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The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont has a remarkable community that provides ample opportunities to connect with fellow graduate students, postdocs, staff, and faculty. Offerings include workshops, conferences, events and seminars to bring together the perspectives of our diverse specialties. It is important to share your voice and feel heard as well as get involved with our Larner Community. 

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  • Herrington Appointed Inaugural Emergency Medicine Health Care Service Leader
    October 13, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur
    Ramsey Herrington, M.D., associate professor of surgery and division chief of emergency medicine, has been appointed the inaugural Emergency Medicine Health Care Service Leader.
  • WCAX-TV Previews Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony
    October 8, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (OCTOBER 6, 2021) Local CBS affiliate WCAX-TV Channel 3 aired a story previewing the UVM Larner College of Medicine's medical Class of 2025's October 8 White Coat Ceremony that featured interviews with Dean Richard L. Page, M.D., Interim Assistant Dean for Students Mariah McNamara, M.D., and Class of 2025 medical students Justin Henninsen and Gabriela Sarriera Valentin.
  • Medical Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony: A Silver Lining Amidst the Pandemic
    October 7, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur & Michelle Bookless
    The UVM Larner College of Medicine held a traditional White Coat Ceremony on Friday, October 8. in UVM’s Ira Allen Chapel, for the 124 students in the medical Class of 2025.
  • College Celebrates Firestone Building at Ceremonial Groundbreaking
    October 1, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur
    The University of Vermont and Larner College of Medicine hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the four-story, 62,500-square-foot Firestone Medical Research Building currently under construction at the College of Medicine on September 30, 2021.
  • Pilot Grant Award Recipients 2021
    October 1, 2021 by Office of the VCCBH
    It is with great pleasure that we announce the recipients of our inaugural Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health Pilot Grant Award, Drs Yangguang Ou and David Punihaole.
  • Firestone Building Groundbreaking Ceremony Garners VT Media Coverage
    September 30, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (SEPTEMBER 30, 2021) Several Vermont media outlets covered the ceremonial groundbreaking event hosted by UVM's Larner College of Medicine to celebrate the four-story, 62,500-square-foot Firestone Medical Research Building currently under construction at the College.
  • In Service to Community: Meet the 2020-21 Schweitzer Fellows
    September 29, 2021 by Erin Post
    Five pairs of medical students in the Class of 2023 have spent hundreds of hours over the past year focused on the needs of an underserved population in Vermont through the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program. Each project tackles an important issue in tandem with a community partner, with topics ranging from teen engagement to social isolation in older adults to CPR training. Inspired by famed physician-humanitarian Albert Schweitzer’s message of service, students develop leadership skills and address the social factors that impact health. Since 1996, over 200 Larner students have completed over 25,000 hours of service after being selected as fellows in the Vermont-New Hampshire program.
  • 24th Annual Women's Health & Cancer Conference Takes Place Virtually Oct. 1
    September 28, 2021 by Katherine Strotmeyer
    The University of Vermont Cancer Center hosted the 24th annual Women’s Health and Cancer Conference on October 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The virtual event, which was free and open to the public, was sponsored by the Victoria Buffum Fund with an aim to empower and support individuals and communities with knowledge about cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship.
  • 2021 Clinical Quality Symposium, 10/5/2021
    September 27, 2021 by User Not Found
    Presented by the Bi-State Primary Care Association serving Vermont and New Hampshire, register to attend the virtual Clinical Quality Symposium and learn about the current clinical and public health needs of our shared region.
  • Kolb Receives NCI Grant to Develop Treatment for Chemo-Induced Nerve Damage
    September 21, 2021 by Katherine Strotmeyer
    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded Noah Kolb, M.D., associate professor of neurological sciences at the University of Vermont's Larner College Medicine, and a team of researchers a $7 million grant to a develop a new intervention for chemo-induced neuropathy, one that can be as easily implemented in rural areas as large urban centers.
  • Med Student-Designed "Look at Larner" Program Holds First Event
    September 21, 2021 by Michelle Bookless
    On September 10 and 11, the Larner College of Medicine welcomed 27 individuals from across the country as participants in the first-ever “Look at Larner” program. Candidates in the program were aspiring medical students, from rising college juniors to postgraduates and career changers.
  • UVM Undergrad Alums Launch VT REACH for Pre-Health Career Students
    September 21, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur
    VT REACH, which stands for Virtual Teleconference: Reach Explore Aspire to Careers in Healthcare, is an outreach program designed for high school, college, technical school, undecided students who are interested in potentially pursuing careers in healthcare and provides an opportunity to learn from and interact with professionals and students from the Larner College of Medicine and UVM Medical Center.
  • NIH Virtual Workshop on Rural Telehealth, Oct 12-14
    September 20, 2021 by User Not Found
    Pathways to Prevention: Improving Rural Health Through Telehealth-Guided Provider-to-Provider Communication
  • Sepaniac Successfully Defended Ph.D. Thesis
    September 2, 2021 by Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
  • Colchester's Vernal Biosciences Manufactures the mRNA That’s Revolutionizing Medicine
    August 25, 2021 by Ken Picard
    Read full story at Seven Days
  • FDA approval of 3rd doses of COVID-19 Vaccines
    August 31, 2021 by UVMMC
    The FDA has revised the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for both Pfizer and Moderna to authorize the use of a 3rd dose of COVID vaccine in the setting of immune compromised patients
  • Raszka Receives AOA/AAMC Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award
    August 26, 2021 by Ed Neuert
    Professor of Pediatrics William Raszka, M.D., has received the prestigious 2021 Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award. The award is part of the Association of American Medical Colleges annual slate of honors and will be formally conferred at an October 27 virtual recognition event.
  • Holcombe Quoted in Seven Days Article on Local mRNA Manufacturer
    August 25, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (AUGUST 25, 2021) Randall Holcombe, M.D., M.B.A., director of the UVM Cancer Center and Juckett Professor of Cancer Research, commented on the role of mRNA in cancer treatment research.
  • New Class of 2025 Medical Students Highlighted on WCAX-TV
    August 25, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (AUGUST 9, 2021) First-year medical students Gabriela Sarriera and Justin Henningsen were interviewed by WCAX reporter Cat Viglienzoni on the first day of Orientation about their reasons for starting medical school.
  • Camp Outright Elective Connects Medical Trainees and LGBTQ+ Youth
    August 25, 2021 by Jennifer Nachbur
    Described as “a traditional summer camp experience with a queer twist,” Camp Outright provides a supportive environment and a range of activities focused on community, social justice, and fun for youth aged 13 to 17. During the two 2021 summer sessions, the camp also served as a place for medical trainees and campers to see a different side of patient care and clinicians, respectively.