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From Anthropology to Medicine, UVM Alum Returns for Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program 

UVM Alum Carter Shapiro ’20 sets his sights on medical school and returns to UVM as a post-bacc pre-medical program student.

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Seeking Science: A Social Justice Professional Studies Cannabis at UVM

Seeking a science-based cannabis education, Monika Rivero turned to the online cannabis education programs at UVM to better inform her work in criminal justice reform.

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PACE End-of-Life Doula Programs Collaborate with Osher Center for Integrative Health and Welcome Frances Pope Hewitt 

UVM End-of-Life Doula program alumni, students, and instructors have enhanced benefits thanks to a new collaboration with the Osher Center for Integrative Health.

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UVM Cannabis Certificate Programs Shed Light on Psilocybin

As the field of psychedelic research expands with additional evidence-based research, UVM expands the cannabis online certificate courses to include mushrooms, including how psilocybin and psilocin affect the human body.

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UVM Medical Cannabis Certificate Helps a Michigan Dispensary Set the Bar High

Apothecare medical director, Dr. Lisa Profera chose UVM’s Cannabis Science and Medicine Certificate to help elevate her knowledge of evidence-based cannabis medicine.

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UVM Cannabis Research: Whey-Based Technology Improves CBD Absorption by 6X, Reduces Waste

Two UVM instructors in the online cannabis professional certificate programs are exploring how the human body can more easily absorb CBD.

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UVM Alumnus Pivots to a Career in Medicine Through Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program

From a degree in environmental science to a career in medicine. Learn how one UVM alum leveraged the Post-Bacc Pre-Med program to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.

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Behind the Scenes with a Medical School Admissions Officer

Gaining acceptance into medical school is even more challenging than in previous years. Learn what a medical school admissions director says can help your application stand out.

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UVM Launches Online Option of Master of Medical Science Degree

A new online option for UVM’s Master of Medical Science graduate degree provides students with advanced sciences and flexibility.

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First-Year Medical Students’ Advice to Post-Bacc Pre-Med Students

First-year medical students (and former UVM Post-Bacc Pre-Med students) offer 6 tips to help make your path easier as your transition from post-bacc to medical school. 

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