2026 Collaborative Meeting


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The 2026 Collaborative will be held on November 13th and 14th in-person with the option to join virtually for the Awards Ceremony. The weekend will be filled with educational content, time to spend with colleagues, policy-setting meetings, and the opportunity to honor physicians and other health care leaders across the state. VMS’ Annual Meeting, hosted in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter, the Vermont Academy of Family Physicians and the Vermont Psychiatric Association, is a celebration of the unwavering commitment Vermont clinicians have to their practice and to the deep connection VMS members have with each other.

During the VMS Business Meeting, the VMS President will steward the organization through elections and issues affecting its members. Afternoon CME sessions provide insight on issues effecting health care practitioners and their patients.

Agenda

Friday, November 13th 

  • 10:00am to 10:30am - Registration
  • 10:30am to 10:45am - Welcome
  • 10:45am to 11:30am - Wellness Centered Leadership
  • 11:30am to 12:30pm - Hot Topics
  • 12:30pm to 2:00pm - Lunch and Learn with Medical Student and Resident Case Presentations
  • 2:00pm to 3:00pm - Burning Questions with Leaders in Vermont Healthcare
  • 3 :00pm to 3:15pm - Break to Specialty Society Meetings
  • 3:15pm to 5:30pm - Specialty Society Meetings (AAPVT, VPA & VTAFP)
  • 6pm to 6:45pm - Reception
  • 7pm to 9:30pm - Awards Dinner and Reception

Saturday, November 14th

  • 7am to 8am - Morning Run/Walk
  • 8am to 8:50am - Registration and Breakfast
  • 8:50am to 9am - Welcome
  • 9am to 10:15am - Social Media Engagement for Clinicians
  • 10:15am to 11:45am - Healthcare Affordability in Vermont: What are We Doing
  • 11:45am to 12:15pm - Break with Lunch
  • 12:15pm to 1:15pm - Small Working Groups -Vermont Healthcare Affordability Solutions
  • 1:15pm to 1:30pm - Final Thoughts
  • 1:30pm to 2:30pm - VMS Business Meeting

Submissions Closed for VMS' Leadership Awards

Every year, VMS asks our members to nominate Vermont leaders who have provided outstanding contributions to the medical profession, to health organizations and to the welfare of the public. The period for submitting VMS 2026 Leadership Awards is now closed.  If you know of someone that demonstrates a steadfast commitment to the health of their patients and all Vermonters, submit a nomination for the 2027 Awards here.

The award categories are:

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award the Society can bestow upon one of its members. It shall be awarded on the basis of meritorious service in the science and art of medicine and of outstanding contribution to the medical profession, its organizations, and the welfare of the public.

Physician of the Year Award

The recipient must be a physician licensed in the state of Vermont who has: demonstrated outstanding performance in the quality of care given to his/her patients; demonstrated skillful and compassionate patient care, and; demonstrated dedication to the welfare of his/her patients in accordance with accepted principles of good medical practice.

Physician Award for Community Service

The recipient must be a physician licensed in the state of Vermont; The recipient must be living. Awards are not presented posthumously; The recipient has not been a previous recipient of the Award; The recipient has compiled an outstanding record of community service, which reflects well on the profession.

Citizen of the Year Award

The recipient must be a non-physician resident of the state of Vermont who in the past and presently has made a significant contribution to the health of the people in Vermont.

Founders' Award

The Vermont Medical Society Founders’ Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision and achievement in improving the health of Vermonters and all Americans.

These awards will be presented on Friday, November 13th at 7pm in-person and virtually, as part of the 2026 Collaborative Meeting.

Accommodations

  1. Stay on site with a Discounted Room at Topnotch - This discounted room rate runs until October 14thth or rooms run out. We recommend booking ASAP. You may also call the hotel directly at 1-800-451-8686 and say you are attending the VMS 2026 Collaborative/Annual Meeting to receive the discount. Book a spa treatment in advance by calling the Topnotch spa at (802) 253-6463 and receive 20% off your treatment when you say you are attending the event.
  2. Hotels in the Area - when booking confirm that your dates are correct and that you are comfortable traveling the distance in between your hotel of choice and Topnotch to join us for meeting start times.
  3. Airbnbs in the Area - when booking confirm that your dates are correct and that you are comfortable traveling the distance in between your Airbnb of choice and Topnotch to join us for meeting start times.

    Community Service

    Thanks to the incredible support at prior year’s Collaborative Meeting, we’re excited to continue the community service tradition this year!

    For 2026, we're partnering with The Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation to help collect toiletries for families and children facing temporary and unexpected financial hardships. We are coordinating with local school nurses to direct our doantions to students in need. Please consider bringing new, unopened donations from the list below to support our neighbors in need:

    • Deodorant
    • Toothbrushes
    • Toothpaste
    • Floss
    • Combs/Brushes
    • Lotions
    • Hair Ties
    • Feminine Hygiene
    • Disposable Razors
    • Lip Balms
    • Travel sized Shampoo/Conditioners (for all hair types) and Body Wash

    Together, we can make a meaningful difference—thank you for your generosity!