Posts about medical education in the United States, globally, and at the UVM Larner College of Medicine written by faculty, staff, medical students, and alumni at UVM Larner Med.
Topics frequently covered include the medical school journey, advice for incoming medical students or applicants, curriculum advances over the years, and more.
Visit our affiliated blog – Global Health Diaries for reflections from the Global Health Program at UVM Larner Med and the Western Connecticut Health Network, part of Nuvance Health at https://uvmmedicineglobalhealth.wordpress.com/
Written by Nicole Benson ’14
When I began the interview season, I had no idea what to expect. So I prepared carefully for my first interview, meticulously checking that I had everything I might need for travel to the interview and studying my answers to difficult questions that might arise.
Match Day 2014: The Interview Process Read More »
Written by George “Bud” Vana ’14
I applied to a weird residency. It is not so much that I am going to be performing strange medical procedures; it’s just that I generally have to take a few moments to explain what my residency program plans mean. I applied to something called the ‘Triple Board,’ as well as combined adult-child psychiatry residency programs.
Match Day 2014: Applying to the Triple Board Read More »
Written by Kelly Gardner ’14
Two days before my AI started, my father became critically ill. I had to navigate these murky waters while being hours away from my family, taking care of cancer patients and their families. There were days that seemed impossible, but it gave me the ability to truly understand what my patients and their families were going through.
The Ultimate Lesson in Humanism Read More »
