Mark Shaffrey, MD
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 and the community, from the patients he treated to the healthcare professionals he worked alongside, to the students he mentored toward future excellence. Dr. Shaffrey will be missed enormously, and we take great pride in knowing his incredible legacy will live on.
Gifts to the Mark E. Shaffrey Fund for Excellence in Neurosurgery can be made via the online fundraising page. Funds collected shall be used by the Department of Neurosurgery to ensure the legacy of Dr. Shaffrey continues to influence the lives of those who come after him. The fund will support what Dr. Shaffrey valued the most, including residents’ research projects, awards, and visiting scholars. Through this fund, the Department of Neurosurgery chair and residency program director will have the capacity to meet the department’s dynamic educational needs and capitalize on emerging opportunities to strengthen its academic standing.
Details about Mark’s life and legacy can be found in his obituary.
Information on other ways to give (including stocks and transfers) can be found here. If you would prefer to make a gift via check, please be sure to include “The Mark E. Shaffrey Fund” on the memo line of your check. Checks should be mailed to:
University of Virginia
PO Box 37963
Boone, IA 50037
For more information, please contact:
Barry J. Collins, Executive Director
UVA Medical Alumni Association and Medical School Foundation
434-924-1734 | bc5u@virginia.edu
or
Kelly Reinhardt, Director of Development, Neurosciences
434-962-6671 | KReinhardt@virginia.edu
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