Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UVM Emergency Medicine Residency program, launched in 2019 at the University of Vermont, offers a unique training experience focused on humility, integrity, and clinical excellence. The program is designed around the pillars of a prominent academic medical center, comprehensive training across diverse clinical environments, and the beauty of Burlington, Vermont. Residents benefit from faculty expertise in over 14 emergency medicine subspecialties and are prepared to handle care in austere, resource-limited settings. Their mission includes fostering clinically competent and socially aware emergency physicians, guided by a responsive faculty dedicated to resident feedback and growth.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UVM Emergency Medicine Residency does not explicitly mention IMG-friendliness, however, the program is open to applications from international medical graduates, as it accepts applications through ERAS. Additionally, the program emphasizes a diverse training environment which can be indicative of an IMG-friendly attitude, thus welcoming IMGs to apply.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
Address
University of Vermont Medical Center, 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Program Director
Richard Bounds, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the UVM Emergency Medicine Residency program has a total of 18 residents across different years of study. This includes both MD and IMG residents who contribute to a diverse and collaborative training atmosphere.
PGY-1 MD
Currently, there are approximately 12 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the UVM Emergency Medicine Residency program for the academic year 2023-2024. This reflects a growing program with significant interest from diverse applicants.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Based on the most recent data, there are currently 4 PGY-1 residents from international medical schools enrolled in the UVM Emergency Medicine Residency program.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
We will be accepting applications to join our program each year in September through ERAS. Our interview season runs from October through January on a rolling invitation basis.
Application
Applications accepted each year in September through ERAS. Interview season runs from October through January on a rolling invitation basis.
# of Locations
Nine regional hospitals and various community and rural hospitals.
Fellowship
The UVM Emergency Medicine residency offers various fellowship options such as Wilderness Medicine Fellowship, Medical Education / Simulation Fellowship, and Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship. Their recent graduates have successfully applied for fellowships in various specialties, reflecting the program's focus on comprehensive training and post-residency opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
Three essential components make UVM the ideal emergency medicine program: Prominent Academic Medical Center, Training Across the Entire Resource Spectrum, Amazing Location.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for three years.
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Alumni
All 18 graduates from the first three classes landed their #1 choice for fellowship or practice location.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
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PGY-1 Salary
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