About
, brings over a decade of family medicine experience to Manchester Medical Center, where she joined the team in March 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, in 2003. She went on to complete her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock in 2009.
Dr. Howard finished her Family Medicine residency through the UAMS AHEC Program in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She has held board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine since 2013. Before relocating to Vermont in 2019, she spent seven years practicing full-spectrum primary care in Arkansas. Her experience spans diverse patient populations, from newborns to seniors. She is passionate about informed patient care and education, and she aims to help build a healthier Vermont community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, B.S. Chemical Engineering (2003)
Medical School
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Little Rock – Doctor of Medicine (2009)
Residency
Family Medicine, UAMS AHEC Program – Pine Bluff, AR
Certifications
Who is Dr. Howard right for?
Dr. Howard is an excellent fit for patients seeking a dedicated family medicine physician for long-term primary care. Families with members across all age groups benefit from her experience with newborns through seniors. Patients managing chronic conditions appreciate her focus on education and informed decision-making. She also serves patients new to primary care who want a consistent, relationship-driven provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mary Katherine Howard specializes in family medicine and primary care. She sees patients across all age groups, from newborns to seniors, and provides full-spectrum primary care including chronic disease management and preventive health.
Dr. Howard joined Manchester Medical Center in March 2024. She joined to contribute to the growth of the practice's primary care program in Southern Vermont.
Yes. Dr. Howard holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She has maintained that certification since 2013.
D. from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She completed her Family Medicine residency through the UAMS AHEC Program in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Dr. Howard has over a decade of family medicine experience. She practiced full-spectrum primary care in Arkansas for seven years before relocating to Vermont in 2019.
Dr. Howard focuses on informed patient care and education. She believes that helping patients understand their health leads to better outcomes and a healthier community overall.
Dr. Howard sees patients across the full age spectrum, from newborns to elderly adults. Her broad family medicine background makes her well-suited for individuals and families at every stage of life.
Yes. Prior to relocating to Vermont in 2019, Dr. Howard spent seven years in Arkansas delivering full-spectrum primary care across diverse patient populations.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026