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White Coat Ceremony
 After years of basic science classes, research,
and shadowing experiences, the dream of becoming a
physician is made tangible at the White Coat
Ceremony. Each year on the first day of orientation,
entering medical students are honored with their
first white coat. The ceremony is an exciting time
that commences the student’s journey towards
becoming a physician.
The culture of the University of Connecticut
School of Medicine is put on full display at this
ceremony. We believe
that the person to your right will be your family
practitioner, and the person to your left will be
your surgeon. This culture of collegiality holds
true throughout the four years of medical school,
allowing for students to get the most out of their
medical school education both personally and
professionally.
Winter Formal
 Every
February, the medical school sponsors a formal dance
and dinner. For the past few years, it has been held
at the Marriott in Farmington.
Ski Trip
 Every
March, the medical school sponsors a ski trip to Mt.
Snow in Vermont. This weekend provides a great
opportunity to take a break from studying and enjoy
some powder.
Culture Shock
Each
year, members of our medical school celebrate the
diversity of our community in an event known as “Culture
Shock.” The event is hosted by the Student National
Medical Association (SNMA), a student organization
committed to addressing the needs of underserved
communities, and increasing the number of clinically
excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious
physicians.
Culture Shock commences with a meal of ethnic foods
provided by local restaurants and donated by individuals
from the UConn community. Foods from a variety of
cultures are represented including: Mexican, Japanese,
Jamaican, Chinese, Peruvian, Thai, and Indian. After a
delicious dinner, students share their talents through
poetry, dance, and song. Past performances have included
traditional Chinese dance, original poetry, Egyptian
dance, and musical performances. Before the event,
raffle tickets are sold to support a charity of the
group’s choice.
South Park 5K Road Roace
 UConn medical
students organize and run a number of primary care
clinics to provide essential medical care to the
uninsured and homeless in the area. One of these
clinics, The South Park Inn Medical Clinic, provides
care to the homeless residents of the South Park Inn
Shelter. Each year, students organize a 5K road race
at the health center in order to raise money to
support the clinic.
Wellness Retreat
The medical school sponsors a number
of events to promote the personal growth, development
and well-being of our students. One example of
this is Wellness Retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga and
Health. This three day experience consists of hands-on
educational sessions on nutrition, stress reduction, and
integrative medicine. It offers students the opportunity
to reflect on their journey through medical school,
engage in self-care practices, and learn how to
incorporate such skills into their lives as busy
students and future physicians. The following is an
example of the many positive comments that students
expressed after their experience:
“I have a firmer understanding of nutrition, yoga, and
the importance of self-care. This retreat has influenced
the way I will care for patients and myself.”
Commencement
The University of Connecticut Health Center
traditionally holds its official commencement ceremony
in May at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
Coast to Coast Bike Trip
Each summer since 2005, four rising second year medical
students bicycle from San Francisco to the Connecticut
shore, riding nearly eighty miles each day. Their goal
is to raise thousands of dollars for Lea’s Foundation.
This organization is based in the Hartford area and
supports research in leukemia and other blood cancers.
Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
 The Arnold P. Gold Foundation advances humanism in
medicine, perpetuating the tradition of the caring
doctor. Through innovative medical education, they
promote and affirm more compassionate care and
caregivers. Established by the Gold Foundation in
2001, the Gold Humanism Honor Society “honors senior
medical students, residents, role-model physician
teachers and other exemplars recognized for
demonstrated excellence in clinical care,
leadership, compassion and dedication to service.”
This honor society was organized to elevate the
values of humanism and professionalism (including
attributes of integrity, excellence, compassion,
altruism, respect, empathy and service) within the
field of medicine. In October 2009, the inaugural
class of the UConn Chapter of the GHHS was inducted.
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