Development and Alumni Relations

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Benjamin 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 

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.

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.

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.

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         

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.       

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.    

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.     

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.

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 

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.

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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. 

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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.

Randall F. Holcombe, M.D., M.B.A.
J. Walter Juckett Chair in Cancer Research

Establishing Donor: J. Walter Juckett Cancer Research Foundation

Gary S. Stein, PhD
The Arthur Jason Perelman, M.D. '52 Professor

Establishing Donor: Arthur Jason Perelman, M.D. '52

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The Irwin H. Krakoff, M.D. Green & Professor
Establishing Donors: The Friends and Family of Irwin H. Krakoff, M.D.