Anesthesiology
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Melissa Davidson, M.D. Howard Schapiro, M.D.'80 & Janet Carroll, MSN, MPH Green & Gold Professorship in Anesthesiology Establishing Donors: Howard Schapiro, M.D., Janet Carroll, RN, colleagues and friends Dr. Davidson is the chief of anesthesiology and an associate professor. Dr. Davidson is the inaugural holder of the Schapiro-Carroll Green and Gold Professorship. This professorship honors Dr. Schapiro and Ms. Carroll for
their years of service and philanthropy to the department of anesthesia, the UVM Larner College of Medicine, and the UVM Health Network. |
Robert K. Williams, M.D. Chris Abajian, M.D. and Margaret Abajian Green and Gold Professor in Pediatric Anesthesiology
Dr. Williams is a professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics. Dr. Williams is the inaugural Abajian Professor. This professorship was established in 2019 to honor Dr. Abajian, a UVM Class of 1965 undergraduate and Class of 1969 medical
alumnus and his wife Margaret for their years of service to the Department of Anesthesiology.
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Emergency Medicine
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Vacant J. Bishop McGill, M.D.'46 Chair of Emergency Medicine Establishing Donors: John W. McGill, M.D.'78
This professorship was established to honor the memory of Dr. McGill's father, J. Bishop McGill, M.D.'46. It supports innovative practices aimed at improving the quality of patient care while lowering or containing health care costs. |
Family Medicine
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Robert Gramling, M.D., D.Sc. The Holly and Bob Miller Chair in Palliative Medicine Establishing Donors: Holly and Bob Miller
Dr. Gramling is an associate professor and research director for Palliative Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Gramling is the inaugural Miller Chair and the inaugural chief of the Division of Palliative Medicine. This
chair was established in 2015 with a very generous gift from Holly and Bob Miller to recognize physicians who excel both as teachers and providers in improving the efficiency and quality of palliative medicine. |
Thomas Peterson, M.D. Morris Goldman '29, M.D.'32 Professor of Family Medicine Establishing Donors: Harriet S. Goldman and Michael L.B. Kaplan
Dr. Peterson is a professor and chair of Family Medicine. Dr. Peterson is the inaugural Goldman Professor. This professorship was established in 2020 in memory of Dr. Morris Goldman, a 1929 UVM undergraduate alumnus and a 1932 alumnus
of the Larner College of Medicine.
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Medical Education |
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Kathryn Huggett, Ph.D. The Robert Larner, M.D. '42 Professor in Medical Education Establishing Donors: Robert Larner, M.D. '42 and Helen Larner
Dr. Huggett is the director of the Teaching Academy at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine as well as the Assistant Dean for Medical Education. She is the inaugural Larner Professor in Medical Education and the inaugural director
of the Teaching Academy at the Larner College of Medicine. This professorship was established in 2014 by Robert and Helen Larner to recognize and support excellence in medical education research and scholarship. |
Medicine |
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Philip Ades, M.D. The Philip Ades, M.D. Professorship of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Dr. Ades is a professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and the Philip Ades, M.D. Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. This professorship was established in honor of Dr. Ades in 2015, made possible in part by contributions
of his many grateful patients. |
Timothy Plante, M.D., MHS The Martin E. Bloomfield '56, M.D. '60 and Judith S. Bloomfield '59 Early Career Professor in Cardiovascular Research
Establishing Donors: Martin E. Bloomfield '56, M.D. '60 and Judith S. Bloomfield '59 Dr. Plante is an Assistant Professor of Medicine. The professorship was established in 2016 with the intention of providing more support to reduce the teaching load and offer salary support to starting researchers at the Cardiovascular
Research Institute. |
Diego Adrianzen Herrera, M.D. Early Career Green & Gold Professorship in the Department of Medicine
Dr. Adrianzen Herrera is a medical oncologist and assistant professor of Medicine. Dr. Adrianzen Herrera is the inaugural holder of this professorship. This professorship was established in 2021 by the Department of Medicine. |
Vacant Rogers and Nancy Follansbee Professor in Dermatology
Establishing Donor: Lenore Follansbee Broughton This professorship was established in 2020 in memory of Lenore Broughton's late parents and in recognition of Dr. Glenn Goldman’s outstanding work to advance dermatology care on the local, national, and international levels. |
Michael LaMantia, M.D., MPH The Holly and Bob Miller Chair in Memory and Aging
Establishing Donors: Holly and Bob Miller Dr. LaMantia is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Neurological Sciences as well as Section Head of Geriatric Medicine. He is also the Director of the University of Vermont Center on Aging and the inaugural Holly and Bob Miller
Chair in Memory and Aging. The chair was established in 2017 by Holly and Bob Miller in honor of Dr. LaMantia and his compassionate care of patients and families in the UVM Medical Center Memory Clinic. |
Vacant The Sarah Nichols Gruenig Green & Gold Professor in Diabetes Research Establishing Donors: Sarah Nichols Gruenig
The professorship was established in 2013 by Sarah Nichols Gruenig who hoped to promote improved treatment and the eventual cure for diabetes. |
B enjamin Littenberg, M.D. The Henry and Carleen Tufo Chair in General Internal Medicine Establishing Donors: Carleen and Henry M. Tufo, M.D. Dr. Benjamin Littenberg is a professor of medicine in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current Henry and Carleen Tufo Chair in General Internal Medicine. Established in 1999 by Henry M. and Carleen Ann Tufo, the Tufo Chair
supports continued excellence in teaching, research, and patient care in general internal medicine. |
Vacant The E.L. Amidon, M.D.'32 Chair in the Department of Medicine Establishing Donors: Friends and Family of E.L. Amidon, M.D.'32
Established in 1989, the Amidon Chair was created to honor Dr. E. L. Amidon, a revered teacher and former chair of the Department of Medicine. |
Vacant The Robert and Genevieve Patrick Chair in Nephrology Establishing Donor: Genevieve Patrick
Established in 2000 through a generous bequest from the estate of Genevieve Patrick, the chair is intended to support the study or specialty of nephrology. |
Neurological Sciences |
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James T. Boyd, M.D. The Robert W. Hamill, M.D. Green & Gold Professorship
Dr. Boyd is an associate professor for the Department of Neurological Sciences and is the current Robert W. Hamill, M.D. Green & Gold Professor. This professorship was established in 2013 to support a faculty position in the Larner
College of Medicine’s Department of Neurological Sciences. The fund was named by the College in honor of Robert Hamill, M.D. who served as chair of the department for 20 years. |
Gary Mawe, Ph.D. The Samuel W. Thayer Professor of Neurological Sciences
Dr. Mawe is the Samuel W. Thayer Professor and Director of the Anatomical Gift Program and UVM Larner College of Medicine. He is also an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Pharmacology as well as the Department of Medicine (GI
Division). Established in 1910 from contributions made by alumni of the Larner College of Medicine, the Professorship was created to honor Dr. Samuel White Thayer, Dean of the Larner College of Medicine from 1854-71 and 1880-82. |
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences |
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Ira Bernstein, M.D. The John Van Sicklen Maeck, M.D.'39 Chair Establishing Donor: Doris Wehrl Maeck
Dr. Ira Bernstein is professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and is the current John van Sicklen Maeck Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Maeck was the chair of the department
from 1949 to 1975; the Maeck Chair was established in his honor in 2000 by his widow Doris. |
Cheung Wong, M.D. Berta Pi-Sunyer Williams Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Establishing Donors: J. Larry Williams, Sr. and the Williams/Pi-Sunyer Families Dr. Wong is vice chair of Gynecology, director of Gynecologic Oncology and Urogynecology, associate professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and associate dean of Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education.
Dr. Wong is the inaugural Williams Professor. This professorship was established in 2018 in memory of Berta Pi-Sunyer Williams who graduated from UVM in 1958 with a degree in nursing. Berta was a long-time employee of the UVM Medical
Center and distinguished herself as a nurse through her dedication to her patients. |
Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation |
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Bruce Beynnon, Ph.D. The McClure Professorship in Musculoskeletal Research Establishing Donors: J. Warren and Lois H. McClure
Dr. Bruce Beynnon is a professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current McClure Professor in Musculoskeletal Research. The McClure Professorship was established in 1988 by J. Warren and
Lois H. McClure. |
Psychiatry |
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Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D. The Virginia H. Donaldson, M.D.’51 Professor Establishing Donors: Virginia H. Donaldson, M.D.’51;
Dr. Higgins is a professor of Psychology and Psychiatry in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current Virginia Donaldson, M.D.’51 Professor. The professorship was established in 2013 by Virginia Donaldson, M.D. Dr. Donaldson
was a professor of pediatrics and medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She was known for her research involving studies of mechanisms of blood coagulation and the compliment system. |
Vacant The Thomas M. Achenbach Chair in Developmental Psychopathology Establishing Donor: Research Center for Children, Youth and Families, Inc.;
Established in 2007 by the Research Center for Children, Youth and Families, Inc., the chair was created to support research and education in the Department of Psychiatry. |
Judith Lewis, M.D. Robert A. Pierattini, M.D. Green & Gold Professor in Psychiatry Establishing Donors: Katherine Teetor
Dr. Lewis is a professor of psychiatry. Dr. Lewis is the inaugural holder of the Pierattini Green and Gold Professoship. Katherine Teetor established this professorship to enhance excellence in teaching and research for the medical
discipline of psychiatry. |
Pathology |
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Mark Fung, M.D., Ph.D. Roy Korson, M.D. and Lorraine Korson, M.S. Green & Gold Professor of Pathology
Establishing Donors: Roy & Lorraine Korson Dr. Fung is a professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. He is the inaugural Korson Professor. This professorship was established in 2019 by the late Roy and Lorraine Korson, both of whom enjoyed long careers at the UVM Larner
College of Medicine. |
Pamela C. Gibson, M.D. The
Ernest Hiram Buttles, M.D. '08 Chair in Pathology
Dr. Gibson is an associate professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The Buttles Chair was established in 1984 to honor Ernest Hiram Buttles, professor of pathology and bacteriology from 1921 to 1946, to recognize and reward
exceptional teaching in the field of pathology. |
Sarah Nowak, Ph.D.
Blodwen S. Huber Early Career Green & Gold Professorship in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Establishing Donors: Sally Ann Huber, Ph.D. Dr. Nowak is an Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. She is the inaugural holder of this Green and Gold Professorship. This professorship was established in 2018 in memory of Dr. Sally Huber’s mother, Blodwen,
a lifelong advocate for learning and helping others to make a success of their lives. |
David Seward, M.D., Ph.D.
Elmer R. Huber Early Career Green & Gold Professorship in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Establishing Donors: Sally Ann Huber, Ph.D. Dr. Seward is an Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. He is the inaugural holder of this Green and Gold Professorship. This professorship was established in 2018 in memory of Dr. Sally Huber’s father,
Elmer, a lifelong advocate for learning and helping others to make a success of their lives.
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Jeffrey Horbar, M.D. The Jerold F. Lucey, M.D. Chair in Neonatal Medicine Establishing Donor: Vermont Oxford Network
Dr. Jeffrey Horbar is a professor of pediatrics in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current Jerold F. Lucey, M.D. Chair in Neonatal Medicine. Established in 2007 by the Vermont Oxford Network and many other donors to honor
Dr. Lucey, the Lucey Chair was created to advance the care of newborn infants and their families through research, education, and quality improvement in the Department of Pediatrics. |
C. Lawrence Kien, M.D., Ph.D. The Mary Kay Davignon Green & Gold Professor
Dr. C. Lawrence Kien is a professor of pediatrics and medicine in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current Mary Kay Davignon Green and Gold Professor. Established in 2005, the; Davignon Professorship was created to support
a faculty member in the Larner College of Medicine at the dean’s discretion. |
Marshall L. Land, Jr., M.D. The R. James McKay, Jr., M.D. Green & Gold Professor Establishing Donors: Friends and Family of R. James McKay
Dr. Marshall Land is a clinical professor of pediatrics in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current R. James McKay, M.D. Green and Gold Professor in Pediatrics. Established in 2006 through the generosity of many donors, the
McKay Professorship honors the founding chair of the department. |
Roger F. Soll, M.D. The Harry W. Wallace Professorship in Neonatology Establishing Donors: The Family of Harry W. Wallace
Dr. Roger F. Soll is a professor of pediatrics in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current Harry W. Wallace Professor of Neonatology. Established 1995 by the family of Harry W. Wallace, the professorship was created to reflect
Mr. Wallace’s philanthropic interests. |
Danielle Ehret, M.D. Asfaw Yemiru Green and Gold Professorship in Global Health
Establishing Donor: Vermont Oxford Network Dr. Ehret is an assocaite professor of Pediatrics and neonatologist. Dr. Ehret is the inaugural holder of the Yemiru Green and Gold Professorship in Global Health. This professorship honors Asfaw Yemiru, humanitarian, educator,
and fierce advocate for social justice. The Vermont Oxford Network endowed this professorship in memory of Asfaw's selfless devotion to the most vulnerable among us. |
Radiology |
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Jeffrey Klein, M.D. The A. Bradley Soule and John Tampas Green & Gold Professor Establishing Donors: Department of Radiology Faculty
Dr. Jeffrey Klein is a professor of radiology in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current A. Bradley Soule and John P. Tampas Green and Gold Professor of Radiology. Established in 2006, the professorship was created by many
donors to honor Drs. Tampas and Soule, both former chairs of The Department of Radiology. |
Kristen DeStigter, M.D. The John P. and Kathryn H. Tampas Green & Gold Professor Establishing Donors: John P.'51, M.D.'54 and Kathryn H. Tampas
Dr. Kristen DeStigter is a professor of Radiology in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current John P. and Kathryn H. Tampas Green and Gold professor in Radiology. The Tampas Professorship was established in 2005 by Dr. and
Mrs. Tampas to support education and research in the Department of Radiology. |
Surgery |
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Edward C. Borrazzo, M.D. Albert G. Mackay, M.D.'32 and H. Gordon Page, M.D.'45 Professor in Surgery Establishing Donor: H. Gordon Page, M.D.'45 Dr. Borrazzo is an associate professor of Surgery and division chief for General Surgery. This professorship was established in 2005 in honor of the former chair to support the academic mission of the Department of Surgery. |

Jonathan Boyson, Ph.D. Roger H. Allbee Professor of Surgery Establishing Donors: Roger H. Allbee, M.D.'31 & Mrs. Marion Berry Allbee Dr. Boyson is an associate professor and the division chief for Surgical Research. This professorship was established in 1992 to support the department of surgery. |

Christopher J. Brady, M.D. Duncan W. Persons, M.D. '34 Green & Gold Professorship Establishing Donors: Duncan W. Persons Dr. Brady is an ophthalmologist and assistant professor of surgery. This professorship was established in 2003 to support faculty working in Ophthalmology and Otolarnygology in the Department of Surgery. |

William Brundage, M.D. Green & Gold Professor of Otolaryngology Dr. Brundage is an otolaryngologist and an associate professor of surgery. Dr. Brundage is the inaugural holder of the Green and Gold Professorship in Otolaryngology. This professorship was established in 2013 through the generosity
of faculty in the department of surgery. |

Peter Cataldo, M.D., FACS, FASCRS Samuel B. & Michelle D. Labow Green & Gold Professor of Colon & Rectal Surgery Establishing Donors: Samuel & Michelle Labow
Dr. Cataldo is a professor of Surgery. This professorship was established in 2014 to recognize exceptional surgical faculty and to advance the holder's scholarly activities. |
Brian Y. Kim, M.D. The Elliot W. Shipman Professorship in Ophthalmology Establishing Donor: Dr. Elliot W. Shipman, M.D. 1885
Dr. Brian Kim is chief of the Division of Ophthalmology in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current Elliot W. Shipman Professor of Ophthalmology. The Shipman Professorship was created in 1934 by a bequest from Dr. Elliot W.
Shipman MD’1885. |
David N. Krag, M.D. The S.D. Ireland Family Professorship in Surgical Oncology Establishing Donors: The S.D. Ireland Family
Dr. David Krag is a professor of surgery in the Larner College of Medicine and is the current S.D. Ireland Family Professor in Surgical Oncology. The Ireland Professorship was established by the S.D. Ireland family in 1999 to
promote research to develop new treatments for patients with cancer. |

Carlos Marroquin, M.D. Green & Gold Professor of Transplant Surgery and Immunology
Dr. Marroquin is an associate professor of Surgery and the division chief for Transplant Surgery and Immunology. Dr. Marroquin is the inaugural Green & Gold Professor of Transplant Surgery and Immunology. This professorship was
established in 2013 through the generosity of faculty in the department of surgery. |

Mark Plante, M.D. Green & Gold Professor of Urology
Dr. Plante is a professor of Surgery and the division chief for Urology. Dr. Plante is the inaugural Green & Gold Professor of Urology. This professorship was established in 2013 through the generosity of faculty in the department
of surgery. |
Vacant The Frank P. Ittleman, M.D. Professor in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Established in 2013 by an anonymous donor, the Ittleman Chair has received additional contributions from many community members and will help the Larner College of Medicine and UVM Medical Center attract and retain nationally recognized
cardiothoracic surgeons in perpetuity. |

Kenneth Sartorelli, M.D. Green & Gold Professor of Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Sartorelli is a professor of Pediatrics and Surgery and the division chief for Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Sartorelli is the inaugural Green & Gold Professor of Pediatric Surgery. This professorship was established in 2013 through
the generosity of faculty in the department of surgery. |

Brian Sprague, Ph.D. Green & Gold Professor of Surgical Research
Dr. Sprague is an associate professor of Surgery and Biochemistry. Dr. Sprague is the inaugural Green & Gold Professor of Surgical Research. This professorship was established in 2013 through the generosity of faculty in the department
of surgery. |

Andrew Stanley, M.D., FACS Green & Gold Professor of Vascular Surgery
Dr. Stanley is an associate professor of Surgery. Dr. Stanley is the inaugural Green & Gold Professor of Vascular Surgery. This professorship was established in 2013 through the generosity of faculty in the department of surgery. |
Margaret Tandoh, M.D. Richard L. Gamelli, M.D.'74 Green & Gold Professor in Surgery Establishing Donors: Richard Gamelli, M.D. & Mary Gamelli
Dr. Tandoh is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the Larner College of Medicine.This professorship was established with a vision of integrating the knowledge gained through research
to improve and expand the UVM Department of Surgery's Burn Program. |
Vacant The Cordell E. Gross, M.D. Green & Gold Professor in Neurosurgery Establishing Donors: The Friends and Family of Cordell E. Gross, M.D.
Established in 2005 through the generosity of many donors, the Gross Professorship
honors a former chair of neurosurgery. |
Bruce Tranmer, M.D. Raymond M. P. Donaghy Professorship Establishing Donors: The Pizzagalli Foundation
Dr. Bruce Tranmer is a professor of surgery in the Larner College of Medicine and is the inaugural Raymond M. P. Donaghy Professor. This professorship was established to honor Raymond "Pete" Donaghy, M.D., one of the pioneers of modern neurosurgery. It supports excellence in training of neursurgeons and outstanding patient care. |
Vacant The Peter Weimersheimer, M.D. Professor in Emergency Medicine
Established in 2013 by an anonymous donor, the Weimersheimer Professorship was created to advance clinical and academic Emergency Medicine at the Larner College of Medicine and UVM Medical Center. |
University of Vermont Cancer Center |
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Randall F. Holcombe, M.D., M.B.A. J. Walter Juckett Chair in Cancer Research
Establishing Donor: J. Walter Juckett Cancer Research Foundation Dr. Holcombe is director of the UVM Cancer Center and chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine. This chair was established to honor J. Walter Juckett, founder of the Lake Champlain
Cancer Research Organization. |
Gary S. Stein, PhD The Arthur Jason Perelman, M.D. '52 Professor
Establishing Donor: Arthur Jason Perelman, M.D. '52 Dr. Stein is Chair of the University of Vermont Department of Biochemistry and Director of the University of Vermont Cancer Center. He is also the current holder of the Arthur Jason Perelman, M.D. '52 Professor.
The professorship was established in 2014 by Arthur Jason Perelman, M.D. '52 to recognize and support the invaluable work of research in cancer.
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Vacant The Irwin H. Krakoff, M.D. Green & Professor Establishing Donors: The Friends and Family of Irwin H. Krakoff, M.D.
Established in 2003 in honor of Dr. Krakoff, the first director of the UVM Cancer Center, this professorship supports outstanding faculty research in the UVM Cancer Center. |
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