Message from the Chair – September 2021
9/1/2021
Welcome to this month’s edition of Medicine Matters. Many of you may not remember the history of the newsletter but this is our 10th anniversary highlighting the wonderful Department community.…
Message and Updates from Mark Okusa, MD, Division Chief of Nephrology – September 2021
9/1/2021
Despite the many challenges that we faced in the past year I am proud to say that the division of Nephrology never wavered, and our faculty, fellows, and staff were…
Medicine Matters Newsletter – July 2021
7/1/2021
In this month's Medicine Matters we highlight educational achievements and departmental awards. Please enjoy this wonderful issue. We welcome your feedback and continued updates, which can be sent to: Kim Kelley-Wagner…
Carey Marshall Thorner Scholars’ Day 2021 Poster Presentations
7/1/2021
Named for three eminent physician-scientists from UVA’s Department of Medicine — Robert Carey, John Marshall, and Michael Thorner– the annual Carey-Marshall-Thorner Research and Scholars Day provide an occasion to learn…
Department of Medicine Excellence Awards – 2021
7/1/2021
Each spring, the UVA Department of Medicine recognizes outstanding contributions from the Department of Medicine faculty and staff members with awards in a variety of categories. Congratulations to all of…
Awards and Achievements – July 2021
7/1/2021
Congratulations to Dr. William Petri who received a Thomas Jefferson Award for Excellence in Scholarship. Dr. Petri serves as Division Chief of Infectious Diseases and is lauded for helping UVA…
Volunteers Needed – COVID-19 Vaccine Study
6/4/2021
You may qualify if you had an allergic reaction that required the use of epinephrine or a visit to the emergency room in the last 15 years OR you have…
Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Education, and Clinical Updates – June 2021
6/1/2021
Early Career Leadership Academy Program By Dr. Mike Valentine The Cardiovascular Division has developed an Early Career Leadership Academy, to enhance self-awareness and team leadership skills, clinician engagement and wellness,…
Awards, Publications, and Achievements – June 2021
6/1/2021
Congratulations to Dr Margaret “Peggy” Shupnik who was named Women’s Center’s 2020 Zintl Award Recipient (the University of Virginia’s pandemic-delayed 2020 Elizabeth Zintl Leadership Award). Read the full article about…
Message from Christopher Kramer, MD, Division Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine – June 2021
6/1/2021
The University of Virginia’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, led by Christopher M. Kramer, MD, is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, research, and teaching. Faculty members provide expert, comprehensive…