields and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for pursuing them. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation by clicking here. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions. [Targeted for 2029, open to all Medical Students]
• SOOTHE SIG Volunteer Training: December 4,3-4PM, Med Ed 200. Read all about the training using this link.
• Home for Holidays: December 4, 5:30-6:30Pm, Prism Lounges. A nondenominational holiday gathering and reminder that no matter what your winter break is like, there is an LGBTQ+ affirming community on campus to return to in January. Join us for crafts, games, and treats! Click here to read more about this event.
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Private Practice with Dr. Robert Emmons, Dr. Alicia Cunningham, and Dr. John Macy: December 9, 12-1Pm, MedEd 200. The goal of this informal session will be to show how private practice fits into our medical ecosystem, and to answer all questions about practical and logistical considerations. Dr. Emmons, psychiatrist, Dr. Alicia Cunningham, internist, and Dr. John Macy, orthopedic surgeon, will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the opportunities available. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation by clicking here. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) offers fully funded, two-week programs for emerging leaders in Business, Law, Medical, Journalism, Clergy, and Design & Technology. This intensive fellowship examines how individual professionals in Nazi Germany leveraged their expertise to enable the regime - examining their decisions, motivations, and behavior - not just to study the past, but as a framework for understanding ethical responsibility today. Read more about the program by clicking this link.

• The Visiting Research Internship Program (VRIP): Harvard Catalyst and the Office for Culture and Community Engagement. VRIP is an eight-week paid, mentored, summer research program designed to enrich medical and dental students’ interest in research and health-related careers, particularly careers in clinical and translational research. Click on the link here [PDF] for VRIP flyer. Eligibility: 1. First and second year medical and dental students in good standing at an LCME, COCA, or CODA accredited school. 2.US citizen, National, or Permanent Resident 

• Benefits:

• Paid Internship
  • Mentored Clinical Research on a topic of interest proposed by the student
  • Weekly Seminars with Harvard faculty on topics ranging from research methodology, health equity, to career development
  • Travel Compensation of up to $400 toward the cost of traveling to and from Boston
  • Dates and Deadlines
  • January 5, 2026: Deadline for delivery of the completed application and all supporting documents
  • February 2026: Notification of 2026 VRIP Recipients
  • June 1—July 24, 2026: Program (tentative)
• For more detailed information and access to the application, please visit the Office for Culture and Community Engagement website.
• 2025 Summer Opportunities Panel Recap: The recording and summative notes from the 11/17 lunch-hour summer opportunities panel are now available…

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• Step 1 Question Skills Sessions: November 23,2025, 4pm and 6pm MedEd 300. Sign up for one (or both) in-person applied question strategy workshop sessions this weekend. The goal of Question Skills workshop sessions is for attendees to have applied practice with approaching Step 1 boards-style questions, alongside a community of supportive peers.  Each QS session will use 4+ sample questions.  Tutor facilitators will guide the group in approaching questions, taking them apart, identifying strategies/tactics, and modeling different ways to think through a question.  Question Skills sessions can supercharge your own self-directed deliberate question practice sessions by building skill, strategy, and confidence -- all within a community of med student learners with the same goal: preparing for Step 1!  We hope you'll join several sessions! Sign up using this link.   
  Session Tutor Facilitators:
  - 4pm Cassidy Cottle (cassidy.cottle@med.uvm.edu)
  - 6pm Lexi Amaio (alexia.amaio@med.uvm.edu)
• Seeking Nominations for a Class of 2028 LEAP Student rep (CT campus) : If you are interested in joining, or would like to nominate a classmate to the LEAP (Learning Environment and Professionalism) Committee, please submit a letter of interest (no more than 1 page) to the office of the learning environment email address: officelearningenvironment@med.uvm.edu by Friday, December 5, 2025. After the deadline, the class will be until Friday Dec. 19th _to vote on nominations for Class of 2028 CT campus representative.  This interprofessional committee oversees and supports the quality of educational environment for medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, the University of Vermont Health Network, Nuvance Health and affiliate organizations or hospitals, where trainees complete clinical training or other educational activities. Details: Ideal candidates are trusted peers who have demonstrated an ability to navigate difficult interpersonal conflicts by viewing them from multiple perspectives in a nonjudgmental fashion. As a student, you will attend quarterly meetings via zoom with the full committee to discuss policies and initiatives along with monthly meetings with all student representatives LEAP faculty to review opportunities for projects or work on how to improve the learning environment for all.  LEAP Representatives are also expected to serve on the Medical Student Council of Peers – the council that assists the LEAP Committee in adjudicating concerns involving students. The election process involves a class-wide vote, followed by a final LEAP committee approval process. Submit a letter of interest to officelearningenvironment@med.uvm.edu
• Step 1 Workshops: Indicate your interest in attending upcoming tutor facilitated workshops (question skills, study schedule, commonly used tools) These optional to-be-scheduled support workshops will be offered soon and continue into early 2026, depending on interest.  Submit this quick form using this link. timothy.m.moynihan@med.uvm.edu
• A CBT Approach to Wellness and Anxiety Management for Step 1: Optional Event with RSVP required. December 3, 12-1PM, MedED 302/303. Dr. Rosen presents a straightforward framework for maintaining your wellbeing and managing anxiety around Step 1, informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).  This conversation helps put Step 1 stress and anxiety into a larger psychological context, and helps attendees deconstruct and challenge common assumptions that can amplify Step stress and anxiety. RSVP is required using this link. Forms close 11/27/25.
• Step 1 Peer Support Series: December 15, 12-1PM, HSRF 200. The event will provide information and support regarding the Step 1 exam. For more information, contact ava.siegel@med.uvm.edu
• Building a Step 1 Study Plan, Simplified: Constructing a study plan involves a series of logical and familiar steps, along with critical thinking and reflection. The result: producing a written schedule/calendar that makes the best available use of time and resources based on the information we have today. Once we A) take inventory of our available resources (remaining time, strategies, tools) and B) identify our preparation goals (what we are conditioning for) we can C) start to construct a sequence of learning activities, workflows, and checkpoints that progress use towards our target exam date. For a more detailed step-by-step look at the stages of building a study schedule, look at this Constructing a Step 1 Study Plan Worksheet. Compare this with another, more reduced, version of Planning Worksheet for Step 1.  Modify as needed!   
• Deadline Approaching- The NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) is a premier, year-long research training program which seeks to attract talented, research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students to the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, Maryland, and its satellite campuses.  Centered on a robust investigation experience through a basic, clinical, or translational research project with an experienced mentor that matches their professional interests, the NIH MRSP also provides students with a dedicated curriculum of academic activities featuring world-renowned clinician-scientists, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops.  Over 600 alumni strong, the NIH MRSP has a proven history of helping launch the next generation of biomedical researchers into highly successful, impactful careers.  The (Future) Doctor Is In | NIH Intramural Research Program offers a glimpse into how this career development program has benefited some of our recent students.  Students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year are eligible to apply. We will begin to accept applications on SEPTEMBER 1st, 2025.****The application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2025.**** Our NIH MRSP team will be conducting a virtual information webinar on Thursday, October 9th at 1:00PM EST.   Webinar details will be shared in September. More information can be found at: NIH Medical Research Scholars Program. If you have any questions or would like additional information about the MRSP, please do not hesitate to contact us at mrsp@mail.nih.gov. In addition, the NIH Clinical Electives Program offers year-round clinical opportunities for senior medical and dental students to gain clinical research exposure through rotations with services that are responsible for the clinical care of patients enrolled in protocols and clinical trials.  Eligibility requirements and application information can be found on our website: NIH Clinical Electives Program.
• The Visiting Research Internship Program (VRIP) : Harvard Catalyst and the Office for Culture and Community Engagement. VRIP is an eight-week paid, mentored, summer research program designed to enrich medical and dental students’ interest in research and health-related careers, particularly careers in clinical and translational research. Click on the link here [PDF] for VRIP flyer. Eligibility: 1. First and second year medical and dental students in good standing at an LCME, COCA, or CODA accredited school. 2.US citizen, National, or Permanent Resident 

• Benefits:

• Paid Internship
  • Mentored Clinical Research on a topic of interest proposed by the student
  • Weekly Seminars with Harvard faculty on topics ranging from research methodology, health equity, to career development
  • Travel Compensation of up to $400 toward the cost of traveling to and from Boston
  • Dates and Deadlines
  • January 5, 2026: Deadline for delivery of the completed application and all supporting documents
  • February 2026: Notification of 2026 VRIP Recipients
  • June 1—July 24, 2026: Program (tentative)
• For more detailed information and access to the application, please visit the Office for Culture and Community Engagement website
• 2026 AAMC Nickens Scholarship - Call for Nominations: Deadline of Sun, Jan 11, 11:59 pm. These awards consist of five scholarships given to outstanding students entering their third year of medical school who have shown leadership in efforts to promote equal opportunity in medical education and access to quality health care. They also should have demonstrated leadership initiative in addressing educational, societal, and health care needs for underserved populations in the United States. Each recipient receives a $5,000 scholarship. LCOM nomination deadline is 11:59 pm EST, Sunday, January 11, 2026. Please feel free to nominate a rising third-year medical student. Self-nominations are supported and warmly welcomed. For more details, contact intercultural.excellence@med.uvm.edu Use this link to nominate.
• The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications to the Cancer Research Education Excellence in Radiotherapy Program (CaREER). The CaREER Program is a laboratory-based research experience designed to introduce rising second year medical students to oncology. CaREER (Cancer Research Education Excellence in Radiotherapy) is an NIH/NCI funded R25 education and training program designed for the next generation of radiation oncology trainees. Our program is tailored to provide comprehensive training and education in the field of radiation oncology, preparing trainees for a successful career in this specialized area of medicine. This program is intended for medical and graduate students who are in good standing in their programs and interested in building on their experience in radiation oncology research. Students will learn cutting edge technologies used in clinical research, medical physics, and discovery research in cancer biology. The program announcement and details on the application process are included in the attached document. Please post to your summer program boards and share with your students. Applications are due by 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, February 1, 2026 and can be found using this link.

• Complete the Y2Q! Submit proof of Y2Q completion and be entered to win prizes! Forward a copy of your Y2Q completion message to StudentCOMServices at StudentCOMServices@med.uvm.edu, or print out and drop a copy in the white drop box on the wall across from the front desk in OME to be in the running for fun prizes !Weekly winners will be drawn every Wednesday, and Mega Prize Winners will be drawn at the start of each month until the survey closes. Finish the survey and forward your completion this weekend for a chance to win. For more details, contact emma.faustner@med.uvm.edu

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• Application Deadline-Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Student Scholarship: November 30. Students can earn $2500 scholarship and additional $5000 travel stipend if a 4 week rotation is completed. Read more using this link.

• Selecting Required Subspecialty Advisor and Indicating Specialty Interests (by December 1). All rising M4 students are required to have a subspecialty advisor relationship established in OASIS in order to be eligible to participate in the lotteries. Don’t worry if you haven’t decided on your specialty yet; you are welcome to ask your PCR Mentor to continue as your Subspecialty Advisor. The deadline for identifying your subspecialty advisor is 12/1. It is very important that you enter OASIS via the Advanced Integration 2026-2027 year when requesting an advisor; otherwise, your request will not appear in the correct year and will not satisfy the requirement. (In other words, be careful not to enter OASIS via the current clerkship year when selecting your advisor.)

• Deadline Approaching-Application Deadline-Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Student Scholarship: November 30. Students can earn $2500 scholarship and additional $5000 travel stipend if a 4 week rotation is completed. Read more using this link.

• Selecting Required Subspecialty Advisor and Indicating Specialty Interests (by December 1). All rising M4 students are required to have a subspecialty advisor relationship established in OASIS in order to be eligible to participate in the lotteries. Don’t worry if you haven’t decided on your specialty yet; you are welcome to ask your PCR Mentor to continue as your Subspecialty Advisor. The deadline for identifying your subspecialty advisor is 12/1. It is very important that you enter OASIS via the Advanced Integration 2026-2027 year when requesting an advisor; otherwise, your request will not appear in the correct year and will not satisfy the requirement. (In other words, be careful not to enter OASIS via the current clerkship year when selecting your advisor.)

• Now Open: Advanced Integration Course Browsing Period: On November 3, class of 2027 students may begin browsing the 2026-2027 Advanced Integration Level Course Catalog in OASIS. Please test your OASIS log-in, and review the Student User’s Guide to Fourth Year Scheduling as well as the related collection of Frequently Asked Questions. If applicable to your circumstances, please be familiar with Medical Student Handbook Policy 523.00 Site Assignments: Advanced Integration Level.

• Deadline Approaching- The NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) is a premier, year-long research training program which seeks to attract talented, research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students to the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, Maryland, and its satellite campuses.  Centered on a robust investigation experience through a basic, clinical, or translational research project with an experienced mentor that matches their professional interests, the NIH MRSP also provides students with a dedicated curriculum of academic activities featuring world-renowned clinician-scientists, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops.  Over 600 alumni strong, the NIH MRSP has a proven history of helping launch the next generation of biomedical researchers into highly successful, impactful careers.  The (Future) Doctor Is In | NIH Intramural Research Program offers a glimpse into how this career development program has benefited some of our recent students.  Students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year are eligible to apply. We will begin to accept applications on SEPTEMBER 1st, 2025.****The application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2025.**** Our NIH MRSP team will be conducting a virtual information webinar on Thursday, October 9th at 1:00PM EST.   Webinar details will be shared in September. More information can be found at: NIH Medical Research Scholars Program. If you have any questions or would like additional information about the MRSP, please do not hesitate to contact us at mrsp@mail.nih.gov. In addition, the NIH Clinical Electives Program offers year-round clinical opportunities for senior medical and dental students to gain clinical research exposure through rotations with services that are responsible for the clinical care of patients enrolled in protocols and clinical trials.  Eligibility requirements and application information can be found on our website: NIH Clinical Electives Program.
• Senior Surgery Major information session: Monday Dec. 1, 4:00-5:00, Given CY-S359. Are you considering a challenging and rewarding career as a surgeon? Drs. Katelynn Ferranti and Hannah Kooperkamp will provide details about the requirements for the Senior Surgery Major vs. the General Surgery Major and answer your questions about pursuing surgery. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact nina.jaffe@med.uvm.edu

• Advising on M4 course selection series: Recording of first meeting about planning the Advanced Integration Year (Passcode: +wmZ1a!&) is now available online and the slides are attached. Additional meetings will be held as follows (Mark your calendar):

  • 12/4/2025 - Schedule Advising - deciding between 2 specialties
  • 12/11/2025 - Schedule Advising for students who have chosen their specialty
  • 1/6/2026 - Advanced Integration planning meeting Part 2 – nuts & bolts of the lotteries
  • 1/13/2026 - Advanced Integration planning Advisor Panel
  • 1/29/2026 - VSLO and Away Rotations

  Click here for PowerPoint Presentation [PDF], click here for Global Health Program Overview [PDF]

• So You Want to Be an OBGyn?: Wednesday, December 10th 5pm - 6pm. For 3rd year students considering a career in OBGyn. Session run by Ob/Gyn advisors outlining the residency application process for ob/gyn. Focus on designing 4th year schedule and what makes a competitive applicant.  All students welcome - even if you haven’t fully decided on your specialty. Click here for zoom link. For more details, contact sara.tourville@med.uvm.edu.
• Mildred Reardon Med Student Scholarship App Open class of 2027: December 12, 2025. Do You Dream of Becoming a VT Doctor? The Vermont Medical Society’s Education and Research Foundation (VMSERF) is now accepting applications for the Mildred Reardon scholarship, which awards $10,000 to a University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine student committed to practicing medicine in Vermont. The scholarship will be made to a Class of 2027 student interested in any specialty, with a preference for specialties in high need in Vermont.  The scholarship is tuition-linked and is paid directly to the College of Medicine towards tuition. Applications are due December 12 2025. Click here for more info. Contact cmagne@vtmd.org for more details.

• Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) offers fully funded, two-week programs for emerging leaders in Business, Law, Medical, Journalism, Clergy, and Design & Technology. This intensive fellowship examines how individual professionals in Nazi Germany leveraged their expertise to enable the regime - examining their decisions, motivations, and behavior - not just to study the past, but as a framework for understanding ethical responsibility today. Read more about the program by clicking this link.

   

• David Satcher Acting Internship Scholarship: Are you interested in pursuing a residency at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Do you have an interest in advancing health equity for the people in northeast OH? If so, please click here for more information
• Step 1 Supportive Words Donation Box: Share your words of encouragement, wisdom, and insight on Step 1 (donate here). - What is one key piece of advice/insight that you would pass on to other LCOM medical students at any phase of the Step 1 preparation journey?
  What is one concise statement of support/wisdom that you imagine would help you or a fellow medical student persist in the preparation process?
  What is one apt metaphor or aphorism you think could be inspiring and memorable?
  What is one concrete recommendation on time management and question bank workflow? The USMLE Step 1 preparation journey can, at times, feel daunting and isolating. Words of wisdom and support from fellow peers who have prepared for Step 1 have the power to inspire, guide, and motivate fellow peers at every prep stage, and for generations of future classes. Thank you for taking a moment to offer your insight and advice: general or specific.  We hope your offered messages will help further light the prep path for many pre-clinical students at LCOM.  We will continue to keep this Supportive Words Donation Box open throughout the year. You may submit as many times as you'd like, whenever you'd like; submissions are anonymous and will provide a crowd-sourced library of supportive insights to offer widely to M1's and M2's indefinitely, so long as they remain relevant.  While this donation box emphasizes Step 1 support, donated words of support for USMLE Step 2 CK and NBME Shelf exams are also welcomed and encouraged!

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• Deadline Approaching- The NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) is a premier, year-long research training program which seeks to attract talented, research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students to the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, Maryland, and its satellite campuses.  Centered on a robust investigation experience through a basic, clinical, or translational research project with an experienced mentor that matches their professional interests, the NIH MRSP also provides students with a dedicated curriculum of academic activities featuring world-renowned clinician-scientists, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops.  Over 600 alumni strong, the NIH MRSP has a proven history of helping launch the next generation of biomedical researchers into highly successful, impactful careers.  The (Future) Doctor Is In | NIH Intramural Research Program offers a glimpse into how this career development program has benefited some of our recent students.  Students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year are eligible to apply. We will begin to accept applications on SEPTEMBER 1st, 2025.****The application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2025.**** Our NIH MRSP team will be conducting a virtual information webinar on Thursday, October 9th at 1:00PM EST.   Webinar details will be shared in September. More information can be found at: NIH Medical Research Scholars Program. If you have any questions or would like additional information about the MRSP, please do not hesitate to contact us at mrsp@mail.nih.gov. In addition, the NIH Clinical Electives Program offers year-round clinical opportunities for senior medical and dental students to gain clinical research exposure through rotations with services that are responsible for the clinical care of patients enrolled in protocols and clinical trials.  Eligibility requirements and application information can be found on our website: NIH Clinical Electives Program.
• IMPORTANT: Schedule All Graduation Requirements Now! Deadline 12/31/25. Take a moment to confirm that OASIS ( by clicking this link) reflects all course requirements (click here) needed for graduation. IMPORTANT: Take a moment to confirm that OASIS reflects all course requirements needed for graduation. In accordance with Policy 565.45 Graduation Degree Requirements, all requirements must be scheduled by January 1. Please contact Advanced Integration Level Curriculum Coordinator mmckay@med.uvm.edu for assistance.
• Residency Mock Interviews: Now. Opportunities to practice interviewing are available from OME.  A session with Dr. George or Dr. Dolbec can be scheduled via Outlook Bookings. Students at the Connecticut Branch Campus may schedule a session with Dr. Clementi via Sign-Up Genius. For more information, contact emma.faustner@med.uvm.edu

• Booking Space for Virtual Residency Interviews: Anytime. Residency applicants who don’t have a private space to conduct virtual interviews at home may be looking to book a space on campus. Students at the CT campus may contact Joanna Conklin at Joanna.Conklin@nuvancehealth.org at Danbury or Moira Barber at Moira.Barber@nuvancehealth.org at Norwalk to request a private space for interviews.
  Ring lights provided by the Committee on Wellness are available to be signed out (3 at Danbury, 2 at Norwalk) for use during interviews on campus or at home. They can be signed out from Joanna in Danbury or Moira in Norwalk, Monday – Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Please email them ahead of time to confirm. Students at the VT campus may book Med Ed rooms themselves as described in the Medical Student Guide to Booking Larner Spaces [PDF]
  - To reserve a room in HSRF, Firestone, or the Given Courtyard, please email Medical Student Services at StudentCOMServices@med.uvm.edu 

  -OME has several privacy kits available for students to sign out that can be used to cover the glass door/window during interviews on campus.  We also have ring lights provided by the Committee on Wellness that can be signed out with a privacy kit or on their own. Lights may be signed out for use on campus or at home. Please stop into OME (M – F, 8am to 4:30pm) to sign out a kit and/or a ring light.

• Step 1 Supportive Words Donation Box:  Share your words of encouragement, advice, or insight for fellow LCOM medical students preparing for Step 1 using the anonymous Supportive Words Donation Box (donate here). Your messages can inspire and guide others through the challenges of Step 1 and beyond. Submissions are welcome year-round and support for Step 2 CK and NBME Shelf exams is also encouraged.

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For All Medical Students

Community Connections & Wellness

• Musical Brain Initiative: October Visit: Sunday, October 19th, at 11:30AM in MedEd 202. The Musical Brain Initiative is making its October visit to Shepardson 3 North on October 19th! Join us in MedEd 202 at 1pm for light rehearsal, then we'll walk together to Shep 3 at 1pm to play for the ~10 patients there. All skills levels, instruments, staff and graduate students welcome! Please reach out to Jonathan Palmer (781-850-5880) or Emily Hovan (480-250-5571) with questions. For more information, contact emily.hovan@med.uvm.edu
• Spiritual Care Week 2025: October 19-25, 3-5:30 pm. Open House in renovated Prayer and Meditation Room. Join us for the grand opening of our newly renovated Prayer and Meditation Room (found on Patrick 1, in what was formerly known as the UVM Medical Center Chapel) on Monday, October 20th from 3-5:30 pm. 3 pm — Short program that includes celebratory remarks from UVMMC Senior Leaders, honoring of Lili Ruane and her family for their generosity that made this renovation possible, and the awarding of our first-ever Spirit Award. Drop-in time to experience the new art that graces the space; listen to live music; meet our interfaith chaplaincy team; and enjoy light refreshments right next door in the Spiritual Care Office. For more information, click on the flyer [PDF] here.
• UVM Annual Childcare Mingler: Sun, 10/19, 1-3pm, Livak Ballroom - Davis Center (LCOM-VT Central Campus). Please RSVP/Register. A meet-and-greet for campus and community families in need of childcare and UVM students interested in a childcare job. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend! This is a great way for students to earn money while connecting with the wider community. Visit the Eventbrite page to register/RSVP…
• On Campus Dining: Get 10% Bonus Retail Points + 10% Off : Oct 20–24. Earn 10% bonus Retail Points and save 10% at campus dining spots when you buy $100 or more October 20–24—plus, enjoy giveaways at tabling events! More Value. More Perks for You! From October 20–24, when you buy $100 or more in Retail Points, you’ll get 10% bonus points added to your account! Plus, enjoy 10% off at the register when using your Retail Points at Campus Perk, Concessions, Cyber Café, Given Bistro, Redstone Market, The Marketplace (excluding Broccoli Bar), The University Marché, UVM Dairy Bar, Waterman Market, and Waterman Manor. Buy points by clicking here and visit our campus tabling events for instant customer appreciation gifts! For more information, contact heather.winther@uvm.edu
• Dinner Dialogues w/ Dr. Olubunmi Salako: Tues, Oct 21, 5:30 pm, MedEd200. Join OIE for our next Dinner Dialogues, "The Journey from Surgery to Pediatrics" with Dr. Salako. Good conversation and delicious African food awaits! For more details, contact ogallmey@med.uvm.edu
• Student Performance Night: Friday, 10/24 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Hoehl Gallery at the Larner College of Medicine. Calling all artists/musicians/comedians! This fall we are putting on a showcase in collaboration with The Jandl ‘79 and Parker ’73 Endowments, Wellness Committee, and LCOM Music SIG. Sign up here if you are interested in sharing your talent with the Larner Community. Contact Danielle Callard, at dcallard@med.uvm.edu, MS-2 with questions.
• LCOM Apparel Order 2025: Orders DUE October 26, 2025! n The LCOM Apparel Sale is now LIVE! Click HERE to explore the catalog! This year, we are excited to feature items from Champion and L.L. Bean, as well as local businesses, Skida and Thuja! Despite not being displayed on the catalog, items will be embroidered/ printed with the current UVM LCOM logo! The last day to submit an order is October 26th, and we expect to receive the items by mid-December. Please refer to the announcement email sent to your student inbox for more information. If cost is a limiting factor, please reach out to me or Student Council to learn more about the Larner Student Apparel Fund! We are working to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in the apparel sale, if you wish to! If you have any questions about placing and receiving your order, please contact Brendan Andrews bandrews@uvm.edu at the UVM Bookstore, and please email com.student.council@med.uvm.edu with any other questions or concerns!
• Random Chats about Data - Systematic Review and Meta Analysis: October 29, 2025 - Systematic Review and Meta Analysis Guest: Gary Atwood. How can we synthesize results from cumulating studies? In this chat we will talk about tools and strategies to perform a rigorous literature review as well as methods to statistically evaluate findings from sets of previous studies. We will meet on select Wednesdays at 11:30 in the Dana Health Sciences Library Classroom. Please register using link here, to let me know that you are coming. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the workshop.[GK1] [AN2]
• Exploring Religion Together (RSVP required) - Fall Series - "Is that Antisemitic?" UVM Interfaith Center, 400 Prospect Street (Located on Redstone Campus - between the Water Tower and Catholic Center) Thursday, Oct 30th 2025, 4 - 6 pm. Please click on the link for more details.
• The Red Wheelbarrow - Call for Submissions! 10/31/2025 by 11:59PM. LCOM's literary and visual arts magazine, The Red Wheelbarrow, is accepting submissions in the literary, performance, and visual arts! Celebrate the medical humanities by sharing your story! Examples of submissions include but are not limited to: prose, poetry, reporting, personal essays, photography, painting, graphic design, drawing, 3-D art, songs, visual performance pieces, and spoken word. Non-medical work is also welcome. Click here for Qualtrics Form. For more information contact emily.hovan@med.uvm.edu
• Join AMWA for Screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Training: MedEd Room 100 on November 3rd from 11:30am-1pm. Join us for a free training for health professionals on Screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) run by an incredible staff member of the local organization Steps to End Domestic Violence. This training is targeted at all health professionals and will provide tools to recognize warning signs, support survivors, and promote safety within our community. For more information, contact madeline.cohen@med.uvm.edu
• DEADLINE APPROACHING - Ride Ready Green Mountain Transit App Transition: 12/01 set up deadline. The deadline for the Ride Ready by GMT app transition is approaching. Starting on Dec 01, UVM employees and students will no longer be able to flash their CatCard (UVM ID) to ride the Green Mountain Transit buses; instead, folks will need to use the ticketing feature on the Ride Ready by GMT app.
• Trash is Scary! - Plastic-Free Tips for Halloween: Halloween doesn’t have to be a horror show for the planet! Skip the plastic-heavy pop-up costumes and get creative with thrifted or borrowed pieces for a unique, eco-friendly look. Decorate with nature’s spooky offerings like pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, and ornamental corn instead of single-use plastic. For trick-or-treating, avoid plastic wrappers by buying candy in bulk and portioning it into paper or cloth bags, or choose treats in cardboard boxes like Dots or Milk Duds. Don’t forget to compost your pumpkin scraps—organic waste in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. A greener Halloween is the real treat! Organic waste that ends up in the landfill produces methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Now that’s scary! 

Career Counseling Opportunities 

• Applications are now open for the 2026 NephSIM Nephrons Program:  A 6-month virtual mentoring and education program for medical students and residents interested in learning more about nephrology & careers in nephrology. The 2026 program curriculum and additional program details are attached. Applications are due here on November 13th.  Please reach out to samira.farouk@mountsinai.org with any questions.
• Pediatric Subspecialty Series: Cardiology: October 23rd, 2025, 12pm-1pm. MedEd 308. The PSIG is hosting a subspecialty discussion with pediatric cardiologists (Dr. Flyer and Dr. Burstein) to discuss career path for any interested medical students. Sponsoring Organization: PSIG Event Please contact Molly Burke, molly.burke@med.uvm.edu for more details.
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with Dr. Jessica Johnson and Dr. Chason Ziino: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12PM-12:50PM, MedEd 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Orthopedics and PM&R as specialty choices. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link .Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• Webinar on Wound Care: October 24, 2025 A live hybrid on-line event sponsored by Baptist Health. Day-long seminar covering clinical wound care. Please click on the link to overview and registration. Do part or all. Reimbursement for the registration fee is available for students. For more information, contact Dr. Ellen Andrews at elland@mindspring.com
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Emergency Medicine with Dr. Laura Mulvey: Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 PM-12:50 PM, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Emergency Medicine as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the subspFperformecialty of opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link . Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.

Student Interest Group Activities

• Pediatric Subspecialty Series: Cardiology: October 23rd, 2025, 12pm-1pm. MedEd 308. The PSIG is hosting a subspecialty discussion with pediatric cardiologists (Dr. Flyer and Dr. Burstein) to discuss career path for any interested medical students.

  Sponsoring Organization: PSIG Event Please contact Molly Burke, molly.burke@med.uvm.edu for more details.

• Graphic Medicine: Visual Storytelling in Practice webinar: October 29, 4-5:00 p.m. ET. Sponsored by the AAMC NEGEA/SGEA Special Interest Groups in Health Humanities. Register for this webinar. This webinar will explore the use of graphic novels, comics, and visual arts as tools for communication in healthcare as well as in medical education.
• McGovern Medical Humanities Scholarly Concentration program Speaker Allison Gentry is a current third-year medical student at McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she majored in English Language and Literature and specialized in Medical Humanities. She is the host of the Narrative Medicine Monday lecture series this year. See the flyer for more information[PDF].

Financial Opportunities

• DEADLINE- AOA Robert H. Moser Essay Award: 10/21 submission deadline. One award of $4,500 for an essay highlighting the life of a physician who has enriched the world of medicine. The winning essay will be published in The Pharos. AΩA membership is not required. Read more about this essay contest/opportunity…
• AHEC Spotlight Series: Scholarships and Educational Loan Repayment: Wednesday, October 22, 2025; 12:00-1:00 p.m.; MedEd200. Join Larner's Physician Placement Professional for a review of AHEC Scholarships and Loan Repayment Options! There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding loan repayment and forgiveness programs currently. Join us for this informational session as Larner’s Physician Placement Professional, Jennifer Gaudreau, CPRP-DEI, shares details about AHEC’s three scholarship programs for Larner Medical Students and educational loan repayment programs for health care professionals practicing in the State of Vermont. Jennifer Gaudreau, CPRP-DEI, is the Physician Placement Professional in the UVM LCOM Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program. Jennifer encourages physician pipeline development in all specialties for the State of Vermont by working with Medical Students, Residents/Fellows in training at UVM/UVMMC. Lunch will be available. For more details, contact Jennifer.Gaudreau@med.uvm.edu

Surveys

• UVM’s new PIVOT (Preventing Interpersonal Violence via Outreach and Training) Peer Educator Program is looking for student study participants. The research study consists of an anonymous online survey in which participants will be able to share their insights on sexual violence, dating/intimate partner violence, and stalking at UVM. Results from this study will be used to inform the development of new prevention programming at UVM and peer educators’ efforts to create positive changes on campus. Students who choose to participate have the opportunity to enter into a raffle to win one of many electronic $50 VISA gift cards (a minimum 1 in 20 chance of winning). Please share this email with any other UVM students who may be interested. The survey takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. If you are interested in participating, please click on this link: Thank you for your time and feel free to direct any questions to us or our faculty advisor (Jennifer.Demers@med.uvm.edu) with any questions you have.

Co2029 Students

• Application Open The Wellness Committee Representatives: Deadline 10/24. The Wellness Committee is accepting submissions from the Class of 2029 for your student representatives. The new members will consist of 4 students from the Vermont cohort, and 2 students from the Connecticut cohort. Applying: Submissions should be sent in the body of an email to Alison Yong (alison.yong@med.uvm.edu) and include responses to the following questions, which will be displayed for your class to view during the election period. 1. Introduce yourself! (Limit 2 sentences) 

  2. What does Wellness mean to you (Limit 2 sentences) 

  3. Why would you make a great Wellness Committee member? (Limit 4 sentences) 

  4. VT or CT cohort? 

  5. Please take a screenshot of your white coat picture from Oasis and include it with your submission. Submissions DUE: By 11:59 PM Friday, October 24, 2025 

  You will receive an email confirming that your submission has been received.  

  Voting: Monday 10/27/25 - Monday 11/3/25 (Voting will take place via survey link sent by OME, make sure your classmates know to check their emails to vote for you!) The new Wellness Committee members will then be announced on Tuesday, 11/4 and will be required to attend our meeting on Tuesday, 11/11 at 6:00pm. We are excited to get to know you all and see who your class decides will be on the Wellness Committee! 

• MedMentors Leadership Application Open: Deadline November 1. Interested in leading a student SIG? Consider MedMentors! Click here to apply. We are a student-led organization that aims to support individuals on their path to medical school. Med Mentors is a student-led organization that aims to support individuals on their path to medical school. The pre-health experience, culminating in a medical school application, can be difficult to navigate for many people – with an overwhelming volume of information on the “right way” to approach it. Med Mentors was developed by medical students who understand exactly how challenging and confusing this process can be. We believe that having successfully completed medical school applications themselves, medical students can be amazing resources for aspiring applicants. Med Mentors thus provides a matching program, with medical students serving as mentors to interested individuals. Mentors can advise on acquiring prehealth experiences, answer questions regarding approaching an AMCAS application, and provide a look into life as a medical student. For more information, email alison.yong@med.uvm.edu
• Application Open for the Nuvance Global Health Program Summer Elective: Application is now open. Please click on this link to complete the application form. Application Deadline is Sunday November 2.  Click here to learn more about the Nuvance Global Health program. Contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist, OME at cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu with any questions
• Calling all M1s - Apply to Become an Admissions Ambassador! Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Are you a first-year medical student passionate about the Larner College of Medicine? Join the Admissions Ambassador Program and help shape the future of our community! Admissions Ambassadors connect with prospective and incoming students, share authentic experiences, and represent Larner during key admissions and college events. Click here to apply! For questions email lcom.admissions@med.uvm.edu
• SORF is the NIH-supported Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program for US medical students. It is a full time 8–12-week program in summer(s) between school years in medical school (May to August). It focuses on students who are considering a biomedical career that involves cancer research. SORF takes place at two sites: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Keck School of Medicine of USC. Applications to SORF 2026 will open November 1, 2025 through our website link There is an early application deadline on December 7, 2025. The regular application deadline is January 4, 2026. Acceptance to SORF is highly competitive. In the past, more than half of our students had been from the early applicant pool. Please find attached the SORF 2026 flyer using this link. If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to email me through SORF@chla.usc.edu.

Co2028 Students

•  DEADLINE EXTENDED-LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, 10/20 10/15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, @Noon? Apply using this link to be considered for the panel, now...
• AAMC Nickens Scholarship Information Session for Class of 2028: Monday, October 27 - 4:30 - 6:00 PM - HSRF 200 Second Floor Conference Room. Interested in a $5,000 scholarship? Join Dr. Tandoh and Dr. Amiri for an information session on applying to be the Larner College of Medicine’s nominee for the AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship. Join Dr. Tandoh and Dr. Amiri for an information session about the AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships—five $5,000 awards for rising third-year students who have shown leadership in promoting equal opportunity in medical education and access to quality health care, and in addressing the needs of underserved populations in the U.S. Each U.S. medical school may nominate one student for this prestigious award. For more information, contact noah.burns@med.uvm.edu

Co2027 Students 

• DEADLINE EXTENDED-LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, 10/20 10/15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, @Noon? Apply using this link to be consider for the panel, now...
• AMA Foundation’s 2026 Physicians of Tomorrow (PoT) scholarship: February 09,2026. With 17 categories across a variety of focus areas, the AMA Foundation awards $10,000 tuition scholarships to a diverse cohort of medical students each year. Click here to read more details.For more information, contact ryan.gates@med.uvm.edu

• Advanced Integration Planning

  We will be kicking off the OME Longitudinal Advising Curriculum, a series of timely sessions designed to give you the information you need for each step of Advanced Integration planning and the residency application process with enough time to prepare and be successful. So far, we have the following sessions scheduled:

  • Advanced Integration meeting #1 (overview and requirements): November 6 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are undecided specialty or choosing between 3 or more specialties: November 13 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are choosing between 2 specialties: December 4 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are decided on Specialty: December 11 at 5:30pm
• All members of the class should have received Outlook invitations for these sessions. Stay tuned for invitations to additional sessions in the series as they get closer.

Co2026 Students

• DEADLINE EXTENDED-LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, 10/20 10/15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, @Noon? Apply using this link to be consider for the panel, now...
• The Visiting Student Learning Opportunities^™ (VSLO^®) program is preparing to launch the modernized VSLO application system this December. To accommodate the transition to the new software, the current VSLO system will be unavailable to students from Monday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Dec. 15. Students who receive an invitation from their Home institutions will be able to access the VSLO system on Monday, Dec. 15. Each Home institution has their own process and schedule for sending student invitations. Please plan accordingly.

• Advanced Integration Planning: We will be kicking off the OME Longitudinal Advising Curriculum, a series of timely sessions designed to give you the information you need for each step of Advanced Integration planning and the residency application process with enough time to prepare and be successful. So far, we have the following sessions scheduled:

  • Advanced Integration meeting #1 (overview and requirements): November 6 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are specialty undecided or choosing between 3 or more specialties: November 13 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are choosing between 2 specialties: December 4 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are decided on Specialty: December 11 at 5:30pm

  All members of the class should have received Outlook invitations for these sessions. Stay tuned for invitations to additional sessions in the series as they get closer.

For All Medical Students

Community Connections & Wellness

• Art Project for Anatomical Gift Program: Date flexible. Dr. Abby Hielscher, director of the anatomical gift program, is working with a local artist, Mary Lacy, on the development of an art installation to honor our past, current and future anatomical donors. Mary Lacy, a local artist who has visited UVM with her anatomical art, is interested in speaking to current medical students about their experiences in the gross anatomy lab. These conversations will be brief (20 minutes or less) and will help shape the art piece that she will develop for the anatomical gift program. If you're interested in speaking with Mary individually or with a group of other interested students, please let Abby Hielscher at abigail.hielscher@med.uvm.edu know by October 10th, 2025. The timing of these meetings is flexible and can occur remotely. Depending on interest, meetings may need to be held with groups of students.
• Save the Date: Nuvance Global Health Program information session: Monday, October 13,12 -1pm, Med Ed 200. Monday, Join us for an information session about the Nuvance Global Health Program and the application process the Summer Global Health Elective for Larner M1’s. Learn more about the Nuvance Global Health program. For more information, contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist, OME at cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu.
• Hispanic American Heritage Month Trivia: October 15, 5:30 pm, MedEd 200. Join the Latino Medical Student Association & Office of Intercultural Excellence for trivia, food & prizes! For more information, contact ogallmey@med.uvm.edu
• Coffee / Tea / Morning Greet with Dean Zehle / Guests: October 17 7:30 AM-8:15 AM, Given Courtyard. Dean Zehle would like to invite you to stop by before class/clinicals to join her and/or special guests for coffee/tea/cocoa/juice. Feel free to stop by for a chat, catch up on events, share a story – whatever you would like to talk about – or simply feel free to grab a drink and head off to start your day! She often hosts special guests and looks forward to seeing you whenever you are able to come by. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to her Administrative Assistant, Colleen Case for more information.
• LCOM Medical Student Council Fall Fest: October 17th from 5-7PM at Sam Mazza's Farm 277 Lavigne Road Colchester, VT 05446. Student Council is hosting a Fall Fest this year, and we’d love to see you there! Fall Fest is back and better than ever! Join us for an afternoon of fall fun with pizza, fresh donuts, and pumpkins ready to be painted. The first 30 people to arrive will get access to discounted corn maze tickets, so be sure to come early. It’s the perfect chance to take a break from class, hang out with friends, meet new people, and soak in the season. No tickets or sign-ups required! Just show up, relax, and enjoy everything Fall Fest has to offer! For more details, contact com.student.council@med.uvm.edu
• UVM Annual Childcare Mingler: Sun, 10/19, 1-3pm, Livak Ballroom - Davis Center (LCOM-VT Central Campus). Please RSVP/Register. A meet-and-greet for campus and community families in need of childcare and UVM students interested in a childcare job. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend! This is a great way for students to earn money while connecting with the wider community. Visit the Eventbrite page to register/RSVP…
• Dinner Dialogues w/ Dr. Olubunmi Salako: Tues, Oct 21, 5:30 pm, MedEd200. Join OIE for our next Dinner Dialogues, "The Journey from Surgery to Pediatrics" with Dr. Salako. Good conversation and delicious African food awaits! For more details, contact ogallmey@med.uvm.edu
• Student Performance Night: Friday, 10/24 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Hoehl Gallery at the Larner College of Medicine. Calling all artists/musicians/comedians! This fall we are putting on a showcase in collaboration with The Jandl ‘79 and Parker ’73 Endowments, Wellness Committee, and LCOM Music SIG. Sign up here if you are interested in sharing your talent with the Larner Community. Contact Danielle Callard, MS-2 with questions.
• Join AMWA for Screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Training: MedEd Room 100 on November 3rd from 11:30am-1pm. Join us for a free training for health professionals on Screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) run by an incredible staff member of the local organization Steps to End Domestic Violence. This training is targeted at all health professionals and will provide tools to recognize warning signs, support survivors, and promote safety within our community. For more information, contact madeline.cohen@med.uvm.edu
• Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup: Humanism IS Safety: This Research Roundup focused on safety is the last in a three-part series by editor Nora Jones, PhD, that explores the elements of humanism as defined by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation: clinically excellent care that is kind, safe, and trustworthy. The five studies presented here make a compelling case that humanism is safety. When a patient feels dismissed by their care team, when communication breaks down between healthcare professionals, when workplace incivility silences staff, or when a patient’s dignity is violated — these are patient safety issues as important to patient health as physical harm. Please click here for more information.
• Carpool Matching for UVM Students: Are you planning to drive home for Thanksgiving break and willing to offer your empty seats for a little gas money? Are you not sure how you are getting home, but interested in carpooling? To facilitate better matching for the upcoming break, the UVM Eco Reps have created a Thanksgiving Break Carpooling Form and are trying to spread the word. All drivers who post seats will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card to a local business of their choice. Thanks for considering this or other sustainable transportation options when travelling over Thanksgiving Break!
• The University of Vermont’s Annual Security Report (pdf) is now available. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics. The policy statements address the university’s policies, procedures, and programs related to safety and security. Statistics in the report related to crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or on property owned or controlled by the school, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus are also included for the three most recent calendar years.
  The University of Vermont’s Annual Fire Safety Report (pdf) is also available. This report is also required by federal law and contains fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. The Annual Fire Safety Report contains statistics for the three most recent calendar years for which data are available. 
  
  To request a paper copy of either report, please visit University Police Services at 284 East Avenue or call 802/656-2027.

Career Counseling Opportunities 

• OBGYN Grand Rounds- "Birth, Drugs, and Pregnancy Criminalization: History and Praxis" Dr. Mishka Terplan 10/14/25, 7:30 am to 8:30 am in Davis Auditorium
• Applications are now open for the 2026 NephSIM Nephrons Program:  a 6-month virtual mentoring and education program for medical students and residents interested in learning more about nephrology & careers in nephrology. The 2026 program curriculum and additional program details are attached. Applications are due here on November 13th. Please consider passing along to your institution's residents and medical students and feel free to reach out to samira.farouk@mountsinai.org with any questions.
• Pediatric Subspecialty Series: Cardiology:October 23rd, 2025, 12pm-1pm. MedEd 308. The PSIG is hosting a subspecialty discussion with pediatric cardiologists (Dr. Flyer and Dr. Burstein) to discuss career path for any interested medical students. Sponsoring Organization: PSIG Event Please contact Molly Burke, molly.burke@med.uvm.edu for more details.

Student Interest Group Activities

• SOOTHE SIG Training: October 16, 5-6 Pm, MedEd 200. First training session to introduce members to SOOTHE SIG and review expectations/requirements for them as volunteers. For more info, contact natasha.charewycz@med.uvm.edu

• Pediatric Subspecialty Series: Cardiology: October 23rd, 2025, 12pm-1pm. MedEd 308. The PSIG is hosting a subspecialty discussion with pediatric cardiologists (Dr. Flyer and Dr. Burstein) to discuss career path for any interested medical students.

  Sponsoring Organization: PSIG Event Please contact Molly Burke, molly.burke@med.uvm.edu for more details.

• Graphic Medicine: Visual Storytelling in Practice webinar: October 29, 4-5:00 p.m. ET. Sponsored by the AAMC NEGEA/SGEA Special Interest Groups in Health Humanities. Register for this webinar. This webinar will explore the use of graphic novels, comics, and visual arts as tools for communication in healthcare as well as in medical education.
• McGovern Medical Humanities Scholarly Concentration program Speaker Allison Gentry is a current third-year medical student at McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she majored in English Language and Literature and specialized in Medical Humanities. She is the host of the Narrative Medicine Monday lecture series this year. See the flyer for more information[PDF].

Surveys

• UVM’s new PIVOT (Preventing Interpersonal Violence via Outreach and Training) Peer Educator Program is looking for student study participants. The research study consists of an anonymous online survey in which participants will be able to share their insights on sexual violence, dating/intimate partner violence, and stalking at UVM. Results from this study will be used to inform the development of new prevention programming at UVM and peer educators’ efforts to create positive changes on campus. Students who choose to participate have the opportunity to enter into a raffle to win one of many electronic $50 VISA gift cards (a minimum 1 in 20 chance of winning). Please share this email with any other UVM students who may be interested. The survey takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. If you are interested in participating, please click on this link: Thank you for your time and feel free to direct any questions to us or our faculty advisor (Jennifer.Demers@med.uvm.edu) with any questions you have.

Co2029 Students

• REMINDER: Global Health Summer Elective Information Session 10/13: Global Health Summer Elective Information Session: Monday, Oct 13th, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm. in MedEd 200.  Join Drs McNamara and Green for an information session about the Nuvance Global Health Program and the application process. Monday, October 13 from 12 noon-1:00 pm in MedEd 200. Application now open. Please click on the link to complete the application form.  For more information, contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist, OME at cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu. Application Deadline is Sunday November 2.
• AHEC Spotlight Series: Physician Advocacy: Monday, October 13, 2025. 12:00-1:00 p.m. MedEd 200/Sullivan Classroom. This session is co-sponsored by the Vermont Medical Society Student Interest Group. Panelists: Dr. Jan Carney from ACP; Dr. Anne Morris from AHEC; Dr. Lauren MacAfee/Dr. Naiim Ali from VMS
  • Define physician advocacy and describe its relevance in public health, clinical care, healthcare systems, and health policy.
  • Hear from physician advocates working at different levels (institutional, state, national) about their motivations, engagements, and challenges.
  • Recognize the impact of physician advocacy on health equity, access, and policy reform in Vermont and beyond.
  • Explore the connection between advocacy, physician wellness, and professional fulfillment.
  • Identify concrete ways medical students can participate in advocacy efforts during and beyond medical school.For more details, contact jennifer.gaudreau@med.uvm.edu
• co2029 Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Radiation Oncology with Dr. Chris Anker: October 14, 12-1PM, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Radiation Oncology as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the opportunities available. The residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process will be discussed. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series – Family Medicine with Dr. Anya Streeter: October 16, 12:00 – 12:50 PM, Med Ed 200.  The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Family Medicine as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the opportunities available. The residency application process and guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process will be discussed.  Please bring your questions!  Lunch will be available in limited quantities – first come, first served.  Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• Multiple Mini Interview (MMIs) Interviewer Training (VIRTUAL): Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30-6:30pm,Virtual – Zoom. Are you interested in serving as an interviewer for upcoming Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)? Join us for a virtual mandatory training session to learn the essential skills for evaluating candidates effectively. This training will equip you with the tools to ensure a fair and insightful interview experience for our candidates. Click here to register for the upcoming training. For more information, contact lcom.admissions@med.uvm.edu
• Northwell Health's First Look Specialty Fair for Medical Students: Thursday, 10/16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. We are excited to invite MS1-MS3 medical students to join our virtual First Look Specialty Fair, hosted by Northwell Health’s Office of Academic Affairs and featuring over 30 residency and fellowship programs across 20+ specialties. This interactive Zoom event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST and offers students a unique opportunity to:
  • Explore a wide range of specialties and subspecialties in small breakout room sessions
  • Connect with Northwell trainees and faculty to ask questions and learn about their career paths
  • Find role models who reflect their backgrounds and values
  • Register using this link. Contact Jennifer Groh at jgroh@northwell.edu with questions.

Co2028 Students

• AHEC Spotlight Series: Physician Advocacy: Monday, October 13, 2025. 12:00-1:00 p.m. MedEd 200/Sullivan Classroom. This session is co-sponsored by the Vermont Medical Society Student Interest Group. Panelists: Dr. Jan Carney from ACP; Dr. Anne Morris from AHEC; Dr. Lauren MacAfee/Dr. Naiim Ali from VMS

  • Define physician advocacy and describe its relevance in public health, clinical care, healthcare systems, and health policy.
  • Hear from physician advocates working at different levels (institutional, state, national) about their motivations, engagements, and challenges.
  • Recognize the impact of physician advocacy on health equity, access, and policy reform in Vermont and beyond.
  • Explore the connection between advocacy, physician wellness, and professional fulfillment.
  • Identify concrete ways medical students can participate in advocacy efforts during and beyond medical school.

  For more details, contact jennifer.gaudreau@med.uvm.edu

• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series – Family Medicine with Dr. Anya Streeter: October 16, 12:00 – 12:50 PM, Med Ed 200.  The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Family Medicine as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the opportunities available. The residency application process and guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process will be discussed.  Please bring your questions!  Lunch will be available in limited quantities – first come, first served.  Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• Northwell Health's First Look Specialty Fair for Medical Students: Thursday, 10/16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. We are excited to invite MS1-MS3 medical students to join our virtual First Look Specialty Fair, hosted by Northwell Health’s Office of Academic Affairs and featuring over 30 residency and fellowship programs across 20+ specialties. This interactive Zoom event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST and offers students a unique opportunity to:
  • Explore a wide range of specialties and subspecialties in small breakout room sessions
  • Connect with Northwell trainees and faculty to ask questions and learn about their career paths
  • Find role models who reflect their backgrounds and values
  • Register using this link. Contact Jennifer Groh at jgroh@northwell.edu with questions.
• AAMC Nickens Scholarship Information Session for Class of 2028: Monday, October 27 - 4:30 - 6:00 PM - HSRF 200 Second Floor Conference Room. Interested in a $5,000 scholarship? Join Dr. Tandoh and Dr. Amiri for an information session on applying to be the Larner College of Medicine’s nominee for the AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship. Join Dr. Tandoh and Dr. Amiri for an information session about the AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships—five $5,000 awards for rising third-year students who have shown leadership in promoting equal opportunity in medical education and access to quality health care, and in addressing the needs of underserved populations in the U.S. Each U.S. medical school may nominate one student for this prestigious award. For more information, contact noah.burns@med.uvm.edu

Co2027 Students 

• Northwell Health's First Look Specialty Fair for Medical Students: Thursday, 10/16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. We are excited to invite MS1-MS3 medical students to join our virtual First Look Specialty Fair, hosted by Northwell Health’s Office of Academic Affairs and featuring over 30 residency and fellowship programs across 20+ specialties. This interactive Zoom event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST and offers students a unique opportunity to:
  • Explore a wide range of specialties and subspecialties in small breakout room sessions
  • Connect with Northwell trainees and faculty to ask questions and learn about their career paths
  • Find role models who reflect their backgrounds and values Register using this link. Contact Jennifer Groh at jgroh@northwell.edu with questions.
• Advanced Integration Planning

We will be kicking off the OME Longitudinal Advising Curriculum, a series of timely sessions designed to give you the information you need for each step of Advanced Integration planning and the residency application process with enough time to prepare and be successful. So far, we have the following sessions scheduled:

• Advanced Integration meeting #1 (overview and requirements): November 6 at 5:30pm
• Advanced Integration planning for students who are specialty undecided or choosing between 3 or more specialties: November 13 at 5:30pm
• Advanced Integration planning for students who are choosing between 2 specialties: December 4 at 5:30pm
• Advanced Integration planning for students who are decided on Specialty: December 11 at 5:30pm
• All members of the class should have received Outlook invitations for these sessions. Stay tuned for invitations to additional sessions in the series as they get closer.

Co2026 Students

• Northwell Health's First Look Specialty Fair for Medical Students: Thursday, 10/16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. We are excited to invite MS1-MS3 medical students to join our virtual First Look Specialty Fair, hosted by Northwell Health’s Office of Academic Affairs and featuring over 30 residency and fellowship programs across 20+ specialties. This interactive Zoom event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST and offers students a unique opportunity to:
• 🔍 Explore a wide range of specialties and subspecialties in small breakout room sessions
• 💬 Connect with Northwell trainees and faculty to ask questions and learn about their career paths
• 🧭 Find role models who reflect their backgrounds and values
• 👉 Register using this link. Contact Jennifer Groh at jgroh@northwell.edu with questions.
• Advanced Integration Planning
• We will be kicking off the OME Longitudinal Advising Curriculum, a series of timely sessions designed to give you the information you need for each step of Advanced Integration planning and the residency application process with enough time to prepare and be successful. So far, we have the following sessions scheduled:
  • Advanced Integration meeting #1 (overview and requirements): November 6 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are specialty undecided or choosing between 3 or more specialties: November 13 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are choosing between 2 specialties: December 4 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are decided on Specialty: December 11 at 5:30pm
• All members of the class should have received Outlook invitations for these sessions. Stay tuned for invitations to additional sessions in the series as they get closer

For All Medical Students

Community Connections & Wellness

• UVM's Off Campus Student Resource Fair: Mon, 10/06, 11am-2pm, Sugar Maple Ballroom (Davis Center). Think Welcome Bags with goodies, smoothie bike, mini pumpkin decorating, and succulent planting alongside our campus and community partners from 17 organizations who are your go-to’s for housing, food, utilities, safety, and wellness resources and questions. Whether you have lived in Burlington for years or you just moved here, this fair will have something for you…
• UVM Libraries Data Design Lab.: Every Tuesday at 10 am. Join UVM data visualization expert Kristin Florian to learn more about design tools that will make your data visually interesting and easy to digest. Each session will explore a new topic or software. Free coffee and treats! Click on the link for more details or email Alice Stokes at alice.stokes@uvm.edu.
• Monthly Student Education Committee (SEC) Meeting: Tues, 10/07, 5:30-7:30PM. Via Zoom. The Student Education Committee is comprised of students dedicated to and actively involved in the improvement of the medical school curriculum. Read more about SEC here…
• Larner College of Medicine Open House - Student Lounge & Fitness Room Will be Open to the Public: 10/10, 3-5pm, Larner College of Medicine - VT Main Campus. Medical Students, their family, and our visiting alumni are invited to tour the facilities and explore the diverse academic programs that shape tomorrow's physicians at the Larner College of Medicine. Please note that the Student Lounge and Fitness Center will be unlocked for students and families to visit from 3:15 – 5:00 PM on Friday, 10/10, as part of this event. Questions? Contact Liz Dohrman, Larner Events Manager.
• Art Project for Anatomical Gift Program: Date flexible. Dr. Abby Hielscher, director of the anatomical gift program, is working with a local artist, Mary Lacy, on the development of an art installation to honor our past, current and future anatomical donors. Mary Lacy, a local artist who has visited UVM with her anatomical art, is interested in speaking to current medical students about their experiences in the gross anatomy lab. These conversations will be brief (20 minutes or less) and will help shape the art piece that she will develop for the anatomical gift program. If you're interested in speaking with Mary individually or with a group of other interested students, please let Abby Hielscher at abigail.hielscher@med.uvm.edu know by October 10th, 2025. The timing of these meetings is flexible and can occur remotely. Depending on interest, meetings may need to be held with groups of students.
• Save the Date: Nuvance Global Health Program information session: Monday, October 13,12 -1pm, Med Ed 200. Monday, Join us for an information session about the Nuvance Global Health Program and the application process the Summer Global Health Elective for Larner M1’s. Learn more about the Nuvance Global Health program. For more information, contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist, OME at cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu.
• Hispanic American Heritage Month Trivia: October 15, 5:30 pm, MedEd 200. Join the Latino Medical Student Association & Office of Intercultural Excellence for trivia, food & prizes! For more information, contact ogallmey@med.uvm.edu
• Student Performance Night: Friday, 10/24 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Hoehl Gallery at the Larner College of Medicine. Calling all artists/musicians/comedians! This fall we are putting on a showcase in collaboration with The Jandl ‘79 and Parker ’73 Endowments, Wellness Committee, and LCOM Music SIG. Sign up here if you are interested in sharing your talent with the Larner Community. Contact Danielle Callard, MS-2 with questions.
• Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup: Humanism IS Safety: This Research Roundup focused on safety is the last in a three-part series by editor Nora Jones, PhD, that explores the elements of humanism as defined by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation: clinically excellent care that is kind, safe, and trustworthy. The five studies presented here make a compelling case that humanism is safety. When a patient feels dismissed by their care team, when communication breaks down between healthcare professionals, when workplace incivility silences staff, or when a patient’s dignity is violated — these are patient safety issues as important to patient health as physical harm. Please click here for more information.
• Carpool Matching for UVM Students: Are you planning to drive home for Thanksgiving break and willing to offer your empty seats for a little gas money? Are you not sure how you are getting home, but interested in carpooling? To facilitate better matching for the upcoming break, the UVM Eco Reps have created a Thanksgiving Break Carpooling Form and are trying to spread the word. All drivers who post seats will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card to a local business of their choice. Thanks for considering this or other sustainable transportation options when travelling over Thanksgiving Break!
• The University of Vermont’s Annual Security Report (pdf) is now available. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics. The policy statements address the university’s policies, procedures, and programs related to safety and security. Statistics in the report related to crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or on property owned or controlled by the school, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus are also included for the three most recent calendar years.
  The University of Vermont’s Annual Fire Safety Report (pdf) is also available. This report is also required by federal law and contains fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. The Annual Fire Safety Report contains statistics for the three most recent calendar years for which data are available. 
  
  To request a paper copy of either report, please visit University Police Services at 284 East Avenue or call 802/656-2027.

Career Counseling Opportunities 

• OBGYN Grand Rounds- “Is Work Life Balance Possible?" Oct 7, 7:30-8.30am, Davis Auditorium. - Dr. Julia Johnson

• Hematology Oncology Grand Rounds: October 7, 8-9am, HSRF 200. "Hematologic Complications of Checkpoint Inhibitors" - Dr. Michael H. Kroll, MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas (Emeritus). Learning Objectives:

   Recognize and diagnose immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-associated hematological disorders 

  Understand that mechanisms of ICIs' activities and toxicities are pleiotropic and more complex than our current approaches reflect

  Judicious use of immune suppression, aiming to maintain anti-neoplastic efficacy when controlling hematological toxicity. Coffee and Breakfast pastries are available. Visit this site or contact Whitney Feininger at whitney.feininger@med.uvm.edu for more information.

• Pediatrics Grand Rounds - “Two Systems, One Child: Core Principles and Innovative Efforts to Align Primary Care and Schools in Vermont”: Wednesday, October 8, 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Davis Auditorium and Zoom. For details contact Penelope.Marchessault@med.uvm.edu

Research Opportunities

• Sarnoff Medical Student Fellowship Info Session: Sunday, 10/19/25, 4-5 pm, ET. Learn about the year-long Sarnoff Fellowship Program- virtual information session for potential applicants. To register for the session, please email Dana Boyd, Executive Director, at dboyd@SarnoffFoundation.org. Click here for Sarnoff Fellowship Program Application The mission of the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation is to engage medical students in a personalized research experience with preeminent cardiovascular scientists and to foster the next generation of leaders in the field. Spanning more than 45 years, the Fellowship program has afforded medical students from across the nation extraordinary, often career direction defining, experiences of mentorship and research.

  The Sarnoff Fellowship Program offers medical students enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools the opportunity to spend a year conducting intensive work in a biomedical research facility in the United States. The award provides an annual stipend and allowance. The application deadline for the 2026-27 Sarnoff Fellowship is January 7, 2026. Click here for more  information.

  Click here for a short informational video on the Sarnoff Fellowship Program.

• SORF - USC/CHLA Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program: Early application deadline is December 7, 2025. Regular application deadline is January 4, 2026. SORF is the NIH-supported Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program for US medical students. It focuses on students who are considering a biomedical career that involves cancer research. SORF takes place at two sites: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Keck School of Medicine of USC. It is a full time 8–12-week program in summer(s) between school years in medical school (May to August). Contact Daikota Barnett, Project Associate, SORF@chla.usc.edu, with questions.

Student Interest Group Activities

• Graphic Medicine: Visual Storytelling in Practice webinar: October 29, 4-5:00 p.m. ET. Sponsored by the AAMC NEGEA/SGEA Special Interest Groups in Health Humanities. Register for this webinar. This webinar will explore the use of graphic novels, comics, and visual arts as tools for communication in healthcare as well as in medical education. 

• McGovern Medical Humanities Scholarly Concentration program Speaker Allison Gentry is a current third-year medical student at McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she majored in English Language and Literature and specialized in Medical Humanities. She is the host of the Narrative Medicine Monday lecture series this year. See the flyer [PDF] for more information.

   

Financial Advising

• Managing Your Finances as a Resident and Beyond: Wednesday, October 8^th at 5:00pm ET Register Here. Join Michael Clancy, MBA, CFP®, CLU of Drexel University College of Medicine for an informative webinar on navigating your finances throughout Residency and beyond. This session will cover essential topics such as structuring an intentional spending plan, taxes, goal setting and investing. Also covered will be employee benefits and navigating the financial services industry. Michael will aim to empower you with the confidence and clarity needed to establish a solid financial foundation early in your career.

Funding Opportunities

• Larner AOA Chapter Perks: As an institution that hosts an Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honors Society Chapter, medical students, faculty, and staff have access to many national AOA funding opportunities. The Larner AOA Opportunities Document (linked at the bottom of the Larner AOA webpage) has been updated online to reflect the 2025-2026 AOA Opportunities, including but not limited to the following:
• AOA Robert H. Moser Essay Award: 10/21 submission deadline. One award of $4,500 for an essay highlighting the life of a physician who has enriched the world of medicine. The winning essay will be published in The Pharos. AΩA membership is not required. Read more about this essay contest/opportunity…
• AOA Pharos Student Poetry Award: 11/04 submission deadline. Up to 5 poems will receive a $1,500 award. Winning entries published in The Pharos. AOA membership is not required; if AOA, must be active (paid dues). To encourage medical students to write meaningful poetry related to health or medicine. Read more about this award opportunity…
• AOA Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award: 12/02 submission deadline. Up to 5 essays will receive a $1,500 award. Winning entries published in The Pharos. AOA membership is not required; if AOA, must be active (paid dues). To encourage medical students to write creative narratives or scholarly essays relevant to medicine. Read more about this award opportunity…
• AOA Medical Student Service Leadership Project Grant: 01/21/2026 application deadline. $9000 award to a team of students (teams with AOA members serving as team leaders will be given priority consideration). To prepare future leaders in medicine and health care. Read more about this award opportunity…
• AOA Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award: 03/01/26 nomination deadline. To a distinguished teacher. $7,500 award to recipient; $2,500 to institution for teaching. activities; $1,000 to the chapter. The nomination must be made by the dean of the College. Should you feel someone is an excellent candidate for this award, please submit your nomination statement to Dr. Marie Sandoval, the LCOM AOA Faculty Councilor no later than March 01 for them to be considered. Read more about the Robert J Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award…

Co2029 Students

• ATTENTION REQUIRED: On Monday, October 6, from 12-1pm, we will be distributing your official University of Vermont Medical Center badges. Your VIC calendar contains details of the pickup. To receive your badge, you must complete the following items:
  • Annual mandatories training in Cornerstone platform and attestation in Oasis
    • In accordance with Joint Commission hospital accreditation standards, all medical students must complete annual mandatories training at the beginning of each curriculum level in order to maintain access to University of Vermont Medical Center information systems. These mandatories are made available through the UVMMC Cornerstone platform and should be completed within the first month of enrollment in any academic year. You cannot participate in activities in a clinical setting (including DIV and shadowing sessions during PCR) if mandatories are not completed.
    • Please complete your Foundations Year 1 mandatories by new deadline: 10/6/25 12pm ET. Questions should be directed to the UVMMC IS Service Center, 802-847-1414. You can find your M# and more information on your “Admissions/Entering Student Data” academic history tab in OASIS. Contact the IS Service Center at 802-847-1414 for your initial password. Your default PIN is the last 4 digits of your UVM ID#.
    • Once you have completed your assigned mandatories, please complete the required attestation in OASIS. Instructions with screenshots are available for M1 students.
  • UVMMC badge form, which encompasses the following items:
    • Affiliation agreement
    • Pledge of Confidentiality
    • Non-employee staff vaccination attestation
• Please help us ensure efficient distribution by completing these items prior to pick-up day. You will need your UVMMC badges to participate in a PCR hospital visit this semester, as well as for Doctoring in Vermont and other clinical activities during the remainder of your time at LCOM. Please let us know if you have any questions about these requirements and we can direct you to the appropriate contact.
• Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) Training: Monday, October 6, 4:30-6:30pm, MedEd302/303. Are you interested in serving as an interviewer for upcoming Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)? Join us for a mandatory training session to learn the essential skills for evaluating candidates effectively. This training will equip you with the tools to ensure a fair and insightful interview experience for our candidates. Light dinner and beverages provided. Click here to register for the upcoming training. For more information, contact lcom.admissions@med.uvm.edu
• REMINDER: Global Health Summer Elective Information Session 10/13: Global Health Summer Elective Information Session: Monday, Oct 13th, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm. in MedEd 200.  Join Drs McNamara and Green for an information session about the Nuvance Global Health Program and the application process. Monday, October 13 from 12 noon-1:00 pm in MedEd 200. Application now open. Please click on the link to complete the application form.  For more information, contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist, OME at cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu. Application Deadline is Sunday November 2.

• AHEC Spotlight Series: Physician Advocacy: Monday, October 13, 2025. 12:00-1:00 p.m. MedEd 200/Sullivan Classroom. This session is co-sponsored by the Vermont Medical Society Student Interest Group. Panelists: Dr. Jan Carney from ACP; Dr. Anne Morris from AHEC; Dr. Lauren MacAfee/Dr. Naiim Ali from VMS

  • Define physician advocacy and describe its relevance in public health, clinical care, healthcare systems, and health policy.
  • Hear from physician advocates working at different levels (institutional, state, national) about their motivations, engagements, and challenges.
  • Recognize the impact of physician advocacy on health equity, access, and policy reform in Vermont and beyond.
  • Explore the connection between advocacy, physician wellness, and professional fulfillment.
  • Identify concrete ways medical students can participate in advocacy efforts during and beyond medical school.

  For more details, contact jennifer.gaudreau@med.uvm.edu

• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Radiation Oncology with Dr. Chris Anker: October 14, 12-1PM, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Radiation Oncology as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the opportunities available. The residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process will be discussed. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• Northwell Health's First Look Specialty Fair for Medical Students: Thursday, 10/16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. We are excited to invite MS1-MS3 medical students to join our virtual First Look Specialty Fair, hosted by Northwell Health’s Office of Academic Affairs and featuring over 30 residency and fellowship programs across 20+ specialties. This interactive Zoom event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST and offers students a unique opportunity to:
  • Explore a wide range of specialties and subspecialties in small breakout room sessions
  • Connect with Northwell trainees and faculty to ask questions and learn about their career paths
  • Find role models who reflect their backgrounds and values
  •  Register using this link. Contact Jennifer Groh at jgroh@northwell.edu with questions.
• AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship: 01/02/26 application deadline. A $7,000 fellowship, plus up to $1000 to cover travel expenses to present your research. Designed to promote basic and clinical research in medical fields, social science, or health services. Read more about this fellowship opportunity…

Co2028 Students

• AHEC Spotlight Series: Physician Advocacy: Monday, October 13, 2025. 12:00-1:00 p.m. MedEd 200/Sullivan Classroom. This session is co-sponsored by the Vermont Medical Society Student Interest Group. Panelists: Dr. Jan Carney from ACP; Dr. Anne Morris from AHEC; Dr. Lauren MacAfee/Dr. Naiim Ali from VMS

  • Define physician advocacy and describe its relevance in public health, clinical care, healthcare systems, and health policy.
  • Hear from physician advocates working at different levels (institutional, state, national) about their motivations, engagements, and challenges.
  • Recognize the impact of physician advocacy on health equity, access, and policy reform in Vermont and beyond.
  • Explore the connection between advocacy, physician wellness, and professional fulfillment.
  • Identify concrete ways medical students can participate in advocacy efforts during and beyond medical school.

  For more details, contact jennifer.gaudreau@med.uvm.edu

• Northwell Health's First Look Specialty Fair for Medical Students: Thursday, 10/16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. We are excited to invite MS1-MS3 medical students to join our virtual First Look Specialty Fair, hosted by Northwell Health’s Office of Academic Affairs and featuring over 30 residency and fellowship programs across 20+ specialties. This interactive Zoom event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST and offers students a unique opportunity to:

  •  Explore a wide range of specialties and subspecialties in small breakout room sessions
  • Connect with Northwell trainees and faculty to ask questions and learn about their career paths
  • Find role models who reflect their backgrounds and values

   Register using this link. Contact Jennifer Groh at jgroh@northwell.edu with questions.

• ATTENTION REQUIRED: In accordance with Joint Commission hospital accreditation standards, all medical students must complete annual mandatories training at the beginning of each curriculum level in order to maintain access to University of Vermont Medical Center information systems. These mandatories are made available through the UVMMC Cornerstone platform and should be completed within the first month of enrollment in any academic year. You cannot participate in activities in a clinical setting (including DIV and shadowing sessions during PCR) if mandatories are not completed. Please complete your Foundations Year 2 mandatories by September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to the UVMMC IS Service Center, 802-847-1414. You can find your M# and more information on your “Admissions/Entering Student Data” academic history tab in OASIS. Contact the IS Service Center at 802-847-1414 if it appears that your account has been deactivated due to a lapse in use. Your default PIN is the last 4 digits of your UVM ID#. Once you have completed your assigned mandatories, please complete the required attestation in OASIS. Instructions with screenshots are available for M2 students
• AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship: 01/02/26 application deadline. A $7,000 fellowship, plus up to $1000 to cover travel expenses to present your research. Designed to promote basic and clinical research in medical fields, social science, or health services. Read more about this fellowship opportunity…

Co2027 Students 

• Northwell Health's First Look Specialty Fair for Medical Students: Thursday, 10/16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. We are excited to invite MS1-MS3 medical students to join our virtual First Look Specialty Fair, hosted by Northwell Health’s Office of Academic Affairs and featuring over 30 residency and fellowship programs across 20+ specialties. This interactive Zoom event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST and offers students a unique opportunity to:
  • Explore a wide range of specialties and subspecialties in small breakout room sessions
  • Connect with Northwell trainees and faculty to ask questions and learn about their career paths
  • Find role models who reflect their backgrounds and values
  •  Register using this link. Contact Jennifer Groh at jgroh@northwell.edu with questions.
• AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship: 01/02/26 application deadline. A $7,000 fellowship, plus up to $1000 to cover travel expenses to present your research. Designed to promote basic and clinical research in medical fields, social science, or health services. Read more about this fellowship opportunity…

• Advanced Integration Planning

  We will be kicking off the OME Longitudinal Advising Curriculum, a series of timely sessions designed to give you the information you need for each step of Advanced Integration planning and the residency application process with enough time to prepare and be successful. So far, we have the following sessions scheduled:

  • Advanced Integration meeting #1 (overview and requirements): November 6 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are specialty undecided or choosing between 3 or more specialties: November 13 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are choosing between 2 specialties: December 4 at 5:30pm
  • Advanced Integration planning for students who are decided on Specialty: December 11 at 5:30pm All members of the class should have received Outlook invitations for these sessions. Stay tuned for invitations to additional sessions in the series as they get closer.

Co2026 Students

• ERAS Interview Info: Now. Please share your interview information in ERAS! The Deans for Students ask that residency applicants using ERAS allow them to see your interview information. To enable this, go to your MyERAS dashboard and click on the toggle for "Share Interview Information with Dean's office" in the Programs tile. This is extremely helpful for advising purposes throughout the application season! For more information contact emma.faustner@med.uvm.edu.
• NRMP Registration is open. If you are participating in the Main Match and haven’t registered yet, please do so before 11:59 pm EST on January 30, 2026 to avoid extra fees.
  • Don’t forget to add your NRMP ID to ERAS (Application tab > Personal Information > Match Information). This helps programs find you easily for ranking.
• Interview Prep Tips & Tricks with Dr. First!: 10/6/25 at 5pm - MedEd300 or via Zoom (link to come). Join Dr. First as he shares valuable tips for the upcoming interview season. You can join either in-person (with pizza – please sign up) or virtually. All specialties are welcome! Contact Surya Radhakrishnan, M4 with questions.
• Booking rooms for residency interviews: Residency applicants who don’t have a private space to conduct virtual interviews at home may be looking to book a space on campus.
• Students at the CT campus may contact Joanna Conklin at Joanna.Conklin@nuvancehealth.org at Danbury or Moira Barber at Moira.Barber@nuvancehealth.org  at Norwalk to request a private space for interviews.
  Ring lights provided by the Committee on Wellness are available to be signed out (3 at Danbury, 2 at Norwalk) for use during interviews on campus or at home. They can be signed out from Joanna in Danbury or Moira in Norwalk, Monday – Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Please email them ahead of time to confirm.
• Students at the VT campus may book Med Ed rooms themselves as described in the Medical Student Guide to Booking Larner Spaces.
  - To reserve a room in HSRF, Firestone, or the Given Courtyard, please email Medical Student Services and include the following information:

                Event Title: 

                Date & Inclusive Times of the Event:

                Details about the event: 

                Estimated Number of Attendees: 

                Sponsoring Organization: 

                Event Primary Contact: [Your Name, Email Address]

• OME has several privacy kits available for students to sign out that can be used to cover the glass door/window during interviews on campus.  We also have ring lights provided by the Committee on Wellness that can be signed out with a privacy kit or on their own. Lights may be signed out for use on campus or at home. Please stop into OME (M – F, 8am to 4:30pm) to sign out a kit and/or a ring light.

   

For All Medical Students

Community Connections & Wellness

• Andrew Harris Legacy Reception: Sunday 9/28, 10am - 11:30am, Grand Maple Ballroom (in the Davis Center, 4th floor). Come celebrate the legacy of Andrew Harris, UVM’s first African American graduate, and recognize those making a difference in academic excellence and access. This year, we’re honoring the legacies of Dr. Jackson and Lydia Clemmons. There will be free brunch and live music, so register today!
• NOMINATION DEADLINE - AΩA Professionalism Award: 09/30 deadline. $10,000 one-time award. Individuals or teams may apply. The complete nomination packet must be submitted to our national chapter no later than 10/14/2025, so please notify the AOA Faculty Councilor if you are interested in submitting an application no later than 09/30/2025. Read more about the award…
• What the Living and the Dead Owe Each Other: September 30, 7-8PM, zoom after registration. How the Burke & Hare Murders Changed How We Think About Bodies. Register here for a zoom presentation on the history of human dissection, body snatching, and its current legal and medical implications, presented by LCoM MS3 Anastasia Arvin-DiBlasio. For more details, email Anastasia.arvin-diblasio@med.uvm.edu
• Monthly Medical Student Council Meeting: MedEdCenter 206 Small Group Room, Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025, 5:00:00 pm - 7:00:00 pm. The Larner College of Medicine Student Council meets the first Wednesday of the month, during the academic year (September – June). Meetings are open to the community, and community members can contact Adama Aja, Medical Student Council President, should you wish to request an item be added to the agenda.

• Share Your Dining Feedback & Enter to Win Apple AirPods! 10/1/2025-10/15/2025. Help shape the future of Dining on campus! Complete a quick survey between Oct. 1–15 to share your feedback and enter to win 1 of 3 Apple AirPods. Your input matters—whether you dine on campus daily or just drop in occasionally. Why participate?

  Takes just 15 minutes

   Enter to win 1 of 3 Apple AirPods

   Open to all UVM students, staff, and faculty

  Your input on dining habits—both on and off campus—will help improve services and offerings for everyone. Contact Heather Winther, Senior Communications & Marketing Manager with questions.

• Coffee / Tea / Morning Greet with Dean Zehle / Guests: 10/03,7:30-8:15AM, Outside N100. Dean Zehle would like to invite you to stop by before class/clinicals to join her and/or special guests for coffee/tea/cocoa/juice. Feel free to stop by for a chat, catch up on events, share a story – whatever you would like to talk about – or simply feel free to grab a drink and head off to start your day! She often hosts special guests and looks forward to seeing you whenever you are able to come by. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to her Administrative Assistant, Colleen Case at colleen.case@med.uvm.edu for more information.
• Dean Zehle Student Drop-In Meetings: October 3,12-1PM These drop-ins are provided for students to connect with the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education. We protect student drop-in sessions to ensure our students can discuss any rising issues or concerns, and to ensure your dean is always accessible to you. You can secure a 20-minute slot during the provided drop-in hours, using the Dean for Medical Education drop-ins sign-up. Please contact Colleen Case, the Executive Assistant to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, at colleen.case@med.uvm.edu  if you have any questions or concerns.
• UVM's Off Campus Student Resource Fair: Mon, 10/06, 11am-2pm, Sugar Maple Ballroom (Davis Center). Think Welcome Bags with goodies, smoothie bike, mini pumpkin decorating, and succulent planting alongside our campus and community partners from 17 organizations who are your go-to’s for housing, food, utilities, safety, and wellness resources and questions. Whether you have lived in Burlington for years or you just moved here, this fair will have something for you…
• Monthly Student Education Committee (SEC) Meeting: Tues, 10/07, 5:30-7:30PM. Via Zoom. The Student Education Committee is comprised of students dedicated to and actively involved in the improvement of the medical school curriculum. Read more about SEC here…
• Larner College of Medicine Open House - Student Lounge & Fitness Room Will be Open to the Public: 10/10, 3-5pm, Larner College of Medicine - VT Main Campus. Medical Students, their family, and our visiting alumni are invited to tour the facilities and explore the diverse academic programs that shape tomorrow's physicians at the Larner College of Medicine. Please note that the Student Lounge and Fitness Center will be unlocked for students and families to visit from 3:15 – 5:00 PM on Friday, 10/10, as part of this event. Questions? Contact Liz Dohrman, Larner Events Manager.
• Art Project for Anatomical Gift Program: Date flexible. Dr. Abby Hielscher, director of the anatomical gift program, is working with a local artist, Mary Lacy, on the development of an art installation to honor our past, current and future anatomical donors. Mary Lacy, a local artist who has visited UVM with her anatomical art, is interested in speaking to current medical students about their experiences in the gross anatomy lab. These conversations will be brief (20 minutes or less) and will help shape the art piece that she will develop for the anatomical gift program. If you're interested in speaking with Mary individually or with a group of other interested students, please let Abby Hielscher at abigail.hielscher@med.uvm.edu know by October 10th, 2025. The timing of these meetings is flexible and can occur remotely. Depending on interest, meetings may need to be held with groups of students.
• Student Performance Night: Friday, 10/24 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Hoehl Gallery at the Larner College of Medicine. Calling all artists/musicians/comedians! This fall we are putting on a showcase in collaboration with The Jandl ‘79 and Parker ’73 Endowments, Wellness Committee, and LCOM Music SIG. Sign up here if you are interested in sharing your talent with the Larner Community. Contact Danielle Callard, MS-2 with questions.
• Now Accepting Submissions - Annual William Carlos Williams Poetry competition: December 31,2025 submission deadline. Established to celebrate medical-student poets. First-, second- and third-place winners in each category will receive a cash prize and will be considered for publication in the Journal of Medical Humanities. Read more about this opportunity and to enter here…Back to Top

Career Counseling Opportunities 

• ENT SIG Lunch and Learn: 9/29, 12pm-1pm MedEd 205 & Zoom. The ENT SIG's first event of the semester will be a Lunch and Learn session with Dr. David Bianchi, MD, a renowned ENT specialist based in Maryland who trained at the National Naval Medical Center. Pizza will be provided. Come with questions about the field of ENT, military medicine, different career paths, research, or anything else you may think of! We hope to see you there! Zoom link here. For more information, contact Sofia Leusch at sofia.leusch@med.uvm.edu
• Pediatric Grand Rounds with Visiting Professor Sabrina Kitaka, MD: Wednesday, October 1, 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Davis Auditorium. Promoting Adolescent Healthcare in a low-income setting. Dr. Kitaka, is a distinguished pediatrician and researcher from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Dr. Kitaka has made significant contributions to pediatric care and global health, particularly in the areas of infectious diseases and healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings. She has worked extensively on improving child health outcomes and is a key figure in the global health community. Contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist with questions.
• Speed Date the Specialties: Primary Care Week Event: Wednesday, 10/1, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, MedEd 200 and other small group rooms. Join AHEC and the Family Medicine Interest Group for dinner and a chance to chat with many different primary care providers in the fields of Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine. There will also be an opportunity to talk with current M4s that are applying to these fields. Pizza will be provided! This will be a great event to hear about different career paths and opportunities within primary care. Students will rotate between rooms to have a chance to hear from many different providers. Below is the list of providers that you will have an opportunity to chat with:
• Specialty: Family Medicine - Kate Tian, MD, Community Health Centers- Riverside, Robert Areson, MD, Richmond Family Medicine
• Specialty: Internal Medicine - Emily Hadley Strout, MD, UVMMC Adult Primary Care-Burlington, Rosy Hill, MD, UVMMC Adult Primary Care Williston
• Specialty: Psychiatry - Sam Evanson, MD, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, Corrine Roberts, MD, Family Medicine Hinesburg
• Specialty: Pediatrics - Megan Prue, MD, North Country Pediatrics, Elizabeth Perzanowski, MD, Pediatric Primary Care- Burlington
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology - Katie Areson, MD, Maitri OBGYN, Justin DeAngelis, MD, University of Vermont Medical Center
  Contact Jessica Fitzgerald for more information.
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Combined Medicine/Pediatrics with Dr. Joshua Price: October 2,12-1PM, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Combined Med-Peds as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the subspecialty opportunities available. Special attention will be given to discussion of the residency application process with specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.

• Northwell Health's First Look Specialty Fair for Medical Students: Thursday, 10/16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. We are excited to invite MS1-MS3 medical students to join our virtual First Look Specialty Fair, hosted by Northwell Health’s Office of Academic Affairs and featuring over 30 residency and fellowship programs across 20+ specialties. This interactive Zoom event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00–7:30 PM EST and offers students a unique opportunity to:

  • Explore a wide range of specialties and subspecialties in small breakout room session
  • Connect with Northwell trainees and faculty to ask questions and learn about their career paths
  • Find role models who reflect their backgrounds and values

  Register here: https://northwell.zoom.us/meeting/register/I8lN_f7ASX2nZzJhmIhkhw.Contact Jennifer Groh with questions.

• Webinar on Wound Care: October 24, 2025 A live hybrid on-line event. Day-long seminar covering clinical wound care. Please click on the link to overview and registration. Do part or all. Reimbursement for registration fee is available for students. For more information, contact Dr. Ellen Andrews at elland@mindspring.com

• Research Opportunities

• Random Chats about Data: October 1, 2025 - Choosing an Appropriate Model for Data Analysis. Picking the best model is not always straight forward. You will want to consider your research question and the purpose of the model. This chat is about model selection, model assumptions and fit assessment. These workshops are intended for researchers at any point in their career. We will get together and talk about best practices for data analysis. Bring lunch and join the conversation. We will meet on select Wednesdays at 11:30 in the Dana Health Sciences Library Classroom. Please register to let me know at maria.sckolnick@uvm.edu that you are coming. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the workshop.
• Coffee and Code: 10/03, 9-10:30AM, Howe Library. Coffee and Code is the best way to start your Friday! Whether you are debugging code, refining your syntax or exploring programming to advance your research, Coffee and Code at the library is a great place to receive help and share knowledge! Stop by for some free coffee and advice for your R, SAS, SPSS or STATA project. No specific problem or questions? No worries -- join us to chat with other researchers. For details, contact Maria Sckolnick at maria.sckolnick@uvm.edu.

• Sarnoff Medical Student Fellowship Info Session: Sunday, 10/19/25, 4-5 pm, ET. Learn about the year-long Sarnoff Fellowship Program- virtual information session for potential applicants. To register for the session, please email Dana Boyd, Executive Director, at dboyd@SarnoffFoundation.org.  Sarnoff Fellowship Program Application:  https://sarnofffellowship.com/. 

  The mission of the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation is to engage medical students in a personalized research experience with preeminent cardiovascular scientists and to foster the next generation of leaders in the field. Spanning more than 45 years, the Fellowship program has afforded medical students from across the nation extraordinary, often career direction defining, experiences of mentorship and research.

  The Sarnoff Fellowship Program offers medical students enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools the opportunity to spend a year conducting intensive work in a biomedical research facility in the United States. The award provides an annual stipend and allowance. The application deadline for the 2026-27 Sarnoff Fellowship is January 7, 2026. More information: www.SarnoffFoundation.org.

  Short informational video on the Sarnoff Fellowship Program: https://vimeo.com/brazosfilms/review/672019648/6241d9bbd2 

• SORF - USC/CHLA Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program: Early application deadline is December 7, 2025. Regular application deadline is January 4, 2026. SORF is the NIH-supported Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program for US medical students. It focuses on students who are considering a biomedical career that involves cancer research. SORF takes place at two sites: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Keck School of Medicine of USC. It is a full time 8–12-week program in summer(s) between school years in medical school (May to August). Contact Daikota Barnett, Project Associate, SORF@chla.usc.edu, with questions.

Student Interest Group Activities

• ENT SIG Lunch and Learn: 9/29, 12pm-1pm MedEd 205 & Zoom. The ENT SIG's first event of the semester will be a Lunch and Learn session with Dr. David Bianchi, MD, a renowned ENT specialist based in Maryland who trained at the National Naval Medical Center. Pizza will be provided. Come with questions about the field of ENT, military medicine, different career paths, research, or anything else you may think of! We hope to see you there! Zoom link here. For more information, contact Sofia Leusch at sofia.leusch@med.uvm.edu
• IUD Workshop: Primary Care Week Event: Monday, 9/29, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, MedEd100. Join the OBGYN SIG for a hands-on session to practice IUD insertion technique with pelvic and IUD models and learn about the different types of IUDs. Please RSVP to this event using this SignUpGenius. Depending on interest level, attendance may be capped. In that case, sign-ups may be first come, first serve. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Natalie or Caitlin. We hope to see you there!
• Speaking with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Feroze Sidhwa About the Gaza Crisis: September 30, 12-1 PM, on Zoom. Over the past 2 years, Gaza has become the deadliest place on Earth for children and journalists, and one of the most dangerous for healthcare workers. According to UNICEF, 50,000 children in Gaza have been killed or maimed in less than two years. The healthcare system has been almost completely destroyed, from the infrastructure to the supply chains, to the personnel. We will be speaking about medical care in Gaza and the current state of Gaza's healthcare system with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a trauma surgeon in California with surgical humanitarian work experience around the world. He has visited Gaza many times, both before and during the current crisis, and has written and spoken extensively about his experiences and the United States' role in this crisis, including to the UN Security Council. Please click on the Zoom link here. UNICEF SIG. For more details, contact Hamza Mirza at hamza.mirza@med.uvm.edu
• Pediatric Dental Varnish Workshop: Primary Care Week Event: Tuesday, 9/30, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, MedEd 300. Join the Pediatrics SIG for an interactive collaboration with dental professionals to learn about dental varnish application and the importance of oral health. Come to get informed about the fluoride discourse! Snacks provided! Contact Jessica Fitzgerald with questions.

• Speed Date the Specialties: Primary Care Week Event: Wednesday, 10/1, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, MedEd 200 and other small group rooms. Join AHEC and the Family Medicine Interest Group for dinner and a chance to chat with many different primary care providers in the fields of Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine. There will also be an opportunity to talk with current M4s that are applying to these fields. Pizza will be provided! This will be a great event to hear about different career paths and opportunities within primary care. Students will rotate between rooms to have a chance to hear from many different providers. Below is the list of providers that you will have an opportunity to chat with:

  Specialty: Family Medicine - Kate Tian, MD, Community Health Centers- Riverside, Robert Areson, MD, Richmond Family Medicine

  Specialty: Internal Medicine - Emily Hadley Strout, MD, UVMMC Adult Primary Care-Burlington, Rosy Hill, MD, UVMMC Adult Primary Care Williston

  Specialty: Psychiatry - Sam Evanson, MD, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, Corrine Roberts, MD, Family Medicine Hinesburg

  Specialty: Pediatrics - Megan Prue, MD, North Country Pediatrics, Elizabeth Perzanowski, MD, Pediatric Primary Care- Burlington

  Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology - Katie Areson, MD, Maitri OBGYN, Justin DeAngelis, MD, University of Vermont Medical Center
  Contact Jessica Fitzgerald for more information.

• Lifestyle Medicine: Primary Care Week Event: Thursday, 10/2, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, MedEd 100. Join the Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Interest Groups to learn about tangible ways to integrate lifestyle medicine into your own daily practice. We will be doing different interactive activities and learning about the health benefits of lifestyle medicine. Comfy clothes are recommended! Contact Jessica Fitzgerald for more information.
• Vaccine Trivia and Primary Care SIG Tabling: Primary Care Week Event: Friday, 10/3, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Given Courtyard. Join the Primary Care SIGs (Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and OBGYN) in the Given Courtyard to chat about how to get involved in each field and for some fun vaccine trivia! Swing by to spin the wheel and answer a trivia question for a chance to win a trivia prize (LCOM gear and more!) and for some free stickers! Contact Jessica Fitzgerald for more information.
• Graphic Medicine: Visual Storytelling in Practice webinar: October 29, 4-5:00 p.m. ET. Sponsored by the AAMC NEGEA/SGEA Special Interest Groups in Health Humanities. Register for this webinar. This webinar will explore the use of graphic novels, comics, and visual arts as tools for communication in healthcare as well as in medical education.
• Speaker Allison Gentry is a current third-year medical student at McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she majored in English Language and Literature and specialized in Medical Humanities. She is currently a part of the McGovern Medical Humanities Scholarly Concentration program and is the host of the Narrative Medicine Monday lecture series this year. See the flyer for more information.

Financial Advising

• Managing Your Finances as a Resident and Beyond: Wednesday, October 8^th at 5:00pm ET Register Here. Join Michael Clancy, MBA, CFP®, CLU of Drexel University College of Medicine for an informative webinar on navigating your finances throughout Residency and beyond. This session will cover essential topics such as structuring an intentional spending plan, taxes, goal setting and investing. Also covered will be employee benefits and navigating the financial services industry. Michael will aim to empower you with the confidence and clarity needed to establish a solid financial foundation early in your career.

Conferences

Funding Opportunities

• Larner AOA Chapter Perks: As an institution that hosts an Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honors Society Chapter, medical students, faculty, and staff have access to many national AOA funding opportunities. The Larner AOA Opportunities Document (linked at the bottom of the Larner AOA webpage) has been updated online to reflect the 2025-2026 AOA Opportunities, including but not limited to the following:
• AOA Robert H. Moser Essay Award: 10/21 submission deadline. One award of $4,500 for an essay highlighting the life of a physician who has enriched the world of medicine. The winning essay will be published in The Pharos. AΩA membership is not required. Read more about this essay contest/opportunity…
• AOA Pharos Student Poetry Award: 11/04 submission deadline. Up to 5 poems will receive a $1,500 award. Winning entries published in The Pharos. AOA membership is not required; if AOA, must be active (paid dues). To encourage medical students to write meaningful poetry related to health or medicine. Read more about this award opportunity…
• AOA Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award: 12/02 submission deadline. Up to 5 essays will receive a $1,500 award. Winning entries published in The Pharos. AOA membership is not required; if AOA, must be active (paid dues). To encourage medical students to write creative narratives or scholarly essays relevant to medicine. Read more about this award opportunity…
• AOA Medical Student Service Leadership Project Grant: 01/21/2026 application deadline. $9000 award to a team of students (teams with AOA members serving as team leaders will be given priority consideration). To prepare future leaders in medicine and health care. Read more about this award opportunity…
• AOA Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award: 03/01/26 nomination deadline. To a distinguished teacher. $7,500 award to recipient; $2,500 to institution for teaching. activities; $1,000 to the chapter. The nomination must be made by the dean of the College. Should you feel someone is an excellent candidate for this award, please submit your nomination statement to Dr. Marie Sandoval, the LCOM AOA Faculty Councilor no later than March 01 for them to be considered. Read more about the Robert J Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award…

Training Opportunity

• Postpartum Support International- PMADs training funded through VT Dept of Health: November 19-21, virtually. Postpartum Support International- PMADs training funded through VT Dept of Health. I am writing to share some exciting news that the VT Dept of Health- Family & Child Health Division has secured a number of training slots FREE for providers and community partners to participate in Postpartum Support International’s (PSI) virtual trainings this fall 2025 (dates below). Components of Care- a 2-day, thorough and evidence-based curriculum designed for anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders. Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy - is an evidence-based curriculum designed for mental health and psychotherapy providers who have previously completed at least 14 hours of perinatal mental health training. This advanced training covers differential diagnosis, evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, and advanced therapeutic issues. It combines expert presentation with case studies, group discussion, and practical examples of treatment approaches. Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychopharmacology -presents a 6-hour advanced course on psychiatric pharmacology during pregnancy and lactation, taught by perinatal psychiatric experts. It is an interactive, case-based advanced seminar covering differential diagnosis, medication challenges, case examples, research on medication safety, and your questions. Participants should have previously completed at least 14 hours of perinatal mental health training. We also have funding to cover a number of Perinatal Mental Health Certification Exam Fee for those who have completed the prerequisites and are eligible to sit for the PMH-C exam. Please reach out if you are interested in pursuing this credential! If you are interested in attending any of these trainings, please contact Kathryn Wolfe at Kathryn.wolfe@vermont.gov at your earliest convenience, as space is limited, with the following training info: -Full name -Preferred email address to receive info on accessing the training -Organization/agency -Position -County -Any credentials you may have -Dates and type of trainings(s) you wish to attend: - Components of Care o Nov 19th-20th 11:30 am- 8:00 pm - Advanced PMH Psychotherapy o Nov 21st 12:00 pm-7:30 pm - Advanced PMH Psychopharmacology o Nov 21st 12:00 pm-7:30 pm Please note, we will be keeping a waitlist once the free slots fill. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about these upcoming training opportunities. And feel free to share this info with those you are connected with serving perinatal people.

Co2029 Students

• White Coat Guest Ticket Deadline: 9/30, 12pm. The deadline to request tickets for guests for White Coat Ceremony is 12pm, Tuesday, September 30.

  Reminder: There are still several members of the class of 2029 who have not requested guest tickets. The deadline to request tickets for guests for White Coat Ceremony is 12pm, Tuesday, September 30. Additional tickets may be available in the event a student has fewer than the allotted guests. Requests for additional tickets should be submitted via the link below and will be accommodated, when possible, but are not guaranteed. Additional tickets will be allocated after ticket registration closes on September 30. Members of the class who are receiving their coats do not need a ticket to participate in the ceremony. 

  If you will not request any guest tickets, please let Liz Dohrman know so that your tickets may be included in the pool for reallocation to your classmates after the 30th.

   

• ATTENTION REQUIRED: On Monday, October 6, from 12-1pm, we will be distributing your official University of Vermont Medical Center badges. Your VIC calendar contains details of the pickup. To receive your badge, you must complete the following items:

  1. Annual mandatories training in Cornerstone platform and attestation in Oasis
     • In accordance with Joint Commission hospital accreditation standards, all medical students must complete annual mandatories training at the beginning of each curriculum level in order to maintain access to University of Vermont Medical Center information systems. These mandatories are made available through the UVMMC Cornerstone platform and should be completed within the first month of enrollment in any academic year. You cannot participate in activities in a clinical setting (including DIV and shadowing sessions during PCR) if mandatories are not completed.
     • Please complete your Foundations Year 1 mandatories by September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to the UVMMC IS Service Center, 802-847-1414. You can find your M# and more information on your “Admissions/Entering Student Data” academic history tab in OASIS. Contact the IS Service Center at 802-847-1414 for your initial password. Your default PIN is the last 4 digits of your UVM ID#.
     • Once you have completed your assigned mandatories, please complete the required attestation in OASIS. Instructions with screenshots are available for M1 students.
  2. UVMMC badge form, which encompasses the following items:
     • Affiliation agreement
     • Pledge of Confidentiality
     • Non-employee staff vaccination attestation

  Please help us ensure efficient distribution by completing these items prior to pick-up day. You will need your UVMMC badges to participate in a PCR hospital visit this semester, as well as for Doctoring in Vermont and other clinical activities during the remainder of your time at LCOM. Please let us know if you have any questions about these requirements and we can direct you to the appropriate contact. 

• M1 Camping Trip! Saturday September 27th - Sunday September 28^th Lake Elmore State Park. Come bond with your M1 classmates and upperclassmen on our Lake Elmore Camping Trip! Wilderness Med SIG is hosting a camping trip at Lake Elmore for some class bonding! Upperclassmen will be there to help run things and answer any questions you have as well as get to know you all! The camping trip will be at Lake Elmore State Park. There is a great hike to the fire tower, the lake to play in and we will have some games and other activities available, or you can just chill and commune with nature! Please sign up by Friday, Sept 19th! We would love to see you all there! If you have any questions, please reach out to: Ashley Turner 802-923-6904 ashley.turner@med.uvm.edu
• co2029 Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Combined Medicine/Pediatrics with Dr. Joshua Price: October 2,12-1PM, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Combined Med-Peds as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the subspecialty opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions
• REMINDER: Global Health Summer Elective Information Session 10/13: Global Health Summer Elective Information Session: Monday, Oct 13th, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm. in MedEd 200.  Join Drs McNamara and Green for an information session about the Nuvance Global Health Program and the application process. Monday, October 13 from 12 noon-1:00 pm in MedEd 200. Application now open. Please click on the link to complete the application form.  For more information, contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist, OME at cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu. Application Deadline is Sunday November 2.
• M1 STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (self-nominations warmly welcomed) – Technical Standards Annual Review Task Force: Submit nominations no later than 8am EDT, November 11, 2025. LCOM completes and annual review Policy 300.00 Technical Standards for Admission, Advancement and Graduation, and we are seeking student representative(s) to join this Committee. Do you have ideas on how we might improve this policy or know someone who could provide insights on this policy? Please submit a nomination now using this link…
• AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship: 01/02/26 application deadline. A $7,000 fellowship, plus up to $1000 to cover travel expenses to present your research. Designed to promote basic and clinical research in medical fields, social science, or health services. Read more about this fellowship opportunity…

Co2028 Students

• ATTENTION REQUIRED: In accordance with Joint Commission hospital accreditation standards, all medical students must complete annual mandatories training at the beginning of each curriculum level in order to maintain access to University of Vermont Medical Center information systems. These mandatories are made available through the UVMMC Cornerstone platform and should be completed within the first month of enrollment in any academic year. You cannot participate in activities in a clinical setting (including DIV and shadowing sessions during PCR) if mandatories are not completed. Please complete your Foundations Year 2 mandatories by September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to the UVMMC IS Service Center, 802-847-1414. You can find your M# and more information on your “Admissions/Entering Student Data” academic history tab in OASIS. Contact the IS Service Center at 802-847-1414 if it appears that your account has been deactivated due to a lapse in use. Your default PIN is the last 4 digits of your UVM ID#. Once you have completed your assigned mandatories, please complete the required attestation in OASIS. Instructions with screenshots are available for M2 students
• Step 1 Registration Update: We’ve received important updates regarding USMLE Step 1 registration: Scheduling permits are now available for the early 2026 testing window. You can schedule your test at Prometrics. Need a refresher on how to register? Check out the link (also linked in your Step 1 checklist) for a step-by-step guide. For more details, please email studentcomservices@med.uvm.edu
• LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, October 15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, at Noon? Apply here to be consider for the panel, now...
• The Charles River District Medical Society Scholarship Program is available to any medical school student enrolled at an approved US institution who is a legal resident of one of the five towns comprising the district: Needham, Newton, Waltham, Wellesley, and Weston. Applications must be received by December 31st of the sophomore year or junior year. The scholarship is awarded for the sophomore year and is renewable for the junior year upon re­ application and at the discretion of the Committee on Medical Education. The scholarship is awarded at the Charles River District Annual Meeting in April.
  • A curriculum vitae which must include: Legal address, High school and date of graduation, Medical school and expected date of graduation
  • A letter, which includes a statement of personal goal.
  • A copy of the Graduate and Professional School Financial Aid Service form or a financial aid form of equivalent informational value (not the summary page). (This should include parents' resources). Applications, which provide the best documentation of financial need, are given first consideration].
  • A letter from the Financial Aid Office of the medical school with detailed verification of financial need.
  • A statement of academic standing from the medical school.

Include a letter of recommendation from a District Society Member if possible. Only applications which meet all requirements are considered. Email all requirements to Linda Howard at lhoward@mms.org

• AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship: 01/02/26 application deadline. A $7,000 fellowship, plus up to $1000 to cover travel expenses to present your research. Designed to promote basic and clinical research in medical fields, social science, or health services. Read more about this fellowship opportunity…

Co2027 Students 

• LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, October 15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, at Noon? Apply here to be consider for the panel, now...
• Sports Medicine Fellowship Opportunity: Application deadline: 12/1/2025. Apply to the 2026-2027 Massachusetts General Hospital Sports Medicine Research Fellowship. Third-year medical students are invited to apply for a Clinical Research Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a Harvard teaching hospital. The selected Research Fellow will be the 15th to go through this program, one of the longest-running research fellowships in the country. This is an extremely competitive fellowship that is awarded to one (1) rising fourth-year medical student who has demonstrated a keen interest in orthopedics and is a competitive candidate for orthopedic residency. This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to supercharge their application for the orthopedic residency match. This position is unique in that the medical student interacts with a nationally-recognized orthopedic surgeon on a daily basis. Eligible students are those who have completed their MS3 year and are looking to take a research gap year between their MS3 and MS4 years. Please see the fellowship website for more information. For more details, contact Dr. Renee Stapleton at renee.stapleton@med.uvm.edu
• AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship: 01/02/26 application deadline. A $7,000 fellowship, plus up to $1000 to cover travel expenses to present your research. Designed to promote basic and clinical research in medical fields, social science, or health services. Read more about this fellowship opportunity…

Co2026 Students

• NRMP Registration is open. If you are participating in the Main Match and haven’t registered yet, please do so before 11:59 pm EST on January 30, 2026 to avoid extra fees.
  • Don’t forget to add your NRMP ID to ERAS (Application tab > Personal Information > Match Information). This helps programs find you easily for ranking.
• Residency Interview Prep Session scheduled for 9/30/25 at 5:30 pm via Zoom (Click here for the link) Many departments have scheduled mock interview sessions to get ready for residency interviews. If this is not available to you, please sign up for a meeting with Dr. Dolbec, Dr. George, or Dr. Clementi for time after this session.
• Interview Prep Tips & Tricks with Dr. First!: 10/6/25 at 5pm - MedEd300 or via Zoom (link to come). Join Dr. First as he shares valuable tips for the upcoming interview season. You can join either in-person (with pizza – please sign up) or virtually. All specialties are welcome! Contact Surya Radhakrishnan, M4 with questions.
• Booking rooms for residency interviews: Residency applicants who don’t have a private space to conduct virtual interviews at home may be looking to book a space on campus.
• Students at the CT campus may contact Joanna Conklin at Danbury or Moira Barber at Norwalk to request a private space for interviews.
  Ring lights provided by the Committee on Wellness are available to be signed out (3 at Danbury, 2 at Norwalk) for use during interviews on campus or at home. They can be signed out from Joanna in Danbury or Moira in Norwalk, Monday – Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Please email them ahead of time to confirm.
• Students at the VT campus may book Med Ed rooms themselves as described in the Medical Student Guide to Booking Larner Spaces.
  - To reserve a room in HSRF, Firestone, or the Given Courtyard, please email Medical Student Services and include the following information:

                Event Title: 

                Date & Inclusive Times of the Event:

                Details about the event: 

                Estimated Number of Attendees: 

                Sponsoring Organization: 

                Event Primary Contact: [Your Name, Email Address]

OME has several privacy kits available for students to sign out that can be used to cover the glass door/window during interviews on campus.  We also have ring lights provided by the Committee on Wellness that can be signed out with a privacy kit or on their own. Lights may be signed out for use on campus or at home. Please stop into OME (M – F, 8am to 4:30pm) to sign out a kit and/or a ring light.

• ATTENTION- Join LCOM Discord: As you may have seen, the c/o 2026 Groupme was accidentally deleted. Please join the already established LCOM discord for further inter-class communication! This link is an invitation to join the c/o 2026 chat space. You will also have access to other discord channels with M1s, M2s, and M3s concerning school-wide topics. If you have any trouble joining, please reach out to Trevor Watkins at trevor.watkins@med.uvm.edu. 

• LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, October 15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, @Noon? Apply here to be consider for the panel, now... 

For All Medical Students

Community Connections & Wellness

• Joke of the Month with candy prize: Sunday September 21. In the student lounge, using the fridge magnets or the whiteboard, create your school-appropriate joke, take a picture of it, and submit it by SUN SEP 21 midnight. Then Fmore information, contact Franklin Mao M2 at franklin.hang@med.uvm.edu
• Campus Safety Week: September 22–26. Campus safety week is next week (Sep 22-26), and it includes a scavenger hunt where teams of 2-4 UVM students can work together to complete the challenge, and the winning team will secure a $100 Target Gift card for each member of the team!  Join the UVM community for a week of activities, workshops, and training sessions focused on promoting safety awareness and preparedness across our campus. Choose from more than 25 events including : Empowerment Self-Defense trainings, Better Biking workshops, Cones4CATSafe (show CATSafe on your phone, get a free ice cream cone), and the Fire Extinguisher Challenge—a featured event that lets you test how fast you can put out a fire, with prizes for the best times. Read more about Campus Safety Week here...
• Larner Summer Research Fellowship Poster Session: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 3:00pm - 5:30pm in the Hoehl Gallery/Given Courtyard/Sullivan Classroom Foyer. Please join us at the annual Summer Medical Student Research Poster Session. Current M2 students who participated in research this past summer that was supported by LCOM and CVRI, along with other students who did summer research elsewhere, will be presenting at this session which is occurring during LCOM Research Excellence Week. Stop by and take a look at the impressive work that LCOM students are doing! For more details, contact Dr. Renee Stapleton at renee.stapleton@med.uvm.edu
• Andrew Harris Legacy Reception: Sunday 9/28, 10am - 11:30am, Grand Maple Ballroom (in the Davis Center, 4th floor). Come celebrate the legacy of Andrew Harris, UVM’s first African American graduate, and recognize those making a difference in academic excellence and access. This year, we’re honoring the legacies of Dr. Jackson and Lydia Clemmons. There will be free brunch and live music, so register today!
• NOMINATION DEADLINE - AΩA Professionalism Award: 09/30 deadline. $10,000 one-time award. Individuals or teams may apply. The complete nomination packet must be submitted to our national chapter no later than 10/14/2025, so please notify the AOA Faculty Councilor if you are interested in submitting an application no later than 09/30/2025. Read more about the award…
• Random Chats about Data: October 1, 2025 - Choosing an Appropriate Model for Data Analysis. Picking the best model is not always straight forward. You will want to consider your research question and the purpose of the model. This chat is about model selection, model assumptions and fit assessment. These workshops are intended for researchers at any point in their career. We will get together and talk about best practices for data analysis. Bring lunch and join the conversation. We will meet on select Wednesdays at 11:30 in the Dana Health Sciences Library Classroom. Please register to let me know at maria.sckolnick@uvm.edu that you are coming. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the workshop.
• Coffee and Code: October 3, 9-10:30AM, Howe Library. Coffee and Code is the best way to start your Friday! Whether you are debugging code, refining your syntax or exploring programming to advance your research, Coffee and Code at the library is a great place to receive help and share knowledge! Stop by for some free coffee and advice for your R, SAS, SPSS or STATA project. No specific problem or questions? No worries -- join us to chat with other researchers. For details, contact Maria Sckolnick at maria.sckolnick@uvm.edu.
• Art Project for Anatomical Gift Program: Date flexible. Dr. Abby Hielscher, director of the anatomical gift program, is working with a local artist, Mary Lacy, on the development of an art installation to honor our past, current and future anatomical donors. Mary Lacy, a local artist who has visited UVM with her anatomical art, is interested in speaking to current medical students about their experiences in the gross anatomy lab. These conversations will be brief (20 minutes or less) and will help shape the art piece that she will develop for the anatomical gift program. If you're interested in speaking with Mary individually or with a group of other interested students, please let Abby Hielscher at abigail.hielscher@med.uvm.edu know by October 10th, 2025. The timing of these meetings is flexible and can occur remotely. Depending on interest, meetings may need to be held with groups of students.
• Coffee / Tea / Morning Greet with Dean Zehle / Guests: October 3,7:30-8:15AM, Outside N100. Dean Zehle would like to invite you to stop by before class/clinicals to join her and/or special guests for coffee/tea/cocoa/juice. Feel free to stop by for a chat, catch up on events, share a story – whatever you would like to talk about – or simply feel free to grab a drink and head off to start your day! She often hosts special guests and looks forward to seeing you whenever you are able to come by. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to her Administrative Assistant, Colleen Case at colleen.case@med.uvm.edu for more information.
• Dean Zehle Student Drop-In Meetings: October 3,12-1PM These drop-ins are provided for students to connect with the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education. We protect student drop-in sessions to ensure our students can discuss any rising issues or concerns, and to ensure your dean is always accessible to you. You can secure a 20-minute slot during the provided drop-in hours, using the Dean for Medical Education drop-ins sign-up. Please contact Colleen Case, the Executive Assistant to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, at colleen.case@med.uvm.edu  if you have any questions or concerns.
• Now Accepting Submissions - Annual William Carlos Williams Poetry competition: December 31,2025 submission deadline. Established to celebrate medical-student poets. First-, second- and third-place winners in each category will receive a cash prize and will be considered for publication in the Journal of Medical Humanities. Read more about this opportunity and to enter here…

Career Counseling Opportunities 

• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Pediatrics with Dr. Molly Rideout and the Pediatrics Team: September 25, 12-1Pm, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Pediatrics as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the subspecialty opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Combined medicine/Pediatrics with Dr. Joshua Price: October 2,12-1PM, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Combined Med-Peds as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the subspecialty opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions
• Webinar on Wound Care: October 24, 2025 A live hybrid on-line event. Day-long seminar covering clinical wound care. Please click on the link to overview and registration. Do part or all. Reimbursement for registration fee is available for students. For more information, contact Dr. Ellen Andrews at elland@mindspring.com

Student Interest Group Activities

• ENT SIG Lunch and Learn: 9/29, 12pm-1pm MedEd 205 & Zoom. The ENT SIG's first event of the semester will be a Lunch and Learn session with Dr. David Bianchi, MD, a renowned ENT specialist based in Maryland who trained at the National Naval Medical Center. Pizza will be provided. Come with questions about the field of ENT, military medicine, different career paths, research, or anything else you may think of! We hope to see you there! Zoom link here. For more information, contact Sofia Leusch at sofia.leusch@med.uvm.edu

Research Opportunities

• Step 1 Research Opportunity! Day before each available session. I’m reaching out to see if medical students would be interested in participating in an interview for research exploring the experience of underrepresented minorities in medicine (Black, Latine and Indigenous) learners (URIMs). Study participation includes a 75 to 90-minute focus group interview in person or via a secure Zoom link with 1-4 other students and a study team member about your experience and beliefs regarding USMLE Step 1, wellbeing, residency matching, and the structural barriers (e.g., racism, expenditures of time or money etc.,). More information regarding the study can be found here. For more information, please contact Evelyn Thomas, M3 at Evelyn.c.thomas@med.uvm.edu.
• AMA Research Challenge: Abstracts open October 2025 for multi-specialty medical research. Fore information, click  here
• Larner Summer Research Fellowship Poster Session: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 3:00pm - 5:30pm in the Hoehl Gallery/Given Courtyard/Sullivan Classroom Foyer. Please join us at the annual Summer Medical Student Research Poster Session. Current M2 students who participated in research this past summer that was supported by LCOM and CVRI, along with other students who did summer research elsewhere, will be presenting at this session which is occurring during LCOM Research Excellence Week. Stop by and take a look at the impressive work that LCOM students are doing! For more details, contact Dr. Renee Stapleton at renee.stapleton@med.uvm.edu

Conferences

• Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine (DACMed) National Conference: Abstract Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2025 (11:59 PM CST) virtual Conference Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 (10:00 AM CST - 3:30 PM CST). You are invited to submit abstracts and attend the 5th Annual DACMed virtual National Conference featuring Dr. Lisa Meeks, Clinical Professor, University of Illinois COM and co-founder of Docs with Disabilities. Registration is FREE! This year’s conference theme is “Reimagining Clinical Excellence: How Disability Makes Medicine Better.” The conference will feature engaging speaker sessions, patient panels, research presentations, and more. Registration is FREE and closes on 10/11/25 at 11:59pm CT. Stay tuned for more information provided in a detailed program prior to the conference. DAC Med is a trainee-led group dedicated to mitigating ableism in healthcare through education, support, programming, research, networking, and outreach. Please email dacmed.national@gmail.com with any questions.

Training Opportunity

• Postpartum Support International- PMADs training funded through VT Dept of Health: November 19-21, virtually. Postpartum Support International- PMADs training funded through VT Dept of Health. I am writing to share some exciting news that the VT Dept of Health- Family & Child Health Division has secured a number of training slots FREE for providers and community partners to participate in Postpartum Support International’s (PSI) virtual trainings this fall 2025 (dates below). Components of Care- a 2-day, thorough and evidence-based curriculum designed for anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders. Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy - is an evidence-based curriculum designed for mental health and psychotherapy providers who have previously completed at least 14 hours of perinatal mental health training. This advanced training covers differential diagnosis, evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, and advanced therapeutic issues. It combines expert presentation with case studies, group discussion, and practical examples of treatment approaches. Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychopharmacology -presents a 6-hour advanced course on psychiatric pharmacology during pregnancy and lactation, taught by perinatal psychiatric experts. It is an interactive, case-based advanced seminar covering differential diagnosis, medication challenges, case examples, research on medication safety, and your questions. Participants should have previously completed at least 14 hours of perinatal mental health training. We also have funding to cover a number of Perinatal Mental Health Certification Exam Fee for those who have completed the prerequisites and are eligible to sit for the PMH-C exam. Please reach out if you are interested in pursuing this credential! If you are interested in attending any of these trainings, please contact Kathryn Wolfe at Kathryn.wolfe@vermont.gov at your earliest convenience, as space is limited, with the following training info: -Full name -Preferred email address to receive info on accessing the training -Organization/agency -Position -County -Any credentials you may have -Dates and type of trainings(s) you wish to attend: - Components of Care o Nov 19th-20th 11:30 am- 8:00 pm - Advanced PMH Psychotherapy o Nov 21st 12:00 pm-7:30 pm - Advanced PMH Psychopharmacology o Nov 21st 12:00 pm-7:30 pm Please note, we will be keeping a waitlist once the free slots fill. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about these upcoming training opportunities. And feel free to share this info with those you are connected with serving perinatal people.

Co2029 Students

• ATTENTION REQUIRED: On Monday, October 6, from 12-1pm, we will be distributing your official University of Vermont Medical Center badges. Your VIC calendar contains details of the pickup. To receive your badge, you must complete the following items:

1. Annual mandatories training in Cornerstone platform and attestation in Oasis
   • In accordance with Joint Commission hospital accreditation standards, all medical students must complete annual mandatories training at the beginning of each curriculum level in order to maintain access to University of Vermont Medical Center information systems. These mandatories are made available through the UVMMC Cornerstone platform and should be completed within the first month of enrollment in any academic year. You cannot participate in activities in a clinical setting (including DIV and shadowing sessions during PCR) if mandatories are not completed.
   • Please complete your Foundations Year 1 mandatories by September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to the UVMMC IS Service Center, 802-847-1414. You can find your M# and more information on your “Admissions/Entering Student Data” academic history tab in OASIS. Contact the IS Service Center at 802-847-1414 for your initial password. Your default PIN is the last 4 digits of your UVM ID#.
   • Once you have completed your assigned mandatories, please complete the required attestation in OASIS. Instructions with screenshots are available for M1 students.
2. UVMMC badge form, which encompasses the following items:
   • Affiliation agreement
   • Pledge of Confidentiality
   • Non-employee staff vaccination attestation Please help us ensure efficient distribution by completing these items prior to pick-up day. You will need your UVMMC badges to participate in a PCR hospital visit this semester, as well as for Doctoring in Vermont and other clinical activities during the remainder of your time at LCOM. Please let us know if you have any questions about these requirements and we can direct you to the appropriate contact.

• White Coat Ceremony Guest Tickets Available to Request: October 10, 2025, 1 P.M. Each member of the Class of 2029 may request up to five guest tickets for the ceremony. Please review the email sent to the class of 2029, which includes additional information about the ceremony. To request tickets for your White Coat Ceremony, please click on the link here. You will be asked to enter your email address – please use your med.uvm.edu address. The deadline to request tickets is 12pm on September 30. Each student may request up to five tickets, with the option to request additional tickets. A request for additional tickets is not a guarantee that you will receive them. After completing the request, you will receive a confirmation email. You will not receive actual tickets. Please make sure your guests have a copy of this email, (paper or electronic). Guest names will be checked at the entrance to the chapel. Additional tickets, if available, will be allocated after September 30 when the initial ticketing period closes. Those who requested additional tickets will be notified via email if additional tickets are available. For more details. Contact Liz Dohrman at elizabeth.dohrman@med.uvm.edu
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Urology with Dr. Peter Holoch: September 23,12-1PM, Med Ed200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Urology as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the  opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Pediatrics with Dr. Molly Rideout and the Pediatrics Team: September 25, 12-1Pm, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Pediatrics as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the subspecialty opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions.
• M1 Camping Trip! Saturday September 26th - Sunday September 27^th Lake Elmore State Park. Come bond with your M1 classmates and upperclassmen on our Lake Elmore Camping Trip! Wilderness Med SIG is hosting a camping trip at Lake Elmore for some class bonding! Upperclassmen will be there to help run things and answer any questions you have as well as get to know you all! The camping trip will be at Lake Elmore State Park. There is a great hike to the fire tower, the lake to play in and we will have some games and other activities available, or you can just chill and commune with nature! Please sign up by Friday, Sept 19th! We would love to see you all there! If you have any questions, please reach out to: Ashley Turner 802-923-6904 ashley.turner@med.uvm.edu
• co2029 Careers in Medicine Specialty Panel Series - Combined medicine/Pediatrics with Dr. Joshua Price: October 2,12-1PM, Med Ed 200. The goal of this informal session will be to answer any and all questions about Combined Med-Peds as a specialty choice. Attendings will be on hand to discuss the field in general and to describe the subspecialty opportunities available. Special attention will also be taken to explain the residency application process and offer specific guidance to best prepare you for navigating that process. Students: Please complete the Panel Session evaluation using this link. Contact Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu with any questions
• Application open for the Nuvance Global Health Summer elective: Monday, Oct 13th, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm. Application Deadline is Sunday November 2. Nuvance Global Health Program information session MedEd 200. Join us for an information session about the Nuvance Global Health Program and the application process. Please click on the link to complete the application form.  For more information, contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist, OME at cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu.
• REMINDER: Global Health Summer Elective Information Session 10/13: Global Health Summer Elective Information Session: Monday, Oct 13th, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm. in MedEd 200.  Join Drs McNamara and Green for an information session about the Nuvance Global Health Program and the application process. Monday, October 13 from 12 noon-1:00 pm in MedEd 200. Application now open. Please click on the link to complete the application form.  For more information, contact Cristin Gildea, Program Specialist, OME at cristin.gildea@med.uvm.edu. Application Deadline is Sunday November 2.
• M1 STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (self-nominations warmly welcomed) – Technical Standards Annual Review Task Force: Submit nominations no later than 8am EDT, November 11, 2025. LCOM completes and annual review Policy 300.00 Technical Standards for Admission, Advancement and Graduation, and we are seeking student representative(s) to join this Committee. Do you have ideas on how we might improve this policy or know someone who could provide insights on this policy? Please submit a nomination now using this link…

Co2028 Students

• ATTENTION REQUIRED: In accordance with Joint Commission hospital accreditation standards, all medical students must complete annual mandatories training at the beginning of each curriculum level in order to maintain access to University of Vermont Medical Center information systems. These mandatories are made available through the UVMMC Cornerstone platform and should be completed within the first month of enrollment in any academic year. You cannot participate in activities in a clinical setting (including DIV and shadowing sessions during PCR) if mandatories are not completed. Please complete your Foundations Year 2 mandatories by September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to the UVMMC IS Service Center, 802-847-1414. You can find your M# and more information on your “Admissions/Entering Student Data” academic history tab in OASIS. Contact the IS Service Center at 802-847-1414 if it appears that your account has been deactivated due to a lapse in use. Your default PIN is the last 4 digits of your UVM ID#. Once you have completed your assigned mandatories, please complete the required attestation in OASIS. Instructions with screenshots are available for M2 students
• Step 1 Registration Update: We’ve received important updates regarding USMLE Step 1 registration: Scheduling permits are now available for the early 2026 testing window. You can schedule your test at Prometrics. Need a refresher on how to register? Check out the link (also linked in your Step 1 checklist) for a step-by-step guide. For more details, please email studentcomservices@med.uvm.edu
• M1/2 summer research poster session: September 23, 3-5:30pm, Hoehl Gallery/Given Courtyard/Sullivan Classroom Foyer. Please join us at the annual Medical Student Summer Research Poster Session. Also, if you are an M2 student and did summer research that was not supported by LCOM, CVRI, or the Cancer Center and want to present, let us know. The annual Medical Student Summer Research Poster Session will occur on Sept 23. Current M2 students participating in research this past summer supported by LCOM and CVRI will be presenting. Students supported by the Cancer Center already participated in a separate poster session. If you are an M2 student who did research this past summer through another mechanism, including unfunded work, and you would like to present, please email Dr. Renee Stapleton at renee.stapleton@med.uvm.edu.
• LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, October 15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, @Noon? Apply here to be consider for the panel, now...
• The Charles River District Medical Society Scholarship Program is available to any medical school student enrolled at an approved US institution who is a legal resident of one of the five towns comprising the district: Needham, Newton, Waltham, Wellesley, and Weston. Applications must be received by December 31st of the sophomore year or junior year. The scholarship is awarded for the sophomore year and is renewable for the junior year upon re­ application and at the discretion of the Committee on Medical Education. The scholarship is awarded at the Charles River District Annual Meeting in April.
  • A curriculum vitae which must include: Legal address, High school and date of graduation, Medical school and expected date of graduation
  • A letter, which includes a statement of personal goal.
  • A copy of the Graduate and Professional School Financial Aid Service form or a financial aid form of equivalent informational value (not the summary page). (This should include parents' resources). Applications, which provide the best documentation of financial need, are given first consideration].
  • A letter from the Financial Aid Office of the medical school with detailed verification of financial need.
  • A statement of academic standing from the medical school.

Include a letter of recommendation from a District Society Member if possible. Only applications which meet all requirements are considered. Email all requirements to Linda Howard at lhoward@mms.org

Co2027 Students 

• LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, October 15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, @Noon? Apply here to be consider for the panel, now...
• M4 Planning: It’s not too early to start thinking about planning your AI year. We will hold our first information session for AI requirements and electives on November 13, 2025. Stay tuned for details.
• Sports Medicine Fellowship Opportunity: Application deadline: 12/1/2025. Apply to the 2026-2027 Massachusetts General Hospital Sports Medicine Research Fellowship. Third-year medical students are invited to apply for a Clinical Research Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a Harvard teaching hospital. The selected Research Fellow will be the 15th to go through this program, one of the longest-running research fellowships in the country. This is an extremely competitive fellowship that is awarded to one (1) rising fourth-year medical student who has demonstrated a keen interest in orthopedics and is a competitive candidate for orthopedic residency. This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to supercharge their application for the orthopedic residency match. This position is unique in that the medical student interacts with a nationally-recognized orthopedic surgeon on a daily basis. Eligible students are those who have completed their MS3 year and are looking to take a research gap year between their MS3 and MS4 years. Please see the fellowship website for more information. For more details, contact Dr. Renee Stapleton at renee.stapleton@med.uvm.edu

Co2026 Students

• Please pay attention to these important reminders!

• Programs will start reviewing applications in ERAS next Wednesday, September 24 at 9am ET. It is strongly suggested that you submit complete applications prior to the release. All applications submitted to programs in ERAS between 9am on 9/3 and 9am on 9/24 will be time-stamped for 9:00 am on 9/24. Applications submitted after that will be time-stamped in real time.
  • «All MSPEs will be uploaded over the next few business days prior to the 9/24 release across all platforms. You do not need to wait for the MSPE in order to submit your applications, the MSPE will be auto-attached to your applications when it is uploaded.
  • If you are applying through ResidencyCAS be sure to make the request within the platform for your MSPE to be uploaded.
• Letters of Recommendation: Make sure you have correctly requested/created your letters of rec in the application platform(s) and that your letters have been uploaded by your letter writers. OME is not allowed or able to upload letters of recommendation to any of the platforms on a letter writer’s behalf.
• Authorize the release of your USMLE transcript in ERAS (Documents tab > Additional Documents).
• Upload your photo: Photo specifications for ERAS: JPG/JPEG or PNG file, max file size of 150KB, max dimensions 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches, max resolution 150 DPI. You may have a portrait taken by the Creative Services team. Drop-in studio portrait sessions take place on Mondays from noon to 1pm, and Wednesdays from 3 – 4pm. You may also take your own photos with a smart phone if you choose – professional attire, with or without your white coat (military applicants may choose to wear their dress uniform), full face and shoulders, against a plain background.
• Med School Transcripts for any/all of the application platforms must be requested through the UVM Registrar’s Office. If you haven’t already, please see the online instructions for requesting a transcript for me to upload. Remember, if you’re applying through ResidencyCAS you must make transcript requests within ResidencyCAS (which allows me to upload the transcript) and through the Registrar’s Office (which sends me the transcript file to upload).
• NRMP Registration is open. 42 of you have already registered with the NRMP (the Main Match)! If you are participating in the Main Match and haven’t registered yet, please do so before 11:59 pm EST on January 30, 2026 to avoid extra fees.
• è Don’t forget to add your NRMP ID to ERAS (Application tab > Personal Information > Match Information). This helps programs find you easily for ranking.
• Residency Interview Prep Session scheduled for 9/30/25 at 5:30 pm via Zoom (Click here for the link) Many departments have scheduled mock interview sessions to get ready for residency interviews. If this is not available to you, please sign up for a meeting with Dr. Dolbec, Dr. George, or Dr. Clementi for time after this session.

• ATTENTION- Join LCOM Discord: As you may have seen, the c/o 2026 Groupme was accidentally deleted. Please join the already established LCOM discord for further inter-class communication! This link is an invitation to join the c/o 2026 chat space. You will also have access to other discord channels with M1s, M2s, and M3s concerning school-wide topics. If you have any trouble joining, please reach out to Trevor Watkins at trevor.watkins@med.uvm.edu. 

• LCOM Summer Opportunities Info Session Panelists Wanted! Apply no later than 8am, October 15. How did you spend your summer between first and second year? Are you available and happy to participate in a student panel on summer opportunities on Monday, November 17, @Noon? Apply here to be consider for the panel, now...