Leila Amiri, PhD
Associate Dean of Admissions
The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Vermont Medical Center
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10am-11:30am PST
Workshop Description:
This student-centered and inspirational workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want clear, honest guidance about what it takes to stand out for the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. For California students especially, this session is worth attending: Dean of Admissions Leila Amiri has shared that UVM Larner accepts more students from California than from any other state outside of Vermont, making this an especially meaningful opportunity for applicants from the West Coast. Dr. Amiri will discuss what the admissions committee values in competitive applicants, including academic readiness, service, clinical exposure, professionalism, resilience, and mission fit. She will also offer insight into how students can build a thoughtful, authentic application that reflects both achievement and purpose. You can come, ask your questions and get answers in a supportive environment focused on helping you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process. Leave informed, encouraged, and better prepared to pursue your path to medicine.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Leila Amiri is the Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and a nationally recognized leader in medical school admissions and prehealth pathway development. As a community college graduate and immigrant, she brings a deeply personal understanding of the pathways, barriers, and opportunities that shape students’ journeys into medicine. With experience across multiple institutions and national service with the Association of American Medical Colleges, she advances holistic, mission-driven admissions practices that promote equity and student success. Dr. Amiri is passionate about helping students present themselves authentically articulating not only what they have done, but who they are, what they value, and how they are prepared to contribute to the future of medicine.
Register for Free:
What: UVM Larner Med Admissions Unfiltered: How to Stand Out and Earn Your Spot
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
You will receive an immediate email confirmation of your registration from Zoom. PLEASE check your SPAM or JUNK folder, as the email might be directed there. Additionally, you will receive an email reminder from Zoom ONE hour before the event, sent to the same email address you used for registration.
