Our Fellows

About living in VT and training at UVM:
I was drawn to UVM by the well-rounded, academic clinical training, and the supportive training environment. Vermont is a great place to live and create balance between life inside and outside the hospital.

Career plans: 
Undecided

Fun facts/Hobbies:
I grew up in Colorado, and have lived in 6 states or provinces, including Vermont. Hobbies include gardening, hiking and cooking.

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM:
Vermont is such a beautiful place to be year-round and I was really looking to have a slower paced life outside of the hospital. I enjoyed my training at UVM for residency so much so that I stayed an extra year as chief resident. It is amazing how much fun you can have at work when you are seeing diverse pathologies and enjoy the people you work with.

Career Interests of Plans:

General, Prevention

Fun Facts/Hobbies:
I first learned how to ride a bike as an adult (in Vermont!) Outside of work I like going on the Burlington Bike Path, kayaking, and in general spending time on Lake Champlain. I hope to learn to ski by the time I am done with fellowship.

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: 
This program stands out to me because of its comprehensive training within a supportive and nurturing environment. There is great camaraderie among fellows, which fosters a sense of community. The faculty’s dedication to teaching and mentorship is evidence in their approach and supportive nature, creating a space where I feel encouraged to excel. Additionally, the program’s beautiful location in Burlington, surrounded by the stunning natural landscapes of Vermont, offers an inspiring setting that complements the academic rigor, making it an ideal place to both live and learn.

Career Interests/Plans:
Undecided – interested in all aspects of general cardiology

Fun Facts/Hobbies:
Cooking, hiking, watching movies and recent hot yoga fanatic

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVMMC:
I came to Vermont for the beautiful views and easy access to nature, but decided to stay for how supportive UVMMC has been. From day one as a resident, to my time
as chief resident, and now starting cardiology fellowship I have always felt well supported and like everyone is committed to helping me be the best that I can be.
UVMMC is definitely my second family.

Career Interests or Plan:
Still exploring the options cardiology has to offer.

Fun Fact/Hobbies:
Spending time with my wonderful wife (who is starting MFM
fellowship here) and our 10-month-old son!

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: I was drawn to Vermont and UVM by the combination of academic excellence, clinical diversity, and natural beauty. Vermont is a wonderful place to live and work, with its scenic landscapes, friendly communities, and outdoor activities. UVM is a great place to train, with its incredibly supportive faculty. I feel lucky to be part of this amazing team.

Career Interests or Plans: Interventional

Fun Facts/Hobbies: I enjoy playing video games and discovering new restaurants.

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: I was struck by how palpable the warm camaraderie of this program was on interview day, despite it being entirely virtual my year. One month into fellowship and I can say that has certainly borne out. UVM Cardiology stuck out on the trail as a well-balanced program with both robust clinical training and strong academic roots. This is my first time living in Vermont and I’m excited to soak in all the natural beauty, food, and culture.

Career Interests or Plans: Undecided – preliminarily interested in imaging, heart failure, and med ed

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Hobbies include photography, cooking, non-strenuous outdoor activities, and going to plays, comedy shows, and art museums.

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: Vermont is an incredibly beautiful state with a gorgeous natural substrate for adventuring, and where the populace champions a culture of acceptance and inclusion. Our program echoes the Vermont/Burlington spirit with a supportive, interesting, and fun group of faculty and fellows who all work together to care for patients with interesting, complex, and exciting cardiac conditions.

Career Interests or Plans: Undecided

Fun Facts/Hobbies:

• Cooking: Relaxing hobby at the end of the day. I enjoy making and eating food from cultures around the world as a window to different cultures and a surrogate for travel.
• Hiking/Traveling: I have hiked and camped in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, and in Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Italy and elsewhere.

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: Everyone at UVM, from the cafeteria staff to the attendings, is super friendly and seems genuinely happy to be here. The program provides excellent, well-balanced training with plenty of space to explore specific interests and career options. Burlington also seems like an amazing place to raise my young family with great access to the outdoors!

Career Interests or Plans: Undecided! I think ACHD would be a good way to honor my pediatrics training, but really like everything so far, so maybe general cardiology. 

Fun Facts/Hobbies:

• Raised in New Hampshire and spent the past seven years in Maine—I’m excited to see if VT can claim the title of my favorite northern New England state!
• Hobbies include trail running, mountain biking, skiing (downhill, skate, Nordic BC, and skijoring), basketball, and Dungeons & Dragons. 
• My wife, Anne, and I have two young sons, two Siberian huskies, and two cats.

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM
I am really excited to begin fellowship at UVM. The program camaraderie was very apparent during my interview day and immediately drew me to the program. Vermont is an incredible place to live and I am really excited to explore the state.

Career Interests or Plans
Interventional

Fun Facts/Hobbies

• Hobbies include backpacking, weightlifting, reading, cooking, and stressing about Boston sports teams
• I love to cross country ski, but have never been downhill skiing before (hoping to rectify that this year)

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: UVM provides all the benefits of a tertiary academic medical center in a small, but diverse city with plenty to do. You can learn about cardiac rehab from the likes of Dr. Ades, bike across Burlington, and have dinner while looking out at Lake Champlain. In that way, UVM offers a great work-life balance.

Career Interests or Plans: Advanced Heart Failure with a focus on cardiac psychology and optimization of medical therapies

Fun Facts/Hobbies: I enjoy playing video games, working out and trying new restaurants.

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: I had such invaluable experiences here as a I resident that I knew I wanted to continue my training here as a cardiology fellow. The hospital is unique in that it acts both as the community hospital for Burlington proper, but also the primary academic center for the state of Vermont and most of northern New York. Here, you will see a wide variety of cardiac pathology and receive exceptional, individualized training and mentorship from the Cardiology faculty. I also cannot say enough good things about the people here. They are all kind, supportive, and have made this place feel like a second home for me!

Career Interests or Plans: Still trying to figure it out, but early interests include Advanced Heart Failure and Electrophysiology. I also have an interest in medical education and curriculum development.Fun

Facts/Hobbies

• Born and raised on Long Island, New York
• My wife, Christine, and I have a seven-year-old Beagle mix named Ernie who loves to come with us on hikes and chase squirrels
• Outside the hospital, I enjoy hiking, fishing, playing on the UVM resident-fellow soccer team, and exploring Vermont’s craft breweries. Christine and I also took up snowboarding last winter!

Special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: Balanced clinical education in a beautiful location.  

Career Interests or Plans: Undecided

Fun Facts/Hobbies

• Raised in North Dakota and prefers the TV show Fargo to the movie Fargo
• Running, hiking national parks, dinning and traveling to new locations

Career Interests or Plans: Interventional

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: UVM offers a fantastic blend of excellent clinical training and research opportunities in a very collegial environment and exquisite location with abundant
activities to do all year round. I love this place. 

Fun Facts/Hobbies

• I was once invited to visit the president of India when I didn’t miss a school day for 4 years straight.
• Favorite book: The Power of Now

Career Interests or Plans: Interventional, Clinical Research

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: Apart from the excellent and well rounded clinical exposure, UVM offers faculty who are committed to academic teaching. In my short stay so far, everyone has been easily approachable and accessible with an amazing camaraderie amongst the fellows.

Fun Facts/Hobbies

• I enjoy traveling and photography (especially to historical locations and national parks)
• I enjoy playing Squash and am a recreational swimmer.

Career Interests: Electrophysiology, Bioengineering

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: What attracted me to UVM is that it offers excellent clinical training with research opportunities that span the clinical realm as well as the basic science realm, including innovative bioengineering research. Despite being new to Vermont, I have already experienced a great variety of outdoors activities and more is available in all seasons. I cannot wait to go skiing during the winter months.

Fun Facts/Hobbies

• Amateur tennis player and a tennis fanatic. One of my goals is to attend all four Grand Slams and most importantly to take my dad to Wimbledon.
• Harry Potter aficionado, though I have yet to visit the Harry Potter parks in Orlando and London.
• I love all Asian cuisine, from the Middle East to the Far East. I could easily live off of Sushi if it were sustainable to life.

Career Interests: Academic Electrophysiology

A special note about living in Vermont and training at UVM: Vermont and UVM offer a very welcoming and friendly environment. Fellows enjoy a close relationship to the faculty and everyone values a strong team approach to providing care and furthering the mission of the department.

Fun Facts/Hobbies

• Worked as youth basketball coach during medical school
• Greatly enjoy the outdoors in all seasons: hiking, biking, running, snowboarding, or kiteboarding