The demands of medical school are very different from most undergraduate experiences. Adjusting to the volume and density of information presented in class often leaves students feeling unsure of their ability to learn and integrate this learning successfully.  At some point in time, most of us can benefit from the assistance of someone who has more experience than we have in a particular area. 

Students who may benefit from tutorial services should complete complete a Tutor Request Form. The OMSE faculty and staff will work with you confidentially to accommodate your specific needs and learning styles. Students who receive tutoring benefits must also show commitment to the learning process; please review the University of Vermont Tutoring Protocol(Medical Student Handbook Policy 710.10).

Peer tutors agree to keep all information regarding student sessions confidential. 

Tutors learn twice; the experience of helping one of your peers to understand the rigor and dynamics of the curriculum can also help you strengthen your own skills in these content areas. Moreover, tutors are paid for the hours they work with students.

All peer tutors are students who have excellent academic standing and excel in the areas in which they tutor. If you are interested in becoming a peer tutor, please contact Dr. Timothy Moynihan (timothy.m.moynihan@med.uvm.edu), the Director of Academic Achievement.

Note: This is only to be completed after being accepted as a tutor for the program):

Peer tutors agree to keep all information regarding student sessions confidential. However, they are encouraged to contact the Office of Medical Education directly if they have concerns about a learner's personal and/or professional success. Please review, sign, and submit our confidentiality contract as soon as possible; we will not assign you to a student until we have your contract on file.

In order to ensure payment for your services, please fill out the following forms and bring them personally into our office along with documents that establish your identity and authorization for employment.

• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form (PDF)
• W-4 Form (PDF)
• Temporary Employee Payroll Form for The University of Vermont (PDF)
• Tutor Confidentiality Agreement (PDF)

Once your information is accepted and approved, we will send these documents to Human Resources to be processed. This may take up to a week after which we can connect you with a student. You are entrusted to contact the student and make the arrangements that will work best for you both. You should keep track of your hours using the Peer Tutoring Time Sheet (PDF) and submit it to the Office of Medical Education (N-100 Given) for payment.