Community

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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  • Atherly Receives RWJ Grant to Study Vermont Community Health Teams
    June 18, 2020 by Ed Neuert
    A new, three-year $500,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will allow members of the UVM Center for Health Services Research (CHSR) at the Larner College of Medicine, led by center director and Professor of Medicine Adam Atherly, Ph.D., to explore the effectiveness of community health teams in improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.
  • Class of '22 Med Student Curran Comments on Study at Vision and Ophthalmology Meeting
    June 17, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (JUNE 17, 2020) Comments from third-year medical student Delaney Curran, who presented a study at the virtual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting, were included in a June 17 Healio.com article, titled "Simulation-based study shows cost-effectiveness of teleretinal screening for DR."
  • Jemison Receives AAMC GIR Service Award
    June 16, 2020 by Ed Neuert
    Jill Jemison, assistant dean for technology/chief information officer at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, received the 2020 Service Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Institutional Resources at the group’s Annual Member/Business Meeting webinar on June 10.
  • Health Workers, Students Demonstrate Support at #WhiteCoatsforBlackLives Vigil
    June 16, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    More than 250 University of Vermont Medical Center staff members, Larner College of Medicine students and leaders gathered June 5 at 1 p.m. for a silent demonstration of support for racial justice in honor of George Floyd and others who have died due to racism and police brutality.
  • van den Broek-Altenburg Mentioned in MarketWatch Article
    June 16, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (JUNE 16, 2020) A study by Eline van den Broek-Altenburg, Ph.D., assistant professor of radiology, and colleagues was covered in a MarketWatch article, titled "Some Americans are more likely to socially distance and wear faces masks than others -- here's why."
  • Atherly Extensively Quoted in Healthcare Innovation Article
    June 11, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (JUNE 11, 2020) Adam Atherly, Ph.D., professor of medicine and director of the Center for Health Services Research, is quoted extensively in a Healthcare Innovation article, titled “Are Vermont’s Global Budgets, Community Health Teams Improving Outcomes?”
  • MPH Student Dahal Comments on COVID-19 Spike in Associated Press Article
    June 9, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (JUNE 9, 2020) A Vermont Associated Press article, titled "Virus spike in Vermont city hits immigrant communities," features comments from Larner College of Medicine M.P.H. student Bidur Dahal. The story was picked up by Vermont newspapers, as well as by daily newspapers across the U.S.
  • Avila Comments on Racial Disparities in Healthcare on NBC5 & VPR
    June 9, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (JUNE 9 & 11, 2020) Maria Mercedes Avila, Ph.D., M.S.W., program director of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program, associate professor of pediatrics, and health equity and inclusive excellence liaison, was featured in local news stories on COVID-19 and racial disparities in health on Vermont Public Radio and NBC5.
  • #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives Vigil Covered by Local Media
    June 5, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (JUNE 5, 2020) A #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives vigil organized by Amy Teleron, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, with support from Joanna Conant, M.D., assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, was covered by several local media outlets, including ABC22/Fox44, WCAX-TV Channel 3, and NBC5.
  • Peter Kaufman, M.D has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Board of Directors
    June 4, 2020 by User Not Found
  • Julian Sprague, M.D., Ph.D.was named to the myeloma subcommittee for the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
    June 4, 2020 by User Not Found
  • Celebrating Larner Graduate Program Degree Recipients
    June 3, 2020 by Michelle Bookless
    On Sunday, May 17, University of Vermont President Suresh Garimella conferred degrees to 40 graduate students from the Larner College of Medicine. Included were two graduates from the Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program; one graduate from the Master of Medical Science program; nine from the Master of Science in Pharmacology program; and 28 from the Master of Public Health program.
  • Neurological Sciences Team Creates Virtual Anatomy Course
    June 2, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    A team of faculty members in the Department of Neurological Sciences has been transforming their popular hands-on summer Human Gross Anatomy course into a comprehensive, inclusive online curriculum featuring pre-recorded lectures, gross anatomy lab dissection videos, a 3D anatomy app, and live online discussions.
  • Dean Page Announces 2020 Professionalism Award Recipients
    May 29, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    On May 29, 2020, Dean Richard L. Page, M.D., announced the names of the recipients of the inaugural Dean’s Awards for Professionalism. Jennifer Gilwee, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and chief of of the Division of Internal Medicine, received the Faculty Award for Professionalism. Eric Gagnon, director of facilities administration and projects, received the Staff Award for Professionalism. Isaac de la Bruere, medical student in the Class of 2022, received the Student Award for Professionalism.
  • Mori & Bates Mentioned in VTDigger Story on COVID-19 Data Project
    May 27, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (MAY 24, 2020) Larner College of Medicine postdoctoral fellow Vitor Mori, Ph.D., and Jason Bates, Ph.D., Sc.D., professor of medicine, are mentioned in a VTDigger story, titled "The Bright Side: A UVM student coding global coronavirus research."
  • Lahey Mentioned in Seven Days Article on VT Restaurant Reopening
    May 23, 2020 by Jennifer Nachbur
    (MAY 23, 2020) Tim Lahey, M.D., M.MSc., professor of medicine, provided comments on guidelines for the safe opening of Vermont restaurants in a Seven Days article, titled “Short Order for Restaurants: Two Months Closed, Two Days to Open.”
  • VT Center on Behavior & Health Experts Provide Tips for Getting Used to “New Normal”
    May 22, 2020 by Allison Kurti and Stephen Higgins
    UVM Vermont Center on Behavior & Health faculty members Allison N. Kurti, Ph.D., and Stephen Higgins, Ph.D., discuss how to manage the natural urge to socialize, how to understand our reactions and feelings, and how to establish new, healthy routines to help us cope with our “new normal” and help keep our communities safe.
  • Important COVID-19 Update From Dean Page
    May 22, 2020 by Richard L. Page
    We, and our entire state, can be proud of the progress made in limiting COVID-19 over the past three months. As such, Vermont is among the states most prepared for the gradual reopening allowed by our governor and being undertaken in our teaching, clinical and research missions. I ask you continue to follow the regular messages about those areas. Please note that we all are obligated to complete our state COVID-19 Mandatory Health and Safety Training prior to returning.
  • Cushman Discusses Blood Clots in COVID-19 on Science Friday
    May 22, 2020 by Lila Sullivan
    (MAY 22, 2020) Mary Cushman, M.D., M.Sc., professor of medicine, was featured on a Science Friday radio segment on "Blood Clots Linked To COVID-19 Are Raising Alarm." The program airs on nearly 400 public radio stations and has roughly 1.8 million listeners.
  • COVID-19 related funding awarded to NNE-CTR member
    May 21, 2020 by User Not Found
    NNE-CTR member wins MTI award