Robert Larner College of Medicine

Burlington, Vermont, United States · Est. 1822 · Public University

Nation's seventh oldest medical school, founded 1822, pioneering integrated medical education in Vermont.

  • Established 1822 – seventh oldest medical school in the United States
  • Public medical school affiliated with University of Vermont
  • Enrolls approximately 120 MD students annually; 431 total students (2025)
  • Vermont Integrated Curriculum (VIC) combines basic science, clinical clerkships, and advanced integration
  • Ranked 33rd nationally by U.S. News & World Report (2023–2024)
  • Primary teaching hospital: UVM Medical Center in Burlington; affiliated with hospitals in Connecticut and Maine

Academics

The Larner College of Medicine offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine degree and PhD programs, along with a Certificate in Integrative Healthcare. The signature Vermont Integrated Curriculum (VIC) spans three levels: Level One (18 months) focuses on basic and clinical sciences; Level Two (12 months) involves clinical clerkships at UVM Medical Center and affiliated hospitals; Level Three continues advanced clinical rotations and internships. The curriculum balances traditional subject-based and contemporary organ/system-based learning. Approximately 120 students enter the MD program annually.

Research & Innovation

The college receives $90–100 million annually in external research funding and is classified as an R1 Top Tier Research University by Carnegie. Researchers work in laboratory, clinical, and community settings on disease understanding, wellness, and novel treatments. The institution emphasizes active-learning-based education that builds practical skills and critical thinking alongside research opportunities for students and postdoctoral fellows.

Clinical Partnerships

The primary teaching hospital is UVM Medical Center in Burlington. The college maintains affiliations with Danbury Hospital (Connecticut) and Norwalk Hospital (Connecticut), both in the New York metropolitan area. A long-standing affiliation with Maine Medical Center in Portland ended in February 2011. Clinical education integrates research and education missions into network departments focusing on public health, population health, health services research, and value-based care.

Admissions & Student Profile

The entering class typically comprises 120 students. In 2022, the college enrolled 479 medical students, 329 graduate students, and 42 postdoctoral students. The institution is committed to intercultural excellence and cultivating a diverse, supportive learning environment. Admissions information is available through the college's official admissions portal.

Founded
1822
Type
Public University
Courses
3
Total intake
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AffiliationUniversity of Vermont
Websitehttps://www.med.uvm.edu/
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources