Inclusive Excellence at the Larner College of Medicine | April 2025
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Spring marks a significant revival in nature. As the earth wakes up from winter, we see plants and animals recovering and flourishing. The blooming flowers and returning wildlife show nature's extraordinary capacity to recover and thrive. This resilience is a powerful metaphor for human life, encouraging us to push through difficulties and come out stronger, just like nature does every spring.
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Passover - April 12-20
Vaisakhi - April 14
Easter - April 20
Earth Day - April 22
Yom HaSho'ah - April 23-24
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Health C.A.R.E. Grand Rounds
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Building a Perinatal Health Infrastructure to Promote Birth Equity: Intentional Programmatic Design to Sustain Change
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Amanda P. Williams, M.D., M.P.H., FACOG
Interim Chief Medical Officer, March of Dimes
Clinical Adjunct Professor, Stanford University
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
12:00 -1:00 pm | Via Zoom
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Noah Burns has joined the Office of Inclusive Excellence as an Administrative Assistant.
He received his bachelor's degree in printmaking from the University of Northern Iowa. He comes to Larner with experience in multiple professional roles including instructing art courses, participating in artist residencies and routesetting at Metrorock Essex.
Noah looks forward to working alongside and learning from the whole of the Larner community.
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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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| Nickens Nominee Announced
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Evelyn Thomas, '27, is the Larner College of Medicine’s nominee for the AAMC Herbert C. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship. Each year, the AAMC selects five third-year medical students from across the country to receive a $5,000 scholarship. Thomas' leadership in the SNMA and GSA, along with her community engagement, shows her dedication to underserved communities.
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| National Public Health Week - April 7-13
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of American Public Health Week, hosted by the American Public Health Association (APHA). It's a time to celebrate the contributions of public health professionals and the progress made over the past three decades.
The theme, "It Starts Here," highlights the importance of public health in ensuring clean air, water, food, and safe streets for everyone.
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| Introducing Intergroup Dialogue
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Erika Lala, Ph.D.
Senior Director for Intergroup Dialogue and Inclusive Excellence
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Waterman Building Room 427
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This session will introduce dialogue, comparing it to discussion, debate, and other forms of conversation and define the four stages of intergroup dialogue and review related initiatives at UVM. This session will have dedicated time for questions and consultation.
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Hematology/Oncology Grand Rounds - Thomas Roland Lectureship
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Palliative Care and Radiation Oncology: From Single Fraction to Spirituality
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Tracy Anne Balboni, MD, MPH, FAAHPM
Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School
Program Director, Harvard Radiation Oncology Program
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 PM
HSRF 300
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because people with autism have a range of characteristics, needs, strengths, and challenges.
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| Shifting the Autism Narrative: The Impact of Stigma on Health
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Mel Houser, M.D.'12
Founder and Executive Director
All Brains Belong VT
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Wednesday, April 8, 2025
6:00 pm
Via Zoom
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Extensive research shows that Autistic people are dissatisfied with their healthcare, experience significant barriers in accessing care, and feel marginalized and stigmatized by the healthcare system. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for being more inclusive of Autistic patients (and everyone else who learns, thinks, or communicates differently from one’s self).
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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)
Event co-sponsored with the Larner College of Medicine Office of Inclusive Excellence
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National Library of Medicine
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Outside/Inside: Immigration, Migration, and Health Care in the United States
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Immigration and migration are important parts of the American story and health care and medicine have played a role in inclusion and exclusion, in “assimilation” and discrimination, in dividing communities and strengthening them. Outside/Inside: Immigration, Migration, and Health Care in the United States explores immigrant and migrant health since the late 1800s.
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| Medical Education 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.
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Med Ed 300 Reardon Classroom
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AAMC statement on mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services
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AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued a statement on the commencement of layoffs and reorganization at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “The work that the Department of Health and Human Services carries out each day touches the lives of every American. As part of the HHS reorganization, critical leaders were laid off, reassigned, or placed on administrative leave. These actions are likely to slow scientific advancement and negatively impact the health and well-being of the American people.” Read more
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AAMC releases statement on the Senate budget resolution
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AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, issued a statement on the budget resolution set for consideration by the U.S. Senate. “As the Senate considers its fiscal year 2025 budget resolution, we urge lawmakers to safeguard and ensure access to care for millions of hardworking Americans by rejecting policies that could result in substantial reductions in federal health care programs and restrict access to federal student financial aid for the next generation of physicians.” Read more
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Apply for the ABMS Visiting Scholars program
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Applications are being accepted for the 2025-26 American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars program, a year-long, part-time program that supports the research of early-career physicians and researchers. Grants of $15,000 are awarded to support research and travel expenses associated with program participation and research deliverables. The application deadline is June 23, and an informational webinar will be held April 15 at 6 pm ET. Read more
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Registration is is now open for the MINFAC Leadership Development Seminar
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Navigating leadership in academic medicine requires strategy, strong networks, and the right support. For over 30 years, the AAMC’s Maximizing Impact and Networks for Faculty Advancement and Community (MINFAC) Leadership Development Seminar has helped faculty tackle the “hidden curriculum” of career advancement. The next workshop will be held June 11-14 in Washington, DC, and participants can expect an immersive experience designed to equip them with the tools, connections, and strategies to lead with confidence. The early bird registration discount ends May 6. Read more
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New AAMC resources on artificial intelligence for medical school and residency admissions and selection
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Utilizing the AAMC’s Principles for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical School and Residency Selection, the AAMC – together with its AI in Admissions and Selection Technical Advisory Committee – has developed a collection of resources designed to support medical schools and residency and fellowship programs in effectively understanding and integrating AI into their selection processes. The AAMC developed these resources to assist schools and programs in leveraging AI capabilities and determining the readiness of their institution, evaluate possible vendors, and understand AI terms and definitions. Read more
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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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Rural medical students and The Match®
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Medical students who grew up in rural areas, from a ranch in Montana to a former cotton-plantation town in Georgia, share how their experiences challenged and inspired them on their paths to becoming physicians. Read more
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