University of Vermont Medical Center
The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) is a 562-bed regional referral center for 1 million people in Vermont and Northeastern New York, and a community hospital for 160,000 residents. It serves as the primary academic center for the Robert Larner College of Medicine, offering 17 residency and 25 fellowship programs. UVMMC includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, the UVM Children’s Hospital, the UVM Cancer Center, and Vermont’s only Neonatal ICU. The ED handles 68,000 visits annually, exposing students and residents to a range of cases. Students work closely with board-certified EM faculty, gaining hands-on experience and collaborating with subspecialists in critical care, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiology. UVMMC's strong academic focus supports teaching and professional development.
Central Vermont Medical Center
Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) in Berlin, VT is a 122-bed rural hospital serving 66,000 people. Its 25-bed ED sees 28,000 visits annually and is staffed by board-certified physicians and PAs. Without resident trainees, CVMC offers a unique rural EM experience for Larner College of Medicine students and residents, emphasizing patient care without on-site consultants. Students gain exposure to trauma cases from local activities, learn when to transfer critical patients, and assist in hospital codes and airway emergencies. This rural setting provides a valuable contrast to the consultant-rich environment at UVMMC.
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) in Plattsburgh, NY is a 300-bed community hospital serving northeastern New York. Its ED handles 40,000 visits annually, staffed by UVMMC faculty. With no other resident trainees, students gain a high-volume, high-acuity experience. They access some consultants during the day and learn to manage patients without on-site specialists after hours, including deciding when to call in private consultants or observe patients overnight.