We train the next generation of health science professionals and advance knowledge in the medical sciences by strengthening and expanding our world-class educational programs. We achieve this by:
Admissions to the School of Medicine
As a student at the UVA School of Medicine, you will join a supportive, learner-focused environment. You will be a member of one of four colleges, each of which has a college dean.
MD Curriculum
The University of Virginia School of Medicine strives to attract, motivate and guide a talented and diverse student body on their journey to becoming tomorrow’s healthcare leaders.
The Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs supports students during medical school and into their careers. Providing personal, academic, and professional guidance for their students throughout all four years of the MD program.
About Graduate Medical Education
The Medical Center and School of Medicine provide the diverse patient population, dedicated faculty, excellent clinical and basic science departments, and nationally recognized research programs required to create an environment optimal for learning and for the development of future leaders in the art and science of medicine.
Graduate Medical Education Applications
The UVA Medical Center is a participating member of the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and all applicants for first-year positions must register with these programs.
Graduate Medical Education Resources
A collection of resources to help guide you in your application and orientation process.
About BIMS
Students in Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BIMS) are recognized for their accomplishments through numerous awards and fellowships. Most importantly, BIMS students are major contributors to the impactful research that defines our graduate program and institution.
BIMS Programs
Research in the BIMS Graduate Program covers a wide array of disciplines, from understanding basic biological functions to developing effective therapies for human disease.
BIMS Courses
Ph.D. training begins with an immersive 12-week immersive core course, followed by specialized 6-week electives (“BIMS modules”). The electives are selected in consultation with the mentor and PhD program director based on the student’s research interests. All BIMS students are also required to take a Research Ethics course in their first year.
Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health Program at the University of Virginia offers an individualized and interdisciplinary experience that focuses on the competencies professionals need to improve the health of communities and individuals.
Master of Science in Clinical Research
The Master of Science in Clinical Research Program in the Department of Public Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed to meet the changing needs of the current health care field, particularly the increasing need for trained professionals with well-developed quantitative and analytical skills.
Additional Educational Programs
In addition to the two degree programs, the Department of Public Health Sciences also provides or collaborates on public health and health policy education throughout the University.
About Continuing Medical Education
The Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) of UVA School of Medicine provides a wide variety of educational and performance/quality improvement opportunities in primary care, medical specialties and interprofessional care.
CME Learning Portal
Access educational events, continuing education information, and a variety of other opportunities that are actively updated.
CME Courses & Programs
The Office of Continuing Medical Education at The University of Virginia School of Medicine provides a wide variety of Courses and Programs.
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For the 10th consecutive year, the UVA School of Medicine has earned the national Excellence in Diversity Award!
UVA researcher Steven L. Zeichner, MD, PhD, has helped develop a promising new coronavirus vaccine that could offer broad protection against existing and future strains of COVID-19 -- and against other coronaviruses as well.
