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There’s More to Medical Education than an MD. Explore Osteopathic Medicine Pathways at UVM.

Learn the difference between MD or allopathic and osteopathic medical degrees to determine which path to a career in medicine is right for you.

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From Nursing to Health Coaching, Carol Blattspieler Puts People First

After decades as an orthopedic nurse practitioner, Carol Blattspieler becomes a health coach through UVM’s Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate program.

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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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