Medical Student Life

Match Day 2020: Serving Our Galaxies in Need

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With students dispersed amongst rogue “space stations” patched in via teleconference technology to read out where they’re headed for residency training, Match Day looked a little different for the UVM Larner College of Medicine’s Class of 2020 as compared to years past. Although the COVID-19 pandemic closed down large parts of the university and put an end to large gatherings for the time being, students, faculty and staff still came together online to celebrate the success of the graduating class, with friends and family watching via a livestream. Student Council President Ava Bakhtyari ’20 gave the following remarks from her “space station” before students began to open their match letters from the National Resident Matching Program.
And so our countdown begins. Families, friends, significant others, faculty, staff and all folks here and online—thank you for joining us today to witness Mission 2020’s launch into our future. Classmates who are now all family, this is it—today is our day. Read more…

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“Presence & Attention”: A Meditation Guide for Medical Students

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The UVM Larner College of Medicine recently launched a meditation guide for students, giving a broad look at the various ways integrating a meditation practice into daily life can help ease stress and anxiety, as well as foster health and well-being over time. Here, co-author Collin York ’20 talks about the goals for the project and the benefits to medical students.
The UVM Larner College of Medicine recently launched a meditation guide for students, giving a broad look at the various ways integrating a meditation practice into daily life can help ease stress and anxiety, as well as foster health and well-being over time. Here, co-author Collin York ’20 talks about the goals for the project and the benefits to medical students. Read more…

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Representation Matters in Medicine

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In my senior year at the University of Southern California (USC), I volunteered to teach fifth and eighth grade students the basics of human anatomy and physiology. Located in South Central Los Angeles, the elementary/middle school was predominantly black and Hispanic, with most if not all students coming from low-income households.
Written by Jose Calderon ’22
In my senior year at the University of Southern California (USC), I volunteered to teach fifth and eighth grade students the basics of human anatomy and physiology. Located in South Central Los Angeles, the elementary/middle school was predominantly black and Hispanic, with most if not all students coming from low-income households. The kids surprised me every session with their brilliance and curiosity on these science topics. Read more…

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