In this episode of GMM, we sit down with a couple, Drs. Erika Dorff and Will Lorentzen, who are serving as co-chief residents of internal medicine at UVMMC to discuss their individual paths to IM and what ultimately drew them to train at UVMMC. They share what motivated each of them to pursue chief residency and reflect on how being partners influences the way they approach leadership, communication, and decision-making in their roles. The conversation also explores what they have learned from each other about being a physician, as well as the fellowship and career paths they are undertaking and how they continue navigating those decisions together.

Co-Hosts: Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Rosen, a first-year endocrinology fellow at UVMMC (@uvmmc_endo on Instagram), opens with a rapid-fire endocrine round, from her favorite organ and go-to hormone excuse to T3 vs. T4, metformin’s true identity, and endocrinology in five words. She then shares what inspired her to pursue medicine, the biggest learning curves of her first fellowship year, and the moments that reaffirmed her choice of endocrinology. Dr. Rosen also offers advice for trainees considering the field and reflects on where she hopes to take her career next.

Co-Hosts: Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu

In this episode, Dr. Allen Repp, a hospitalist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and Vice Chair of Quality in the Department of Medicine, shares what inspired his path in internal medicine and what continues to energize his work today. He reflects on the mentors who shaped his approach to patient care and teaching, the rewards and challenges of daily life as a hospitalist, and the principles behind UVMMC’s High-Value Care and Quality Program. Dr. Repp also discusses what first sparked his commitment to high-value care and offers his perspective on how the culture of medicine in the U.S. could evolve for the better.

In this episode, family nurse practitioner Sara Headley shares how her journey from nurse to entrepreneur led her to launch Mint Health in Vermont (https://www.minthealthvt.com/), where she’s devoted to providing thoughtful, individualized care, with a special focus on young female athletes. She discusses how her own love of cycling has become a form of meditation, grounding her in purpose and resilience as she navigates building a business in healthcare. Listeners will hear how Sara envisions Mint Health as more than a clinic: it’s a space for mentorship, holistic wellness, and empowering the next generation of women in sport.

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Barbery, an internal medicine hospitalist and IM Program Director at Danbury Hospital, a University of Vermont clinical site, shares what drew him to hospital medicine, how his role has evolved, and the qualities that make a standout IM resident. He also reflects on balancing efficiency with humanism and trends in the residency application process.

Co-Hosts: Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu

In this episode, Dr. Alla Rudinskaya, the Anthony and Patty Rizzo Endowed Chair in Rheumatology, who has a passion for education and healthcare innovation, discusses the complexities of ANA testing, the importance of thoughtful interpretation, and why a positive result doesn’t always equal disease. She also advocates for expanding the role of physician assistants in rheumatology to meet growing patient demand and emphasizes that in many cases, it is okay not to have a definitive diagnosis, as long as patients are heard.

Co-Hosts: Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu

In this episode, Dr. Anirudh Hirve is a new intern starting at The Ohio State University Internal Medicine Residency Program. He shares his journey through the residency interview process, what drew him to internal medicine, and the mindset he embraced along the way. Dr. Hirve reminds us that this process doesn’t define who you are, but rather it reveals who you are meant to become.

Co-Hosts: Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu

On this episode of GMM, we are joined by hospitalist Dr. Naomi Hodde. We talk about what events would make up the “Hospitalist Olympics,” bedside vs. table rounding, and how week-on/week-off scheduling impacts well-being. Dr. Hodde also shares what drew her to hospital medicine, the surprising joys of the role, and what she would title a memoir about her career. Tune in to hear more from the world of inpatient medicine!

Co-Hosts: Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu