Intercultural Excellence at the Larner College of Medicine | November 2025
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National Rural Health Day
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November 20 is National Rural Health Day. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” and honor individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of nearly 61 million people currently living in rural America. This year’s theme, Moving the Power of Rural Forward, honors the people and places committed to helping rural America thrive.
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| 11/11- Veterans Day
11/20- Trans Day of Remembrance
11/27-28- Thanksgiving Break (University Closed)
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Vermont is the most rural U.S. state, with 65% of residents living outside urban centers. The Larner College of Medicine is a member of the Northeast Rural Health Research Center to improve rural health through federally funded research—advancing access to care, emergency services, behavioral health, and support for providers across Vermont and beyond.
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| APAMSA Students Attend Regional Conference
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On Saturday, October 4, Larner members of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) attended APAMSA’s Northeast Regional Conference, “Reclaiming the Narrative: Medicine Through Our Lens,” hosted by Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.
This conference allowed students to engage with inspiring speakers, thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops, and meaningful connections, all united by the mission to reclaim the narrative and redefine what medicine looks like through the lens of Asian American and Pacific Islander identities.
APAMSA student leaders Tsering Sherpa-Ngima '28 and Aldi Chan '28 presented posters at the event. Chan described, "It was meaningful to learn about health topics that relate closely to the communities I come from. As an immigrant, it felt grounding to reconnect with my roots and reflect on how my background shapes the kind of physician I hope to become."
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Aequitas Health Inductees Honored
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Ten members of the Class of 2026 have been inducted into the Aequitas Health Honor Society, recognizing their exceptional commitment to health equity, anti-racism, and community engagement. Their induction reflects both their individual dedication and the College’s mission to prepare physician leaders who serve diverse communities with empathy, cultural humility, and social responsibility.
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| Film Screening & Panel Discussion
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Over the past fifty years, boys and young men have steadily disengaged from school, work, and broader society. They’re falling behind academically, struggling with loneliness and isolation, and facing rising rates of substance abuse and suicide.
This 45-minute Vermont-based documentary draws on Of Boys and Men to spotlight challenges through data and personal stories from our community. Registration is encouraged.
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November 5, 2025
5:30 pm
Davis Center Grand Maple Ballroom
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College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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Promoting Cultural Heritage and Nurturing Leadership Skills Among Students
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Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie, Ph.D.
Director of Intercultural Excellence
UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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November 20, 2025
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
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Medical Education Grand Rounds
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Supporting the Student Writer: Strategies and Considerations for Involving Medical Students in Research Projects
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Nena Mason, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Medical Education
Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine
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November 21, 2025
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
MedEd 300 Reardon Classroom
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| National Library of Medicine
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Native Voices: Native Peoples’
Concepts of Health and Illness
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This online exhibit explores the interconnectedness of wellness, illness, and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Visitors will discover how Native concepts of health and illness are closely tied to the concepts of community, spirit, and the land.
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Call for Nominations - Class of 2028
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Nickens Medical Student Scholarship
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Are you a third year medical student passionate about advancing equal opportunity in medicine and health care for underserved populations?
Nominate yourself or a classmate to be the Larner College of Medicine’s nominee for the AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship.
Each U.S. medical school may nominate one rising third-year student for this prestigious award. The scholarship includes five $5,000 awards and recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership in promoting equal opportunity in medical education, expanding access to quality health care, addressing the needs of underserved populations in the U.S.
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Personal Care Supply Drive for COTS
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In honor of Giving Tuesday (December 2), join us in supporting our neighbors in need through a campus-wide personal care item drive benefiting the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS). From toothpaste to shampoo, every item donated helps restore dignity and comfort to those in need.
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December 1-5
Given Courtyard South and Given D201
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Recent surveys at UVM show that one in five students have been food insecure within the past year. If you need help getting food or want to learn more about food insecurity, resources are available at Larner, UVM, and beyond including:
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- LCOM Student Food Pantry, Given D201
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LCOM Graduate Student Food Shelf, Given S356
- Rally Cat's Cupboard, Davis Center 1st Floor, open Mon 11 am-1 pm and Thurs 12:30-2:30
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| First-Gen Week Keynote Kick-Off: Dr. Jason K. Wallace
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Dr. Jason K. Wallace, a proud first-generation college graduate, highlights the powerful assets first-generation students bring to our campuses, even in the face of systemic barriers.
Davis Center Livak Ballroom, 6:00 pm.
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| 2025 Zeltzerman Lecture: How can Higher Education Regain Public Trust?
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Brian Rosenberg, former president of Macalester College and author of the much-discussed Whatever It Is, I’m Against It: Resistance to Change in Higher Education, will deliver this year’s Zeltzerman Lecture: "How Can Higher Education Regain Public Trust?"
Alumni House Silver Pavilion, 5:00-6:00 pm
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| Exploring Religion Together Series: What Do You Mean by Islamophobia?
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Join us at the Interfaith Center for three monthly sessions as we talk with scholars and practitioners about the role religion, faith, and spirituality play in our lives, the ways in which we celebrate and limit religious expression, and what we can do differently to promote community.
Interfaith Center Gathering Hall, 4:00 pm
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Fractious times call for bold stances
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Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, emphasized the importance of taking a stand during opening plenary at Learn Serve Lead 2025: The AAMC Annual Meeting.
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Register for the Virtual 2025 Annual Sullivan Lecture
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The AAMC will host the 2025 Sullivan Lecture on Nov. 12 at 2:30 PM ET, honoring leaders who advance diversity and excellence in medicine. This year’s virtual event features Leon McDougle, MD, MPH, the 2025 Sullivan Award recipient, and will be moderated by Dr. Sullivan. Free with registration. The event is free, but registration is required.
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Bringing medicine to the streets
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Nathanial Nolan, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Washington University in St. Louis, thought he’d help those in homeless encampments avoid COVID. It turned into much more.
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Your fall 2025 vaccine guide
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Here’s what academic experts recommend to combat COVID, flu, and RSV amid conflicting advice from the CDC, medical societies, and state coalitions. Read More
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Medical schools train faculty on AI best practices
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Faculty are training one another to understand artificial intelligence and use it to build curricula, develop quizzes, create presentations, and more. Read More
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