UVM Larner College of Medicine Intercultural Excellence

10/12/2026

“There is still so much medicine left to learn, but I am beginning to understand that becoming a good physician is about far more than what I know. It is about how deeply I am willing to care, how closely I am willing to listen, and how much of myself I am willing to give in service of another person.” — Jesus Mendoza ’28

Read Mendoza's blog: https://bit.ly/4xP2MLe

10/12/2026

Do you know whose land you come from? Celebrated on the second Monday of October, Indigenous Peoples' Day is a time of reflection, recognition and celebration of Indigenous people.

The campus of the University of Vermont sits in a place of gathering and exchange, shaped by water and stewarded by countless generations of Indigenous people, in particular the Western Abenaki people.

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09/30/2026

Less than one week to go💚💛

 On Sunday, October 4th, the 2026 Andrew Harris Legacy Reception honoring Dr. Sherwood Smith will take place. Dr. Smith’s leadership, mentorship, teaching, and service have had significant impacts on the UVM community. This reception is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Dr. Smith’s vast contributions while being in community with others, listening to great music, and enjoying a complimentary breakfast. 

The event is FREE, open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to join us in this year’s celebration.

Please RSVP through the link in our bio!

🎶 Live music by DJ Craig Mitchell — Craig Mitchell
🥐 Complimentary brunch
✨ Community, connection + celebration

📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center

Come celebrate with us! 💚

09/29/2026

Such a privilege to host The Perry Initiative at UVM for the first time!

09/28/2026

Has medicine failed the intersex community? Join us for this year's Imbasciani-DiSalvo LGBTQ Health Equity Lecture, exploring one of the most complex and challenging topics in medical education alongside urologist, author, and advocate Ilene Wong, M.D. This year's lecture will take place on Monday, October 5, at 5:00 pm in MedEd 200 & online.

09/20/2026

Yom Kippur begins today at sundown. The holiest day of the year in Judaism, this day is dedicated to prayer and atonement. Many observant Jews fast and abstain from work on this day; please be mindful of the significance of this date for Jewish students and colleagues.

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09/16/2026

09/15/2026

Today, September 15, marks the beginning of Hispanic-American Heritage Month! During this time, we celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This observance runs from September 15-October 15, a period that sees the independence days of several Hispanic countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Chile.

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09/11/2026

Happy Rosh Hashanah! Today at sundown marks the beginning of the Jewish new year and the start of the High Holidays. Wishing those who celebrate a sweet, joyful, and peaceful new year.

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09/08/2026

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month! Join us and the College of Nursing & Health Sciences on September 23, in MedEd 200 & on Zoom, for "Blood, Bias, and Breakthroughs: Rethinking the Sickle Cell Experience" with Dr. Matthew Shiel, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Larner College of Medicine, and a pediatric hematologist at Golisano Children's Hospital.