Kim Penberthy, PhD, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, was featured locally, across Virginia and on TV stations nationally discussing the effects of false shooting reports.…
National Drug Take Back Day Collects More Than 96 Pounds of Unused Medications for Safe Disposal
UVA’s participation in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, was a tremendous success—collecting 96.5 pounds of unused medications that will be safely disposed of, keeping them out…
Clinician Wellbeing Survey Now Open: Please Participate
Because people are our most important asset, UVA Health regularly gathers employee perspectives through various employee surveys, including smaller and specialized groups. A wellbeing survey for all physicians, Advanced Practice…
In Memoriam: School of Medicine Mourns the Loss of Kevin Lee, PhD
It is with deep sadness that we share news of the sudden and unexpected passing of Kevin S. Lee, PhD, on October 26, 2025. Dr. Lee was a professor in…
Behzad Farivar, MD, Recognized as a Top Virginia Doctor by the Office of the Governor
Vascular and endovascular surgeon Behzad Farivar, MD, was recognized by the Office of the Governor as one of Virginia’s Top Doctors in the category of vascular surgery. This prestigious honor…
MD-PhD Student Vignesh Senthilkumar Appointed to Medical Society of Virginia Board of Directors
At the 2025 Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Annual Meeting in Norfolk, VA, Vignesh Senthilkumar, an MD-PhD student in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Virginia School…
