Dean Melina Kibbe, MD, greeted SMD 2028 during orientation week.
The School of Medicine was thrilled to welcome the Class of 2028 first-year medical students on August 7, 2024. The students were greeted by Dean Melina Kibbe, Senior Associate Dean for Education Meg Keeley, and Director of Matriculating Class Orientation Mary Kate Worden. With their College Deans, the students learned about resources available in Student Affairs, Student Health and Wellness, the Financial Aid Office, and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library.
Throughout orientation week, students learn about the educational principles of the Cells to Society Curriculum and attend the Brodie Gateway Dinner, meeting their Foundations of Clinical Medicine coaches who will follow them throughout medical school.
The new students will participate in a Day of Service on August 13, where they will gather with their Colleges and engage in activities at many different community service sites. This event is a highlight of orientation because the students have the opportunity to bond with their peers, while serving their new community.
The Class of 2028 will receive their white coats at the White Coat Ceremony, endowed by the School of Medicine Class of 1965, on August 16, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The University of Virginia Medical Alumni Association is providing a live stream option.
For more details about this event, check the 2024 White Coat Ceremony FAQs.
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