2020 Department of Medicine Excellence Awards
7/31/2020
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…
Retirement of Rachel Ann Hays, MD
7/26/2020
By Brian Behm, MD Ann graduated Summa Cum Laude at East Tennessee State University in 1975 and then completed her MD degree, residency, and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of…
7/1/2020
By Vanessa Shami, MD The Man who has touched the lives of many… AKA “The Big Kahuna” To those who know Dr David Peura only superficially, he is a renowned…
Message from the Chair – July 2020
7/1/2020
I hope everyone is well and holding up during these difficult times. It is times like these when we have to act as a community and support one another. What…
2020 Gastroenterology & Hepatology Incoming Fellows Highlights
7/1/2020
By: Neeral Shah, MD Kelly Diaz – Kelly is originally from Richmond, VA. She completed her undergraduate work at Yale University, medical school at Columbia, and residency at Mt. Sinai…
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Chief Message
7/1/2020
For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss…
6/29/2020
By Brian S. Uthlaut, MD COVID-19 has been a disruption to so many aspects of our life in medicine, including student and resident education. However, there is much to be…
Message from the Chair – June 2020
6/1/2020
Spring is here and I hope all of you are enjoying some time outside while at the same time ensuring that you stay safe and well. This is a special…
Notable Achievements – June 2020
6/1/2020
Congratulations to everyone! The Department of Medicine is the recipient of the Mulholland Award from the graduating School of Medicine students for the fifth year running. This award recognizes the…
UVA Advanced Cardiac Valve Program
5/31/2020
UVA Valve Program Expansion: The Advanced Cardiac Valve Program at UVA, under the leadership of Drs. Scott Lim and Gorav Ailawadi, has had a dynamic year with significant growth and…