We’re excited to share that University of Vermont Health has been honored by the American Medical Association as a Joy in Medicine® organization for 2025. This national recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to reducing burnout and fostering professional fulfillment for our physicians and care teams.
“Our doctors and APPs continue to show up for our patients 24/7, 365 days a year. They work incredibly hard, putting patients and families first, because it is meaningful work and we care deeply for our patients and this community,” said Ramsey Herrington, MD, chief physician executive. “That’s why we remain committed to care for them by listening, investing in what matters, and creating the conditions for physicians and APPs to thrive.”
The AMA Joy in Medicine program celebrates organizations that are transforming care environments and tackling the root causes of burnout — even in today’s challenging healthcare landscape. While physician burnout rates have improved since 2020, they remain high, making this work more critical than ever.
“We have a looming shortage of doctors, both nationally and locally,” said Dr. Rachel McEntee, MD, hospital medicine physician and chief medical information officer. “We are proud to have achieved Joy in Medicine recognition because it means we are listening to each other, raising awareness of the importance of healthcare team wellbeing, and working every day to make real improvements. While not easy, we continue this work because it is the right thing to do for our people, patients and communities.”
How We’re Making a Difference
Our medical group professional services and digital practice committees' partner with clinical informatics to identify and eliminate the most frustrating administrative burdens. The goal? Boost efficiency and reignite the joy of practicing medicine.
2023: Focused on In Basket optimization — modernizing workflows, retiring over 12 million stale messages, and cleaning up automatic results routing.
2024: Launched G.R.O.S.S. (Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff) and introduced ambient documentation with Abridge, now available to all providers, including trainees. Abridge has delivered remarkable results — cutting burnout rates by 50% among frequent users.
What’s Next?
According to Dr. Alicia Jacobs, family medicine physician and medical director of wellbeing informatics, the next phase will focus on:
Enhancing technology training
Optimizing workflows
Strengthening teamwork
Expanding peer support for clinicians
This recognition is more than an award — it’s a reflection of our culture. At UVM Health, we believe that caring for our clinicians is essential to caring for our communities. If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters and your wellbeing is a priority, join us in making healthcare better — for everyone.
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