Frymoyer Showcase

Through the Frymoyer Scholars Program, the John W. and Nan P. Frymoyer Fund for Medical Education supports physicians and nurses who are actively engaged in teaching University of Vermont medical and nursing students who embody the best qualities of the clinician teacher.  This session will showcase a few of the many Frymoyer Scholars Program recipients and their projects.

April 4 | 12–1 pm | MedEd300 (Reardon Classroom) 

The Future of Med Ed Journal Discussion

In honor of the Teaching Academy's 10th anniversary, join Distinguished Educator and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Melissa Davidson, M.D., for a discussion of two articles on the future of medical education.

Enjoy a light lunch and connect with colleagues. Zoom option is available. RSVP to Teaching.Academy@med.uvm.edu

Thursday, April 17 | 12–1 pm | Dana Health Sciences Library/Zoom

Burnout to Belonging: Addressing Psychological Disabilities and Creating Inclusive Learning Environments in Medical Education

Event co-sponsored with the Larner College of Medicine Office of Inclusive Excellence

May 2 | 12–1 pm | MedEd300 (Reardon Classroom) 

Teaching Academy 10th Anniversary Celebration

In honor of the Teaching Academy's 10th anniversary, there will be a nationally renowned visiting speaker on Friday, May 9 at 11:00 am open to all, followed by an invited luncheon.

Friday, May 9 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | MedEd300 (Reardon Classroom)

Drop-in Portfolio Workshop on the Teaching Academy Portfolio Application process. Hosted by the Teaching Academy’s Conference and Member Event Coordinator, Amanda Broder. For Zoom information, contact teaching.academy@med.uvm.edu

The Teaching Academy offers free access to the IAMSE Spring 2025 Webinar Series "Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education." Reach out to for access.

April's Medical Education Grand Rounds session is the annual "Frymoyer Showcase" on Friday, April 4, 12–1 pm.  Medical Education Grand Rounds are open to all UVM LCOM faculty at all sites in the UVM Health Network.

Join Teaching Academy members for Writers Workshop on the 3rd Thursday of the month to review and discuss your scholarly work on education topics. Bring work in any stage of development – manuscripts, conference proposals, research proposals, etc. 

In honor of the Teaching Academy's 10th anniversary, join Distinguished Educator and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Melissa Davidson, M.D., for a Future of Medical Education Discussion.

Writing a manuscript for publication is a marathon, not a sprint. Join Teaching Academy members for writing sessions to start, finish, or even edit for re-submission your medical education manuscript. Join in for coaching and uninterrupted writing time at the Manuscript Marathon.

The Strength of a Story: Partnering With a Community Organization to Destigmatize Substance Use Disorder.
Sorkow N, Lauf C, Berns SH. The Strength of a Story: Partnering With a Community Organization to Destigmatize Substance Use Disorder. MedEdPORTAL. 2025;21:11487. DOI:  10.15766

Preparation for Rural Practice with a Multimodal Rural Emergency Medicine Curriculum
Weisman AK, Lentz SA, Vieth JT, Kennedy JM, Bounds RB. Preparation for Rural Practice with a Multimodal Rural Emergency Medicine Curriculum. West J Emerg Med. 2025 Jan;26(1):62-65. DOI: 10.5811/westjem.18573

Iatrogenic Perioperative Hypervolemia: A Novel Unrecognized Etiology of Delayed Renal Allograft Function- Two Case Series
Onuigbo M, Olorunfemi Y, Onyia C, Ihezie C. Iatrogenic Perioperative Hypervolemia: A Novel Unrecognized Etiology of Delayed Renal Allograft Function- Two Case Series. Kidney International Reports, Volume 10, Issue 2, Supplement, 2025, Pages S15-S16, DOI: 2468-0249

Prospective Analysis of Renal Outcomes Following Withdrawal of Concurrent RAAS Bloackade in Patients Presenting with New De Novo and Progressive Otherwise Inexplicable Acute Kidney Injury-A 6-Year Report.

Onuigbo M. Prospective Analysis of Renal Outcomes Following Withdrawal of Concurrent RAAS Bloackade in Patients Presenting with New De Novo and Progressive Otherwise Inexplicable Acute Kidney Injury-A 6-Year Report. Kidney International Reports, Volume 10, Issue 2, Supplement, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.11.127

Severe Acute Kidney Injury with Suspected Bilateral Reneal Artery Stenosis on Renal Duplex while on Concurrent ACE Inhibition-A Case for Carbon Dioxide Renal Angiography
Onuigbo M, Breidenstein M, Onyia C, Okeowo Y, Briones L, Kelly R, Ihezie C, Muldowney M. Severe Acute Kidney Injury with Suspected Bilateral Reneal Artery Stenosis on Renal Duplex while on Concurrent ACE Inhibition-A Case for Carbon Dioxide Renal Angiography, Kidney International Reports, Volume 10, Issue 2, Supplement, 2025, Pages S606-S607. DOI: 2468-0249

May-Thurner Syndrome Complicating Left Lower Quadrant Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation in Adult Polycystic Kidney DIsease
Onuigbo M, Prikis M, Pineda J. WMay-Thurner Syndrome Complicating Left Lower Quadrant Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation in Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney International Reports, Volume 10, Issue 2, Supplement, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.11.1137

Sustainable Anticoagulation-Free Hemodialysis Using a Hemo dialysis Filter Rotator; The Second Prototype Rotator is Ready for Primetime!
Onuigbo M, Agbasi N. Sustainable Anticoagulation-Free Hemodialysis Using a Hemo dialysis Filter Rotator; The Second Prototype ROtator is Ready for Primetime! Kidney International Reports, Volume 10, Issue 2, Supplement, 2025, Pages S401-S402. DOI: 2468-0249

Snapshots of 10 Years: Coffee and Celebration