Posts about medical education in the United States, globally, and at the UVM Larner College of Medicine written by faculty, staff, medical students, and alumni at UVM Larner Med.
Topics frequently covered include the medical school journey, advice for incoming medical students or applicants, curriculum advances over the years, and more.
Visit our affiliated blog – Global Health Diaries for reflections from the Global Health Program at UVM Larner Med and the Western Connecticut Health Network, part of Nuvance Health at https://uvmmedicineglobalhealth.wordpress.com/
Aiden Masters is a third-year medical student at the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine.
In the following blog post, he reflects on how volunteering to play the part of Dr. Moo, the medical school mascot, has been one of the most unexpected, but rewarding adventures of his medical school journey.
Udderly Cool – The Challenges and Joys of Mascot Duty Read More »
Robert B. McLafferty, M.D.’90, M.B.A., is a Larner alumnus, Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine in the Division of Vascular Surgery in Portland, Oregon. He is also the Medical Director of the Wound and Hyperbaric Center.
In the following blog post, he highlights his journey from being a vascular surgeon and academic leader to rediscovering his passion for music and songwriting later in life, encouraging everyone to pursue passions beyond their career.
Rediscovering Passions: A Surgeon’s Musical Journey Read More »
This opinion piece ran in VTDigger on November 23, 2025 by UVM Cancer Center Director Randall Holcombe, M.D., M.B.A., professor of medicine at the Larner College of Medicine. Opinion pieces give voice to the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine community members and do not represent the college’s views.
UVM Rural Cancer Care Initiatives Read More »
