Faculty
The Department of Medicine faculty is a diverse group of excellent clinicians, researchers, and teachers.
Residents attend a HEAL Track Meeting at a faculty members’ home.
UVA faculty are at the cutting edge of novel clinical programs, evidence-based practice, bench and clinical research, and medical education. Most importantly, whether in the classroom, at the bedside, or in the laboratory, our faculty is dedicated to training house staff and fostering a productive, collegial educational environment. One of the great advantages of UVA’s residency structure is the proximity and availability of faculty mentors committed to resident education!
Dr. Uthlaut with three residents at UMA Continuity Clinic
Resident mentorship at UVA takes on both formal and informal shapes. Many Associate Program Directors are heavily involved in front-line mentorship, directing curriculum and clinical education. Committee on Residency Education (CORE) faculty advisors are assigned as general mentors and advisors to incoming interns. This relationship is solely advisory in nature, allowing residents to openly discuss all aspects of training and career planning with their assigned advisor. This 1:1 relationship continues through all years of training and supports a smooth transition from medical school to residency, then to a fellowship or career practice. CORE faculty members facilitate career mentorship and development, serve as an advisory group to the program, and serve as a support for their advisees. Many of our outstanding subspecialty faculty are heavily involved in directing resident education on the wards, teaching research and evidence-based medicine, and subspecialty career mentorship. Our faculty’s approachability and close relationships with the house staff are a critical part of the UVA esprit de corps.