Department of Family Medicine

Family Medicine Scholarship Program

The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Department of Family Medicine aims to enhance the production and dissemination of innovation by family medicine faculty and to promote extramural funding for our scholarship.  To meet this objective, the department will provide funding for academic projects which align with Department of Family Medicine priorities on a competitive basis and pending annual funding allocations.  All UVM LCOM faculty in the Clinical Scholars or Education Scholars Pathways are encouraged to apply for this support to enhance their scholarship. The funding is in the form of a grant to support scholarship in research, education, or quality improvement. The research funding announcement (RFA) is typically late fall of each year with due date for applications at the end of February.

Family Medicine Enhanced Training Program Application

The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine (LCOM) Department of Family Medicine aims to have highly skilled family medicine faculty to train the next generation of clinicians.  To meet this objective, the Department will fund additional trainings which align with Department of Family Medicine priorities and needs on a competitive basis and pending annual funding allocations.  All UVM LCOM faculty in the Clinical Scholar or Education Scholar Pathways are encouraged to apply for this support to enhance their knowledge and skills. The research funding announcement (RFA) is typically late fall of each year with due date for applications at the end of February.

Examples of funded Family Medicine Scholarship Program grants and Enhanced Training Program Grants

“Lifestyle Medicine Shared Medical appointments as a Framework for Chronic Disease Management and Learner Education” Whitney Calkins, MD (PI- Assistant Professor of Family Medicine), Emily Clairmont, RD (Department of Nutrition Services), Kate Geschwind, MD (PGY2 Family Medicine Resident) 2022-2024

“Gender Affirming Care Collaboration: Improving Awareness and Patient Experiences through a Medical Home for Gender Diversity” Anya Jokela, MD (PI- Assistant Professor of Family Medicine), Kathy Mariani, MD PMH (Associate Professor of Family Medicine) 2022-2024

“POCUS: Is there a Role in Primary Care?” Ben Clements, MD (PI- Assistant Professor of Family Medicine) 2022-2023

Enhance Training Award- Ultrasound Leadership Academy Ben Clements, MD 2021-2022

“Advancing Family Medicine Education in Gynecology” Clara Keegan, MD (PI- Associate Professor in Family Medicine), Katrina Sexhauer, MD (graduate, FM Residency Program), Tahlia Wolfgang, DO (graduate, FM Residency Program) 2021-2023