Professor Emeritus
Recipients of Professor Emeritus
 | In 2022, Sara Sutherland, MD, MBA, retired from the Department of Emergency Medicine after 14 years of service. (Associate Professor Emeritus) |
 | In 2022, Scott A. Syverud, MD, retired from the Department of Emergency Medicine after 30 years of service. |
 | In 2021, Debra G. Perina, MD, retired from the Department of Emergency Medicine after 26 years of service. |
 | In 2021, J. Stephen Huff, MD, retired from the Department of Emergency Medicine after 26 years of service. Dr. Huff also held a secondary appointment with the Department of Neurology while at UVA. |
 | In 2019, Marcus Martin, MD, retired from the Office for Diversity and Equity. He served as the first Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine for 10 years and the endowed position is now named in his honor: Marcus L. Martin Distinguished Chair of Emergency Medicine. Read more about Dr. Martin's accomplishments. |
 | In 2018, Theresa Schlager, MD, retired from the Department of Emergency Medicine after 23 years of service. She is the first faculty member to earn the status of Professor Emeritus. Dr. Schlager also held a secondary appointment with the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, while at UVA. |
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