Program Director
Amanda Kallen, MD
Associate Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Interim Program Director, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Amanda N. Kallen, MD is an Associate Professor and Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and UVM Medical Center. Dr. Kallen provides comprehensive reproductive endocrinology and infertility care, with clinical expertise spanning IVF, fertility preservation, reproductive aging, menopause, primary ovarian insufficiency, endometriosis, and inclusive family-building care for LGBTQ+ patients and families. She is especially committed to expanding fertility preservation options and advocating for insurance coverage of reproductive health as an essential component of cancer survivorship care, and she is deeply interested in the emotional, mental, and physical health dimensions of infertility and reproductive care.
Dr. Kallen has contributed extensively to national and international scholarship in reproductive medicine, co-authoring clinical guidelines, textbooks, and chapters on primary ovarian insufficiency, endometriosis, enhanced recovery after surgery, infertility, and reproductive health. She has held prominent leadership roles across the field, including prior service on the Executive Board of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and current positions on the Executive Boards of the Society for Reproductive Investigation and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Following her Ob/Gyn residency and REI fellowship at Yale, Dr. Kallen spent ten years on Yale’s faculty before joining UVM. At UVM, she enjoys building cross-departmental collaborations that bring together diverse expertise and perspectives from colleagues across specialties. Having benefited tremendously from mentorship, sponsorship, and people who opened doors and lifted her up throughout her own career, she is deeply committed to doing the same for others. She loves watching trainees discover their scientific curiosity and pride, whether through spirited debates about the literature, the excitement of a new research idea, the joy of a first successful embryo transfer or research award, or the moment when a clinical problem becomes a question they are determined to solve. She is equally committed to helping trainees build sustainable careers in medicine, teaching that work-life balance is less about keeping every ball in the air and more about knowing which are glass, which are rubber, and which can be set down for a season.
Outside of work, Dr. Kallen can often be found sailing, skiing, traveling, exploring grocery stores in other countries, or practicing increasingly gentle forms of yoga (the kind where lying down is a major feature). She and her husband, Josh, have two young boys, four cats, one dog, and an au pair, which means their home life offers daily opportunities to practice triage, negotiation, and chaos management. She is a former Division I fencer, once spoke Japanese fluently while living in Okinawa, and has since dabbled in French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin. Her reading habits range from serious nonfiction to Stephen King, though she remains unconvinced by the hype around Project Hail Mary. She also enjoys good-naturedly keeping her UVM Interventional Radiology colleagues on their toes, a task made easier by being married to one of them. She is happiest when an adventure involves family, food, the outdoors, or preferably all three.
Faculty
Erica Bove, MD
Assistant Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Erica Bove, MD is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Her clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of fertility care, including in vitro fertilization and the management of complex reproductive endocrine disorders. She has a focused interest in the intersection between metabolism and reproduction and is known for delivering highly individualized, evidence-based care that integrates technical excellence with deep attention to the patient experience.
Dr. Bove’s academic interests center on physician wellness and medical education. She has led the development of innovative curricula at multiple institutions, including resident and fellow didactics, ultrasound training programs, and national wellness initiatives through APGO/CREOG. She is actively involved in the American Medical Women’s Association Fertility Working Group. Her scholarly work has been recognized with multiple national awards, including honors from the Endocrine Society for excellence in research and presentation. She previously served as the Program Director for UVM's Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility program, and before that, she was the Medical Director of Boston IVF–Syracuse. She was also the Director of REI Resident and Medical Student Education at the University of Michigan, and she continues to be an active leader in advancing reproductive medicine education.
Her approach to teaching and mentorship is grounded in collaboration, psychological safety, and graduated responsibility. She fosters an environment where trainees feel supported to ask thoughtful questions, engage in critical thinking, and develop progressive independence with confidence. Her goal is to train not only highly skilled reproductive endocrinologists, but also thoughtful physicians who practice with both rigor and humanity. She takes a deeply human approach to education, often citing "the hidden curriculum," to help set up her trainees for a meaningful life.
In addition to her academic and clinical work, Dr. Bove is the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility, a coaching platform supporting women physicians and professionals navigating infertility. Her colleagues benefit immensely from her role as a coach. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time outdoors—skiing, kayaking, running, and practicing yoga—and is known to unwind by singing on the treadmill, going to Orange Theory classes (preferably with her colleagues), and running at least one half-marathon per year.
Jennifer Dundee, MD
Assistant Professor of ObGyn (under review for promotion)
Medical Director of REI
Clinical Director of IVF
My primary professional activity is clinical care, with additional focus in education and administration. Areas of interest include fertility preservation, reproductive surgery, Gyn ultrasound, adolescent gynecology, and reproductive endocrinopathies. I am an examiner for the REI Oral Boards, course director for the MS4 REI Elective, and site director for Dartmouth resident REI rotation at UVM.
I was an embryologist for 3 years and completed a Masters in Clinical Embryology (in Europe) before deciding to go to medical school to become an REI. I am an Orange Theory addict; recently completed my 600th class. Being on a boat is the best way for me to live "in the moment". Lake Champlain in the summer is a truly magical place. I love hearing live music and have been to hundreds of concerts over the years. The Burlington music scene does not disappoint!
Navid Esfandiari, PhD, HCLD, ELD
Professor and IVF and Andrology Laboratories Director
Navid Esfandiari, PhD, ELD, HCLD, is a Clinical Professor and the IVF and Andrology Laboratories Director at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Dr Esfandiari has been a hands-on clinical embryologist for nearly three decades, has published over 100 papers and book chapters in the field of human reproduction, and his current research is focusing on improving IVF treatment outcome. Dr Esfandiari serves in American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Patient Education Committee as well as the SART Quality Assurance Committee.
Areas of interest/expertise: Andrology, Embryology, human reproduction, and improving IVF treatment outcomes
Peter A. Holoch, MD
Assistant Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Dr. Holoch received his medical degree from the University of Vermont. He completed his internship in Surgery, his Urology residency and Male Infertility Fellowship from the University of Iowa. Dr. Holoch's research interests include the effect of low-dose clomiphene citrate on spermatogenesis in the rat as well as the effects of opioids on spermatogenesis. Dr. Holoch is the Program Director and plays an active role in residency teaching. Dr. Holoch specializes in infertility, erectile dysfunction, and reconstructive urology. He is a member of the American Urological Association, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Julia Johnson, MD
Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Professor Emeritus and Former Chair, UMass Chan Medical School
I came to UVM in 1990 from my REI Fellowship and was involved in establishing the IVF program and becoming a clinical researcher and educator. Before leaving for the position of OB/GYN Chair at the University of Massachusetts, I was fortunate to be involved in providing clinical care to all aspects of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility patients, performing minimally invasive surgery, and advancing infertility treatment. As the OB/GYN Residency Director and then the REI Fellowship Director, I was committed to advancing educational services to our students, residents, and fellows at UVM. My research in the areas of hormonal contraception, hormonal impact on neurologic function, postmenopausal health, and academic gynecologic education also involved my UVM colleagues including residents and fellows. As the REI Division Director, I had the privilege of recruiting outstanding faculty and fellows. Many active years with ASRM, ACOG, and the AMA as an academic representative allowed me to contribute to promote OB/GYN and REI as critical portions of health care. After retiring and becoming a Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts in 2020, I returned home to Vermont to relax on Lake Champlain with my husband. Yet UVM needed me! I have been pleased to continue to offer patient care and education through the last 6 years and continue to highly value my time with REI Fellows.
Teaching is my way to learn from the learners. I enjoy hearing their insights and approaches to complex medical issues. It is a joy to observe their academic growth as their knowledge advances.
Outside of REI: Still love quiet days on the lake with my beloved husband of 42 years and time spent with our family.