School of Medicine Clinical Compensation Plan Update
1/22/2025
The redesign of the Clinical Compensation Plan is incredibly important, and the team is fully committed to ensuring this is done correctly and with the utmost of care. The goal…
In Memoriam: Honoring the Life of Robert Rust, Jr., MD, Accomplished Pediatric Neurologist
1/8/2025
It is with sadness that we notify you about the loss of Robert S. Rust, Jr., MD, who died on December 22, 2024. Dr. Rust was the Thomas E. Worrell,…
Welcome Newly Hired School of Medicine Faculty in Fall 2024
12/18/2024
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development is pleased to continue its exciting new quarterly series to highlight new School of Medicine faculty hires. This second article includes new…
Mark Shaffrey, MD, Memorial Fund Established
12/18/2024
Dr. Shaffrey was a beloved leader, a brilliant and tirelessly dedicated neurosurgeon to his patients, and an enduring and kindhearted friend. His remarkable life impacted so many across UVA Health…
Michael Mazzeffi, MD, MPH, Appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology
12/18/2024
The School of Medicine in pleased to announce that Michael Mazzeffi, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the Interim Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, effective January 12, 2025. Dr.…
Jeffrey Elias, MD, Appointed Interim Chair for Department of Neurosurgery
12/18/2024
The School of Medicine is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Elias, MD, has been appointed as the Interim Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, effective December 12, 2024. Dr. Elias…
Committee on Women in Medicine and Science Honors Sarah Boggs, MD, as December’s Woman of the Month
12/10/2024
The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is proud to recognize the work of Sarah Boggs, MD, as December’s Woman of the Month, for her outstanding contributions to…
Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD, Named to List of 100 People to Meet in 2025 by Virginia Business
12/10/2024
Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD, chair of the UVA Department of Neurology, has been named one of 100 People to Meet in 2025 by Virginia Business. Dr. Huang is an innovative…
