Breena Holmes, M.D., FAAP
Senior Faculty, Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP)
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
1 South Prospect Street, St. Joseph's 7
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
- Chief Pediatric Resident, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA (1997)
- Pediatric Resident, Seattle Children's Hospital and Medical Center, University of Washington Affiliate, Seattle, WA (1996)
- M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA (1993)
- B.A., cum laude, Biology, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (1988)
Publications
Breena Holmes Publications (PubMed)
Awards and Achievements
KidSafe Collaborative, Outstanding Collaboration Award, the COVID-19 Team, VCH, VCHIP, CHAMP (2021)
American Academy of Pediatrics VT Special Achievement Award
David Goldberg Child and Youth Advocacy Award
Voice for Vermont’s Children
American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Leadership Forum A National Outstanding Leadership Award
Green Mountain Pediatrician award in recognition of dedication and contribution to child and adolescent health in the State of Vermont State Medical Society
Bi-State Primary Care Public Service Award - The Public Service Award honors Vermont and New Hampshire individuals whose position allows them to make extraordinary contributions in the area of public health and primary care access.
Inaugural recipient of the Breena W. Holmes MD School Nurse Champion Award - established and awarded by Vermont State School Nurses Association to honor the outstanding support and advocacy Breena Holmes has given Vermont School Nurses.
Teaching Academy Induction- Larner College of Medicine- community of educators that leads educational innovation and scholarship
Publications
Awards and Achievements
KidSafe Collaborative, Outstanding Collaboration Award, the COVID-19 Team, VCH, VCHIP, CHAMP (2021)
American Academy of Pediatrics VT Special Achievement Award
David Goldberg Child and Youth Advocacy Award
Voice for Vermont’s Children
American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Leadership Forum A National Outstanding Leadership Award
Green Mountain Pediatrician award in recognition of dedication and contribution to child and adolescent health in the State of Vermont State Medical Society
Bi-State Primary Care Public Service Award - The Public Service Award honors Vermont and New Hampshire individuals whose position allows them to make extraordinary contributions in the area of public health and primary care access.
Inaugural recipient of the Breena W. Holmes MD School Nurse Champion Award - established and awarded by Vermont State School Nurses Association to honor the outstanding support and advocacy Breena Holmes has given Vermont School Nurses.
Teaching Academy Induction- Larner College of Medicine- community of educators that leads educational innovation and scholarship
Academic Appointments
Senior Faculty, Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP) (2020-present)
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2023-present)
Other Professional Appointments
Physician Advisor to Maternal and Child Health Division at Vermont Department of Health (2020-present)
Director: Maternal and Child Health, Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, VT (2010-2020)
Past Chair of the AAP Council on School Health