UVA Health’s Epidemiology and Emergency Management teams have together developed a response plan. Our goal is to protect the health of our patients and team members and quickly identify anyone who may need to be tested for the coronavirus. Click below for current information on testing and access information.
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The University of Virginia is closely monitoring the emergence of COVID-19, and consulting with experts at UVA Health and other state and federal partners. Click below for School status, travel guidance and more.
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At the UVA School of Medicine, you will be engaged and challenged from the outset by our system-based “Cells to Society” curriculum. Our teachings combine the practice and science of medicine to educate and train physicians to provide patient-centered care, practice evidence-based medicine and engage in lifelong learning.
A board-certified specialist in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, Dr. David Wilkes began his appointment as Dean of UVA’s School of Medicine in September of 2015. Working closely with the leadership of UVA Health, Dr. Wilkes is committed to fulfilling the school’s tripartite mission: excellence in education, research, and patient care.
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The UVA Medical Simulation Center functions in an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty environment working to promote advances in medical simulation.
At the UVA Inova Campus in Northern Virginia, our students have the opportunity to learn about the practice of medicine in a high-volume, urban environment.
UVA’s cutting-edge research program is built on innovation and collaboration, bringing together basic and clinical scientists and spanning disciplines to pioneer the treatments and cures of tomorrow.
What new COVID-19 variants mean for our vaccine options.
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UVA scientist developing gene therapy to help girls with Rett Syndrome.
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The UVA School of Medicine serves as a national model for excellence through innovation and collaboration. We find innovative ways to improve health by building on the firmest of foundations: the pyramid of education, research, patient care, and service to the community.
UVA cardiac valve team took time in July to celebrate a significant milestone: the team ended the fiscal year with more than 200 heart valve procedures.
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Eleven recipients were awarded the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King University of Virginia Health System Award. Each awardee went above and beyond the call of duty in fostering Dr. King’s values and teachings.
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Renovation projects on the second and third floors of Pinn Hall are complete. These beautifully renovated spaces have an open design to encourage collaboration among colleagues.
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The School of Medicine supports faculty and staff in their commitment to advance education, research, and clinical missions. We employ Lean to support and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Providing benefits for patients, those we place at the center of everything we do.
To help the School of Medicine become more data-driven and evidence-based in its decision making, we established the Business Intelligence (BI) program three and a half years ago.
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As COVID-19 catapulted public health into the global spotlight, UVA Masters of Public Health students landed on the front lines of the pandemic. They took on real-world positions in health departments, community groups, and other organizations as contact tracers, case managers, immunizers, community workers, and researchers.
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Established in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. The School of Medicine believes, like Mr. Jefferson, that a free flowing exchange of ideas is best accomplished by having faculty and students living and learning side by side.
Student activities at the School of Medicine include a broad, diverse range of clubs, courses, and activities both relating to the curriculum and extracurricular in nature.
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