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Getting Started in Medical School with Help from a Big Sib

Written by Eric Schmidt ’18
The Big Sib / Little Sib Mentorship Program at the University of Vermont College of Medicine provides a great networking tool for first-year students to make them feel comfortable, situated, and well-supported by the second year medical students. Ensuring everyone has that special connection with someone was what drove me to head the Matching Committee this year, pairing our newest medical students in the Class of 2019 with their own Big Sibs from my class year.

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Pride in Vermont: Everybody Loves a Parade

Written by Tiffany Delaney, UVM College of Medicine Director of Diversity and Inclusion
“Everybody loves a parade.” I am certainly no exception to that old adage, and this past Sunday, September 12, I participated in the annual Pride Parade, hosted by the Pride Center of Vermont in downtown Burlington. This is my third year representing the University of Vermont College of Medicine Office of Diversity & Inclusion.

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“This is Important, and I’d Like to Tell You Why:” Med Students & Advocacy

Written by Brian Till ’17
During the debate leading up to the vote, more than 100 students from the University of Vermont College of Medicine signed onto an opinion piece, published by Vermont Digger, advocating for a repeal of the philosophical exemption. Students and faculty also called legislators to discuss the issue and attended the final vote in Montpelier. Brian Till ’17, who organized the letter writing, answers some questions about how he became involved in the issue, and what he and his peers learned through their lobbying efforts.

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