Our Strategy | LCOM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | The University of Vermont(title)

Our work is informed by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with university and clinical partners, which employs metrics established through a campus climate survey and various other data points to identify our goals.
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Shared Equity Leadership

From institutional leaders to faculty, staff, and students, every member of our community contributes to fostering an inclusive environment at the Larner College of Medicine.

Strategic Plans

Larner College of Medicine - Vision 2025: A Unified Strategic Plan
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Vision 2025

Vision 2025 is the result of faculty, staff and students embarking on an inclusive, thoughtful analysis of our mission, values, priorities, and goals, to develop a strategic plan that is woven into our culture, guiding our decisions and actions.

Vision 2025

UVM Inclusive Excellence Action Plan
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The Inclusive Excellence Action Plan complements Vision 2025 and is the result of an all inclusive process involving a broad set of stakeholders including senior leadership, the University Diversity Council, and every division and College. The plan's goals utilize metrics baselined by the 2022 Campus Climate Survey, demographics, and other data points. 

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Inclusive Excellence Action Plan (PDF)

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Department Champions

Department Champions promote awareness of the strategic diversity and inclusion planning process, and serve as a liaison to the Larner College of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and our campus partners.

Department Champions

Anesthesiology
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Samantha Bowie, CAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant, Department of Anesthesiology
samantha.bowie@uvmhealth.org

Biochemistry
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Lindsey Moore
Administrative Staff, Department of Biochemistry
lindsey.a.moore@med.uvm.edu

Emergency Medicine
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Katie Wells, MD, MPH
Director of Social Medicine, Larner College of Medicine
Director of International Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
katie.wells@uvmhealth.org

Family Medicine
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Anthony Williams, MD

Champion & DEI Committee Co-Chair
Assistant Dean for Admissions, Larner College of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
anthony.williams@uvmhealth.org

Laura McCray, MD

DEI Committee Co-Chair
Professor and Interim Chair, Network Department of Family Medicine
laura.mccray@uvmhealth.org

Medicine
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Macaulay Onuigbo, MD
Professor of Medicine in Nephrology
macaulay.onuigbo@uvmhealth.org 

Marie Sandoval, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine in General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics
Marie.Sandoval@uvm.edu

Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
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Nimrat Chatterjee, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
nimrat.chatterjee@med.uvm.edu

Julie Dragon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
julie.dragon@med.uvm.edu 

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
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John Salogiannis, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
john.salogiannis@med.uvm.edu 

Neurological Sciences
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Anna Ricci, Ph,D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences
anna.l.ricci@uvm.edu

Daniela Zambrano, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences
daniela.zambrano@uvm.edu

Laura Merriam, M.S.
Senior Lab Technician, Department of Neurological Sciences
laura.Merriam@uvm.edu

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
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Carole McBride, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
carole.mcbride@med.uvm.edu

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
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Michael Blankstein, M.D., MSc
Champion & DEI Committee Chair
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
michael.blankstein@uvmhealth.org

Monika Donlevy
Administrative Assistant, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
monika.donlevy@med.uvm.edu 

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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Pam Gibson, M.D.
Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
pamela.gibson@uvmhealth.org

Pediatrics
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Lauren Elizabeth (L.E.) Faricy, M.D
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Pulmonology 
Email: lauren.faricy@uvmhealth.org

Deirdre O'Reilly, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
deirdre.oreilly@uvmhealth.org

Pharmacology
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Anthony Morielli, Ph.D. 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology
Director, Department of Pharmacology Master's Program
anthony.morielli@uvm.edu

Psychiatry
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A. Evan Eyler, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
aeeyler@uvm.edu

Radiology
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April Hatterick 
Administrative & Web Coordinator
Email: april.hatterick@med.uvm.edu


Karine Sahakyan, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology
karine.sahakyan@med.uvm.edu

Surgery
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Jaime A. Pineda, M.D. 
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division Chief, Transplant Surgery and Immunology
jaime.pineda@uvmhealth.org

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2018 - 2023 Report

Our 2023 Town Hall showcased the progress made towards the objectives outlined in our 2018-2023 DEI Strategic Plan, as well as our future aspirations and accountability metrics.

2023 Town Hall Documents

Town Hall Materials
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Town Hall Documents (NetID required)
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Shared Equity Leadership References
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2022 Campus Climate Survey

UVM is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment for all. The Campus Climate Survey is a powerful tool to better understand the perceptions and experiences of students, faculty and staff, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and measure progress on key initiative.

2022 Campus Climate Survey Data
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2012-2017 Report

A Commitment to Inclusive Excellence in Medicine (2012-2017 Report)

Read the report