Meet Our Fellows

What Alena enjoys about Vermont: I love Vermont because it feels like home. The charm of Burlington as a college town brings such a sense of warmth and connection, with a vibrant culture, great restaurants, and opportunities to gather as a community. I deeply appreciate Vermont’s political climate, which reflects values of inclusivity and thoughtfulness that I share. I’m inspired by the beauty of the outdoors in every season, from snowy winters to vibrant autumns, and I love that there’s always something to do outside. Vermont is also an incredible place to raise a family—the community feels safe and welcoming, and the public schools are outstanding. Altogether, Vermont offers the perfect mix of natural beauty, strong values, and family-friendly living that makes me excited to be here.

What Benjamin enjoys about Vermont: he University of Vermont's Pain Medicine Fellowship has excellent attendings, a comprehensive curriculum, broad clinical experience with lots of exposure to procedures, structured teaching, and a training environment that fosters graded responsibility. Downtown Burlington is beautiful, and a couple of blocks from the spectacular waterfront of Lake Champlain. There is great hiking, gravel and mountain biking nearby. Also, the city of Burlington, and the surrounding area is full of Farm-to-table cuisine, local breweries, and excellent ice-cream.