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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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  • Wrenn quoted in National Geographic Article about New "ParkRx" Approach
    June 29, 2017 by Michelle Bookless
    In a June 29 National Geographic article, "Doctors Are Prescribing Park Visits to Boost Patient Health," Sean Wrenn, a surgeon at the UVM Medical Center weighs in on the pros and cons of the so-called "Park Prescription Program."
  • Tarleton Study Finds Magnesium is Effective and Safe Treatment for Depression
    June 27, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
  • GPS for Cell "Highways"? 3D Model System Illustrates How Molecular Motors Navigate
    June 27, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    In cells, cargo that contains tiny packages of critical biological material, such as insulin, are transported by teams of minuscule myosin molecular “motors” along complex actin filament “highways.” How these motors reach their destination when confronted with numerous intersections without GPS is a mystery. In a new study published in Nature Communications, University of Vermont researchers built three-dimensional (3D) actin highways with intersections as well as under- and over-passes within microfluidic chambers to emulate the complicated highways that myosin motors see in cells.
  • Jeffries Receives Master Scholar Award at 2017 IAMSE Meeting
    June 22, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    A strongly held commitment to providing the highest-quality physicians possible is the driving force behind a career dedicated to medical teaching work of Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education William Jeffries, Ph.D. Earlier this month, his educational scholarship was honored with the prestigious Master Scholar Award from the International Association for Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) at the organization’s annual meeting, hosted by the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.
  • Class of 2016 Reports High Satisfaction Rates in AAMC Graduate Questionnaire
    June 20, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    After graduating just over one year ago, members of the Larner College of Medicine’s Class of 2016 – along with medical school graduates across the country – participated in the Association of American Medical Colleges’ (AAMC) Medical School Graduation Questionnaire (GQ), a national questionnaire that serves as a tool for medical schools to use in program evaluation and to improve the medical student experience.
  • Larner College of Medicine Fourth Year Students Share Their Stories
    June 19, 2017 by Erin Post
  • International Medical Science Educators Meeting Shines Light on Larner’s Active Learning
    June 16, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    A record 600+ health science educators from around the world attended the 21st Annual International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Meeting, hosted by the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and showcasing the College's active learning initiatives.
  • DeStigter Appointed Chair and Health Care Service Chief of Radiology
    June 15, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    Frederick Morin, M.D., dean of the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, and Claude Deschamps, M.D., president of the University of Vermont Health Network – Medical Group, have announced the appointment of Kristen DeStigter, M.D., FACR, as chair of the Department of Radiology at the UVM Larner College of Medicine and Health Care Service Chief of Radiology at the UVM Medical Center.
  • LaMantia Elected American Geriatrics Society Fellow
    June 13, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    Michael LaMantia, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of medicine and section head of geriatric medicine at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, was among 18 leading healthcare professionals honored as elected AGS Fellows at the 2017 American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Annual Scientific Meeting held May 18-20 in San Antonio, Texas.
  • UVM Stem Cell Conference Travel Scholarship Honors Alpha-1 Founder
    June 13, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    The “Stem Cells, Cell Therapies, and Bioengineering in Lung Biology and Diseases” conference at the University of Vermont now offers a new, competitive travel scholarship that honors the legacy of late Alpha-1 Foundation co-founder John W. Walsh, who passed away March 7, 2017.
  • Delaney featured in “College Guide for LGBTQ Students”
    June 12, 2017 by Michelle Bookless
    University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion Director Tiffany Delaney, MA.Ed. is featured in a comprehensive online “College Guide for LGBTQ Students”.
  • Gramling Discusses Honesty in Communicating with Cancer Patients with USA Today
    June 9, 2017 by Madi Wood
    Robert Gramling, M.D., associate professor of family medicine at the UVM Larner College of Medicine, speaks about communicating honestly with cancer patients about their prognosis in a June 9 USA Today article.
  • UVM-Based Biomedical Entrepreneurship Course and Public Seminar Series Launches June 16
    June 8, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    i-TREP – a University of Vermont-based biomedical entrepreneurship training program – is sponsoring an intensive summer course that will take place at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM June 16 to 23, 2017.
  • Diehl and Scarpino Receive Inugural UVM Biomedical Engineering Pilot Research Grant
    June 8, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    Researchers Sean Diehl, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine and a Vaccine Testing Center immunologist, and Sam Scarpino, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, have been awarded the inaugural University of Vermont Biomedical Engineering Program Pilot Research Program grant for their project, “Integrating omics and clinical data to study dengue infection.”
  • AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges)
    June 6, 2017 by Kris Krisberg
    More than a century ago, medical students often had to buy tickets to attend lectures. Some schools even relied on ticket revenues to pay faculty. Today, those tickets are curious relics from the past, while the lecture continues as a staple of medical education.
  • Flipped Classrooms: Scrapping Lectures in Favor of Active Learning
    June 6, 2017 by Kris Krisberg
    More than a century ago, medical students often had to buy tickets to attend lectures. Some schools even relied on ticket revenues to pay faculty. Today, those tickets are curious relics from the past, while the lecture continues as a staple of medical education.
  • George Till, M.D. named Leader of Generalist Division in OB/GYN
    June 5, 2017 by Ira Bernstein
    Dr. George Till will assume responsibility for leading the Generalist division within the department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive sciences. George will be replacing Dr. Elisabeth Wegner who has served admirably in this role since 2015 and has now chosen to return to her primary professional passion, providing the highest quality of clinical care to her patients.
  • Boston Globe (front page!)
    June 5, 2017 by Kate Skinas
    The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont’s commitment to increasing active learning in place of traditional lectures was been featured on Page 1 of the February 1 issue of the Boston Globe.
  • Dr. Kennith Sartorelli Invested as Green and Gold Professor of Pediatric Surgery at UVM
    June 2, 2017 by Mark Ray
    Kennith Sartorelli, M.D., a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Surgery at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, and division chief of pediatric surgery and surgeon-in-chief at the UVM Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital, was invested in a formal ceremony on June 2 as the inaugural Green and Gold Professor of Pediatric Surgery.
  • Medical Reunion Celebrates and Honors Alumni from Classes of 1947-2012
    June 2, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur
    The Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont welcomed alumni from classes ending in “7” and “2” at Medical Reunion June 2 to 4, 2017. Highlights included an investiture ceremony for Kennith Sartorelli, M.D.’87, as the inaugural Green & Gold Professor of Pediatric Surgery; the Class of 1967 50th Reunion lunch and medallion ceremony; tours of the College and UVM Medical Center; and the Celebration of Achievements Awards and Recognition Ceremony.