Larner College of Medicine
The Department of Surgery, in partnership with University of Vermont Health, recruits top faculty to train future physicians. We deliver cost-effective surgical services, prioritize excellent patient care, and ensure high-quality training for residents and students.
Mitchell Norotsky

A Message from our Chair

As Chair of the Department of Surgery, I am proud to introduce you to a dynamic and mission-driven department that is deeply committed to improving the health of our patients across Vermont and upstate New York.

Chair's Full Message
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Education

Our department enhances the quality of care in Vermont and beyond through its impactful educational programs, focusing on Medical Student Education, Resident Education, Continuing Medical Education, and Skills Labs.
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Research

The Division of Surgical Research aims to improve patient care by advancing biomedical knowledge and leveraging advanced technologies for new therapeutic breakthroughs across clinical, basic, and translational research.
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Clinical Care

We actively enhance patient care and develop innovative therapies through investigator-initiated, national cooperative group, and industry-funded trials, giving our patients access to cutting-edge treatments.

Surgery News

Larner Scientist Gary An Awarded Multimillion-Dollar Contract to Research AI-Powered ‘Digital Twins’

NBC5 Reports on Study by Nowak, Sprague, et al. Showing Drop in Breast Cancer Screenings

New Research Sheds Light on Hidden Tissue Changes Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer

Meet Tom Ahern, PhD, MPH: One of the UVMCC’s Breast Cancer Researchers

Mohaghegh Featured in Functional Urology Center of Excellence Video by UroToday

Need to schedule a surgery?

All surgeries are scheduled through UVM Medical Center's Surgical Services.

Surgical Services at UVM Medical Center