Larner College of Medicine
Larner Professionalism plaque with a plant underneath it

LCOM: Lift Each Other Up!

At the Larner College of Medicine, we value and encourage a respectful learning environment.

The Learning Environment Report Praise/ Accolade Form is a way to acknowledge individuals who have upheld the highest standards of professionalism in the Learning Environment of the College.

Report praise and accolades

How Does This Process Work?

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We collect testimonials from students, faculty, and staff, and twice a year in November and May we share them with recipients and their direct supervisors. All submitted praise forms are reviewed by the Learning Environment team.  

Professionalism testimonials also help identify individuals for recognition and/or awards related to the learning environment.

 

What Constitutes Exemplary Professionalism?

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The LCOM upholds a core set of professionalism tenets including:

  • Integrity
  • Cultural Humility
  • Kindness
  • Accountability
  • Compassion
  • Altruism
  • Social Responsibility
  • Respect

Examples of excellence in professionalism:

  • Demonstrating respect for a patient’s decision, despite conflict with one’s own beliefs
  • Going the extra mile to make something good happen for a patient
  • Demonstrating excellent balance and boundaries to promote self-health
  • Tactfully redirecting others in cases of unprofessional conduct
  • Consistently demonstrating a positive attitude toward others

Sample Accolades

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Professionalism Accolades

 

sample accolades on posters displayed in Given Courtyard Hallway

 

 

Report Praise/Accolades Form

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Report Praise/Accolades via the Learning Environment Reporting Form

 

 

Contact the office of the Learning Environment Team

Elizabeth Hunt

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics • Division Director Pediatric Nephrology • Director, Learning Environment

elizabeth.hunt.1@med.uvm.edu

Nathalie Feldman

Associate Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services • Consultant, Learning Environment and Professionalism

Nathalie.Feldman@med.uvm.edu

Cristin Gildea

Program Specialist

officelearningenvironment@med.uvm.edu