The WeeklyWire

Community Connections and Wellness

• The WeeklyWire: Check out the new look of The WeeklyWire!! We would love your feedback.
• Optional External Surveys for Medical Students: Digital Resources in Medical Education Survey is open! You're invited to join a study on how med students use digital resources (AI tools, third-party platforms, school-funded tools, etc.) to explore what’s helpful, what’s challenging, and how schools can better support you. Study Information Sheet. For more info, contact Cara Simone at: cara.simone@med.uvm.edu, evaluation and Research Specialist.
• New episode of Green Mountain Medicine Podcast: Listen to Dr. Matthew Barbery on this month's episode of Green Mountain Medicine Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Barbery, an internal medicine hospitalist and IM Program Director at Danbury Hospital, a University of Vermont clinical site, shares what drew him to hospital medicine, how his role has evolved, and the qualities that make a standout IM resident. He also reflects on balancing efficiency with humanism and trends in the residency application process.  for more information.
• IMPORTANT ACTION NEEDED: Contact Information. Please take a moment to check that your contact information (PDF), emergency contacts, and lived names and pronouns are accurately listed in OASIS. If your contact information is incorrect, please update it through your myUVM account. Names and pronouns may be updated via the UVM Directory. For assistance navigating these interfaces, please contact the UVM Registrar's Office 

• Special Olympics Vermont will be hosting our 2025 Fall Games: September 14th at Collins Perley Sport & Fitness Center in St. Albans. During these games, we will be providing our athletes with FREE Health Promotion Screenings as part of our Healthy Athletes Program. Health Promotion Screenings provides health screenings for Blood Pressure, Bone Density, and Body Mass Index, along with education on sun safety, hydration, nutrition, bone health, physical activity, tobacco avoidance/cessation, and hand hygiene to our athletes and their caregivers/families. We are looking for volunteers who would like to help! So, if you or anyone you know, colleagues, friends, students, etc., are interested, please share this opportunity with them. Sign up to Volunteer now! View the event flier here.

• Class of 2029 Orientation Week - Medical Student Leadership Welcome BBQ: 8/15,5-7PM, Oakledge Park- Lower Shelter, 11 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT. Join us for an evening celebrating your first week of medical school at Oakledge Park! There will be lots of food and fun activities for you to get a chance to mingle with your classmates and upper-class students. We hope to see you there! All members of the Larner community and their family are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact your Medical Student Council: com.student.council@med.uvm.edu      
• UVMCC Summer Research Fellowship Poster Session: Thursday, August 21 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Given Courtyard. Join us for free coffee and snacks! UVM Cancer Center Summer Research Fellowship Poster Session. This event will showcase the research conducted by twenty undergraduate, graduate and medical students who spent their summer working on cancer-related fundamental, clinical/translational, and population science research with UVM Cancer Center members. Join us for this year’s poster session! They are excited to share their research with you. Learn about the Summer Research Fellowship program or contact the UVM Cancer Center: crtec@med.uvm.edu.
• Free Group Fitness Classes! 08/25-08/31 is Free Week with Campus Rec. Check out some of the great classes available at the Patrick Forbush Gutterson Athletic/Rec building, 97 Spear St. All group fitness classes are free!

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• Pediatrics Grand Rounds “TBD”: 8/13, 8-9 AM Hybrid Event Davis and Zoom.
• Pediatrics Grand Rounds “TBD”: 8/20, 8-9 AM Hybrid Event Davis and Zoom. 

View the Pediatrics Grand Rounds schedule.

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Dear Medical Students,

We are excited to offer a brand new Larner College of Medicine housing option.

Why this housing is ideal for you:

• Flexible lease options
• Fully furnished 2 bed / 2 bath units – no need to buy or move furniture
• $1600 per bedroom – includes electricity, high-speed internet, and convenient laundry on the floor
• Units are leased per bedroom – no need to find a roommate that process is coordinated for you if you want and will be a fellow Larner College of Medicine student
• Quiet and professional environment – upper-floor units exclusively for medical students
• Convenient access to campus and amenities

Our staff toured the building, and we can confidently say it offers a quiet, comfortable, and supportive living environment—ideal for the demands of medical school.

To ensure this housing option remains viable for future students, we need to fill the available units as part of our agreement with the property management company. If you are still looking for housing, or want a reliable, student-friendly lease, we strongly encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Interested? Please email catamountrun@redstonevt.com for more details or to reserve your spot.

We are excited to offer this opportunity, and we are here to help you succeed—both in the classroom and beyond.

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• The 212th Annual Meeting of the Vermont Medical Society and collaborative meetings with the Vermont Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics - Vermont Chapter, and Vermont Psychiatric Association is taking place on Friday, November 7 and 8 at Topnotch Resort in Stowe, VT. Visit the event page to learn more. On Friday, November 7, tentatively from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, there will be an opportunity for 5 medical students/residents to give an abstract or case presentation to the variety of attendees of the event (physicians from all specialties and geographic locations across Vermont). Please submit the information included in the abstract submission form if you are interested in being considered to present your case OR share this opportunity widely! The abstract form due date is August 29, 2025. The time limit is 10 minutes, plus 2 minutes for questions, which is strictly enforced. This event is FREE for medical students and residents whether they choose to submit an abstract for consideration! Event registration will be coming soon. We hope you will join us and/or share this information widely with anyone you think might be interested in!
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded researchers now required to make papers freely available: As of July 1, all NIH-funded researchers are required to make their scientific papers freely available through the NIH repository, PubMed Central. But don't worry - UVM Libraries are here to help. Learn more about this new policy. For more details, contact Donna O’Malley: donna.omalley@uvm.edu at UVM Libraries.
• Endocrinology research opportunities: September 2025. Exciting, cutting-edge research in osteoporosis, fracture prevention and bone assessment. Our Endocrinology division has several projects starting in the field of metabolic bone disorders, including the implementation of a fracture liaison service, and the assessment of a new bone density assessment called 3D Shaper. The possibilities are endless. Please reach out to Jennifer Kelly for more information: Jennifer.Kelly@uvmhealth.org

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• Class of 2029 - WELCOME TO THE NEW WEEKLYWIRE! This newsletter is our primary official communication tool for all non-curriculum-related communications to the student community - a one-stop-shop designed by and for med students to limit the number of emails you receive in your MED inboxes. Our former Digital Content Manager and your current Student Services Coordinator created a video to introduce our newest students to The WeeklyWire and other tools we use to connect with our students. Watch the video now!
• "One Checklist to Rule Them All": We know you will continue to receive bits and pieces regarding your fall semester tasks and various deadlines. Your Orientation Planning Team compiled this reference document to include all established administrative tasks thus far to help you successfully prepare to make Larner your home in the coming weeks. Please be sure to empty your cached images and files to see the latest version of this "Master Checklist" (PDF).
• Consider obtaining Parking Permits (OPTIONAL):  If you wish to have your car/park on campus, you must obtain a parking permit prior to arriving for in-person curriculum.
• Class of 2029 Note Taker Needed: The Student Accessibility office is looking for one student note taker from the Class of 2029 to take notes and submit them to our myACCESS Portal. This is a paid position that provides supplemental notes for eligible students working with our office. Rate: $18/hour
• Expectations:
• 1. Notes should be thorough, typed (as much as possible), and cover the lecture-based content of each course.
• 2. Organize and upload notes within 24 hours of each class.
• If you are interested and want more information, please contact notes@uvm.edu. Resumes and/or any information on your qualifications for the position are appreciated.
• Medical Student Activities Calendar: Did you know we have a student activities calendar, designed to host medical-student specific events and deadlines? You can view the activities calendar in Outlook (once you are set up with your MED accounts), online, or even subscribe to it on your smartphone...
• Optional Orientation Wellness Activities: Welcome M1s! The Wellness Committee is happy to share social activities to kickstart your M1 Wellness Journey. Participation is not required, but students will receive cremee vouchers from Burlington Bay for participation in an activity!
  • Yoga with Instructor Serena: Thurs, 8/14 (1-2 PM) @ MedEd 100
  • Rock Climbing with Theresa and Molly (Climbing SIG): Tues, 8/12 & Thurs, 8/14 (1-4:30 PM) @ Metrorock in Essex (320 Sunderland Way, Essex, VT, 05452) >> *Please fill out 1) SignUp Genius for Tues, 8/12 and Thurs, 8/14 and 2) Waiver before activity
  • Hiking with Ashley @ Mount Philo: Tues, 8/12 (1 PM) - Carpoolers meet outside Hoehl Gallery, otherwise meet at trailhead at 1:30 PM. Ping Pong + Board Games @ Student Lounge: Date TBD. For more details, contact the Wellness Committee: alison.yong@med.uvm.edu
• Larner Medical Student LCOM Connect Program Luncheon: This event is only for Larner M1 & M2 Medical Students who are participating in the LCOM Connect Program. This is not an open/community event. If you are not sure if you are signed up for the program, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Larner Medical Student Council with any questions. 8/19, 12-1PM, MedEd Pavilion. LCOM Connect Program Luncheon event information.
• M1 Event (co2029) - 2025 Medical Student Leadership Lunch & Learn Series - Session 1 of 3: 8/21, 12-1PM, Microsoft Teams. Members of the Class of 2029 are invited to this BYO-lunch & learn series to learn about various Student Leadership Opportunities at the Larner College of Medicine. Hear from student leaders regarding their affiliated group across these three lunch & learn sessions. The first 40 minutes will be formal presentations from the groups, and then the last 20 minutes will be held for questions and discussion. Learn more about the Lunch and Learn event.
• Seeking Housing/Renting in Vermont? Be informed! Our UVM Off-Campus Housing site has resources to support you as a VT Tenant, and housing resources are listed for our clinical level as well (“Larner College of Medicine Branch Campus”). The site also has a Roommates feature to help folks connect with roommates [and new friends] across all our various UVM disciplines.

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• Larner Medical Student LCOM Connect Program Luncheon: This event is only for Larner M1 & M2 Medical Students who are participating in the LCOM Connect Program. This is not an open/community event. If you are not sure if you are signed up for the program, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Larner Medical Student Council with any questions. 8/19, 12-1PM, MedEd Pavilion. Read More Here…
• Call for Orientation Volunteers!: Tuesday 8/12/2025 11:30-1, Thursday 8/14/2025 11:30-1. Looking for a new way to be involved in orientation and connect with the class of 2029? SJC is seeking student facilitators for orientation week community circles! This is a new session this year and we'd love your help to make it a success. Having previously attended the community circle is a bonus but not a necessity, and you do not have to commit to both days to participate. Lunch will be provided! If you're interested, please fill out the linked form. Feel free to reach out to any of the class of 2028 SJC organizers with questions: quinn.duisberg@med.uvm.edu Thanks in advance!
• Important Message from Dean Karen George:  Clerkship Site Exemption deadlines. I am writing with a quick reminder of the upcoming deadlines for campus change requests and site exemptions for the clerkship year. These are due through OASIS by 9/1. As always, please reach out with any questions. I’m looking forward to welcoming you back this month.

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• Call for Orientation Volunteers!: Tuesday 8/12/2025 11:30-1, Thursday 8/14/2025 11:30-1. Looking for a new way to be involved in orientation and connect with the class of 2029? SJC is seeking student facilitators for orientation week community circles! This is a new session this year and we'd love your help to make it a success. Having previously attended the community circle is a bonus but not a necessity, and you do not have to commit to both days to participate. Lunch will be provided! If you're interested, please fill out the linked form. Feel free to reach out to any of the class of 2028 SJC organizers with questions: quinn.duisberg@med.uvm.edu. Thanks in advance!

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• Residency Application Informational Meeting: Tuesday, August 12 at 5:30pm, via Zoom Let's talk about the residency application process! Your Deans for Students will be holding an informational meeting about completing your residency application on Tuesday, August 12 at 5:30 pm via Zoom to cover the common questions about the application process. This meeting will be recorded for those of you who are unable to attend. Zoom link here… For more details contact Emma Faustner.
• MSPE deadline is coming up soon!: Have you completed or updated your MSPE Intro and Noteworthy Characteristics?  If you have not already done so, please enter or update your Introductory Information and Noteworthy Characteristics of the MSPE in the online MSPE portal.  Instructions and examples (PDF) are available.  We will be sending you a draft pdf of your MSPE for review by the end of August. Please look for it and get it back to us by 9/7.
• Call for Orientation Volunteers!: Tuesday 8/12/2025 11:30-1, Thursday 8/14/2025 11:30-1. Looking for a new way to be involved in orientation and connect with the class of 2029? SJC is seeking student facilitators for orientation week community circles! This is a new session this year and we'd love your help to make it a success. Having previously attended the community circle is a bonus but not a necessity, and you do not have to commit to both days to participate. Lunch will be provided! If you're interested, please fill out the linked form. Feel free to reach out to any of the class of 2028 SJC organizers with questions: quinn.duisberg@med.uvm.edu. Thanks in advance!
• Virtual Open House for Anesthesia Residency: Presented by the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell University Hospital. 8/13 at 5PM. Registration Required. Please see flyer here(PDF).
• ResidencyCAS Tokens: Important. If you are applying in Emergency Medicine or ObGyn this cycle, please email Emma.Faustner@med.uvm.edu to request a ResidencyCAS token.
• The ERAS application registration is now open: You should have received a token inviting you to the system. If you didn’t receive the token (make sure to check your spam/junk folders, just in case), please reach out to Emma Faustner. We encourage all students, regardless of specialty’s application platform, to register in the MyERAS^® system and begin working on your application.  
• If you have not already done so, please invite your letter writers to submit their letter into your application portal (either through ERAS or Residency CAS).
• Here are some important AAMC / ERAS Application Resources
  • What You Need to Know About the 2026 ERAS Application Season
    • Program Signaling for the 2026 MyERAS Application Season
      • ERAS Tools and Worksheets for Residency Applicants
      • 2026 MyERAS Applicant User Guide 

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