Dr. Connolly, a Burlington native, enjoys taking care of kids in his hometown. He studied English and creative writing at Middlebury College. Then he attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine where he is now a Clinical Assistant Professor. He completed his residency training at the Maine Medical Center. Early in his training he worked in Romania, Haiti and Nepal. He has special interests in caring for children with complex medical needs and children with mental health challenges. He lives with his wife and three children in South Burlington. He enjoys being outside in the fresh air, moving his body, being with his family, and honing his dad jokes.