Inclusive Excellence at the Larner College of Medicine | May 2025
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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Since its founding in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been dedicated to emphasizing the significance of mental well-being. It fosters open discussions about mental health, works to reduce stigma, and promotes access to resources for those in need. This month serves as a powerful reminder that mental health is equally as important as physical health, and everyone deserves support and understanding.
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Beltane - May 1
Buddha Day/Visakha Puja - May 11
Ascension of the Baha’ullah - May 29
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Nearly 50% of medical students reported experiencing symptoms of depression, while over 70% reported feelings of anxiety. These struggles are exacerbated by the demanding nature of medical training, which includes rigorous coursework, high-stakes exams, and clinical responsibilities.
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Medical Educations Grand Rounds
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Burnout to Belonging: Addressing Psychological Disabilities and Creating Inclusive Learning Environments in Medical Education
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Lisa Meeks, Ph.D., M.A.
Professor of Medical Education
University of Illinois College of Medicine
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Friday, May 2, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Med Ed 300 (Reardon Classroom)
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National Library of Medicine
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Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
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Over the past 200 years in the United States, there has been a tension between care and custody in addressing mental health issues. The actions of physicians, psychiatric survivors, families, and government agencies have shaped mental health policies.
This online exhibit examines how the country has moved away from custodial treatment, aimed for a more inclusive society, and worked to protect the rights of individuals with mental health conditions.
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Created by Chris Veal' 22, the series shares the stories of medical students who have faced mental health challenges in medical school and raises awareness about resources available, as well as provide coping mechanisms and strategies for students in times of crisis.
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2025 Professionalism Week
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Larner Celebrates Professionalism
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Professionalism Week, which runs May 5-9, celebrates our commitment to living the tenets of integrity, accountability, compassion, altruism, social responsibility, cultural humility, kindness, and respect across every facet of the Larner College of Medicine.
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Professionalism Week Keynote
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Being, Becoming, & Belonging: Exploring Professional Identity Formation in Medical Education
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Robert Sternszus, M.D.C.M., M.Ed.
Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Health Sciences Education
Wendy MacDonald Chair in Pediatric Medical Education McGill University
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Med Ed 200 (Sullivan Classroom)
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Promising Pediatric Oncology Trial
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Pediatric oncology leverages clinical trials to help cancer’s most vulnerable patients. A recent trial at the UVM Cancer Center and UVM Children’s Hospital, overseen by Associate Director for Clinical and Translational Research Jessica Heath, M.D., found that chemotherapy paired with an immunotherapy treatment improved outcomes for children with standard-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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2025 Health Equity Summit
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The 4th annual Health Equity Summit explores ways to improve the patient and family experience, promote educational opportunities and inspire partnerships that advance community health.
Proposal submissions are open through June 13.
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AAPI Heritage Month Lecture
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Health Outcomes of Asian Americans: A Focus on Key Conditions
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Lee-Anna Burgess, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Med Ed 100
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Sponsored by the Larner chapter of APAMSA
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| Physician Specialty Panel
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Med Ed 200 (Sullivan Classroom)
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| UVM Federal Actions Website
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The University of Vermont is closely and daily monitoring news out of Washington and related developments that may impact our community or our activities as a leading research university.
Stay informed about federal changes impacting our university.
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| 51st Family Medicine Course
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Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
South Burlington, Vermont
Learn more
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| Dudley H. Davis Center
Grand Maple Ballroom
Learn more
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| Rural Health and Cancer Conference
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| Medical Education Curriculum Retreat
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AAMC statement on the House consideration of Senate-amended budget resolution
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AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, issued a statement prior to the U.S. House of Representatives’ consideration of the Senate-amended budget resolution. “As the House considers the amended fiscal year 2025 budget resolution passed by the Senate last week, we once again urge lawmakers to protect access to care for millions of hard-working Americans by rejecting policies that could lead to significant cuts to the Medicaid program and limit access to student financial aid for aspiring physicians.” This follows an AAMC statement issued last week on the budget resolution prior to the Senate vote.
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AAMCNews: 4 medical advances that are improving care and saving lives
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A pioneering heart valve transplant for children. A device that helps a paralyzed patient speak. Check out these and other recent advancements in academic medicine that are changing patient care in dramatic ways.
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Save the date: Academic Medicine call for letters to the editor from trainees
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The AAMC peer-reviewed journal Academic Medicine will open a call for original submissions for its annual Letters to the Editor feature on May 9. The journal seeks letters from trainees in medicine, other health professions, and the biomedical sciences on the topic of “the moment I knew” — a pivotal moment in one’s professional life. The submission period opens on May 9 and closes on May 19.
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| Implementation of a Policy for Accommodations for Physicians With Disabilities
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In this article, the authors discuss the process of developing and implementing a Department of Medicine Accessibility and Accommodations Policy, outline the key elements of the policy, discuss broader implementation of the policy, and how they are monitoring its impact. Read more
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Substance Use and Pain Curriculum Innovation: Establishing a Student-Faculty Partnership for Curricular Change
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In this Innovation Report, the authors describe how they created a student-centered leadership structure in order to develop and implement a required, longitudinal addiction and pain medicine curriculum at Harvard Medical School. Read more
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