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This week, we are joined by Dr. Anne Morris and Jennifer Gaudreau to talk about their work with Vermont's Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program. Dr. Morris is the Associate Dean for Primary Care and AHEC Associate Professor of Family Medicine here at the Larner College of Medicine, but shares her personal experiences of practicing medicine in Vermont and why she values being here. Jennifer Gaudreau, a lifelong Vermonter, is a Physician Placement Professional at Vermont AHEC and shares the behind the scenes of how she gets doctors to locations that fit best with their goals. We hope you enjoy our conversation about what it is like to be a physician in Vermont, what it takes to recruit physicians here, and what the AHEC Program does to bolster the medical community in Vermont and across the country.

Co-Hosts on this Episode:

Selena Henry

Daron Forohar

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Edited by: Daron Forohar

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In today's current political and public health climate, the future landscape of healthcare can feel uncertain. Luckily for us, Selena and Brandon had a chance to speak with the current American College of Physicians (ACP) President, Dr. Jan Carney, about how medical students, physicians, and providers can be advocates as individuals and as larger organizations such as the ACP. Long time listeners of Green Mountain Medicine may remember that we interviewed Dr. Carney back in 2019, but while the world has changed dramatically since then, Dr. Carney's dedication to public health has been unwavering. 

Co-Hosts on this Episode:

Brandon Lawson

Selena Henry

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Edited by: Daron Forohar

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With Haley Bayne and Caity Decara having started their residency in Internal Medicine, our new set of Green Mountain Medicine Podcast hosts have stepped in. Larner College of Medicine students Brandon Lawson, Daron Forohar, and Selena Henry introduce themselves to listeners and discuss some of their ideas for the future of the podcast (Necromancy may be required). Please enjoy our quick transition episode and get excited for more episodes to come!

Co-Hosts:

Brandon Lawson

Daron Forohar

Selena Henry

Music: Diminished provided by mobygratis

Edited by: Daron Forohar

For suggestions, inquiries, or concerns: [email protected]

In this episode of GMM, we sit down with a couple, Drs. Erika Dorff and Will Lorentzen, who are serving as co-chief residents of internal medicine at UVMMC to discuss their individual paths to IM and what ultimately drew them to train at UVMMC. They share what motivated each of them to pursue chief residency and reflect on how being partners influences the way they approach leadership, communication, and decision-making in their roles. The conversation also explores what they have learned from each other about being a physician, as well as the fellowship and career paths they are undertaking and how they continue navigating those decisions together.

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In this episode, Dr. Andrea Rosen, a first-year endocrinology fellow at UVMMC (@uvmmc_endo on Instagram), opens with a rapid-fire endocrine round, from her favorite organ and go-to hormone excuse to T3 vs. T4, metformin’s true identity, and endocrinology in five words. She then shares what inspired her to pursue medicine, the biggest learning curves of her first fellowship year, and the moments that reaffirmed her choice of endocrinology. Dr. Rosen also offers advice for trainees considering the field and reflects on where she hopes to take her career next.

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In this episode, Dr. Allen Repp, a hospitalist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and Vice Chair of Quality in the Department of Medicine, shares what inspired his path in internal medicine and what continues to energize his work today. He reflects on the mentors who shaped his approach to patient care and teaching, the rewards and challenges of daily life as a hospitalist, and the principles behind UVMMC’s High-Value Care and Quality Program. Dr. Repp also discusses what first sparked his commitment to high-value care and offers his perspective on how the culture of medicine in the U.S. could evolve for the better.

In this episode, family nurse practitioner Sara Headley shares how her journey from nurse to entrepreneur led her to launch Mint Health in Vermont (https://www.minthealthvt.com/), where she’s devoted to providing thoughtful, individualized care, with a special focus on young female athletes. She discusses how her own love of cycling has become a form of meditation, grounding her in purpose and resilience as she navigates building a business in healthcare. Listeners will hear how Sara envisions Mint Health as more than a clinic: it’s a space for mentorship, holistic wellness, and empowering the next generation of women in sport.

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Barbery, an internal medicine hospitalist and IM Program Director at Danbury Hospital, a University of Vermont clinical site, shares what drew him to hospital medicine, how his role has evolved, and the qualities that make a standout IM resident. He also reflects on balancing efficiency with humanism and trends in the residency application process.

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In this episode, Dr. Alla Rudinskaya, the Anthony and Patty Rizzo Endowed Chair in Rheumatology, who has a passion for education and healthcare innovation, discusses the complexities of ANA testing, the importance of thoughtful interpretation, and why a positive result doesn’t always equal disease. She also advocates for expanding the role of physician assistants in rheumatology to meet growing patient demand and emphasizes that in many cases, it is okay not to have a definitive diagnosis, as long as patients are heard. 

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In this episode, Dr. Anirudh Hirve is a new intern starting at The Ohio State University Internal Medicine Residency Program. He shares his journey through the residency interview process, what drew him to internal medicine, and the mindset he embraced along the way. Dr. Hirve reminds us that this process doesn’t define who you are, but rather it reveals who you are meant to become.

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