Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We find ourselves in a time of real challenge in academic medicine. Across the country, departments like ours are navigating financial pressures, workforce constraints, and a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Yet, even amid uncertainty, I continue to be inspired by the excellence, resilience, and generosity of spirit that define our Department. This month’s newsletter reminds us of what makes our community so exceptional.
We celebrate an incredible number of DOM physicians named Virginia Business Top Doctors for 2025—recognition reflecting our divisions’ deep commitment to clinical excellence. Several of our faculty have also been featured in the media recently, sharing their expertise and bringing visibility to the vital work we do every day. Our research and education missions continue to be energized by recent awards and philanthropic gifts that support innovation, discovery, and the future of medicine.
A warm welcome goes out to our incoming class of internal medicine interns. They are coming from all over the country to train, and we look forward to welcoming them to the UVA family.
This month, we also shine a spotlight on our Division of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, whose collaborative and patient-centered approach reflects the best of what we do in academic medicine.
Alongside this, we’re creating space for connection and joy: a terrific series of events hosted by the Women in Medicine Network and a memorable Family Fun Day brought us together for a few well-earned moments of connection.
In short, there is much to be proud of—and much to look forward to. Thank you for everything you bring to our Department and one another. The challenges we face are real, but the strength of our community gives me hope for the future.
With gratitude,
Taison Bell, MD, MBA
Acting Chair, Department of Medicine
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