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Article ItemTaking a shot at shaping the future of medicine , article
Tara Menon, a first-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, has developed an entrepreneurial mindset that she hopes to use to impact patients' health.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical school names Amanda Murchison associate dean for student affairs , article
Murchison came to Roanoke in 2007 to take an OB-GYN position with Carilion Clinic and became a founding faculty member of the medical school. The new appointment reflects her long-standing commitment to student success, mentorship, and medical education.
Date: Oct 08, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine receives recognition for inclusive initiatives , article
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors the school for the seventh straight year.
Date: Oct 03, 2024 -
Article ItemApplications open Oct. 1 for medical school’s immersive undergraduate program , article
The Early Identification Program provides intensive preparation over two summer sessions for rising undergraduate juniors and seniors.
Date: Sep 18, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical school’s White Coat Ceremony immerses students in traditions early on , article
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine hosted a special ceremony where 51 future doctors took the Hippocratic oath and donned their white coat on Friday night in Roanoke.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
Article ItemA prescription for the future , article
In the 14 years since the first class stepped through the doors, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has established itself as a prominent destination for medical students seeking proven, innovative, real world learning experiences that incorporate valuable opportunities for research and discovery.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 -
Article ItemNew chief well-being officer to enhance the culture of caring at medical school , article
In her new role as the inaugural chief well-being officer at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Lisa Uherick is bringing her experiences as a physician and leader in well-being to students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff at the school.
Date: Mar 22, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical students prove they can be anything at Match Day celebration , article
Fourth-year medical students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine learned their destinations for their residency programs as well as their specialities at a festive Match Day ceremony in Roanoke. Students matched with prestigious health centers across the country as well as many in the region.
Date: Mar 16, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical school honors Henrietta Lacks’ legacy through diversity scholarship , article
In a significant move to champion diversity and to pay homage to Lacks' legacy, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine renamed its VTC Dean's Council Diversity Excellence in Medicine Endowed Scholarship to the Henrietta Lacks Excellence in Medicine Scholarship.
Date: Feb 16, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical school’s admissions process connects students with community , article
Through the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's unique Multiple Mini-Interview process, community volunteers play a crucial role in evaluating applicants' ability to become outstanding physicians while enlightening them about all the area has to offer.
Date: Jan 30, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical school students, doctors take to basketball court for meaningful cause , article
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine hosted its 12th annual Docs for Morgan basketball fundraiser, pitting medical students against physicians and residents for a good cause. The event honors the memory of late Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington and supports a scholarship in her name.
Date: Jan 26, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical school formally establishes Department of Neurosurgery , article
The new department will enhance the neurosurgical education for medical students while serving the communities of the Roanoke and the New River valleys.
Date: Dec 01, 2023 -
Article ItemInternational expert predicts collaborative future for medical education , article
Ronald Harden, an internationally renowned leader in medical education, recently spoke at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and to the Teaching Excellence Academy for Collaborative Healthcare, sharing his vision for how medical schools must adapt to the changing landscape of the world.
Date: Nov 02, 2023 -
Article ItemMedical students establish the principles that will guide them at white coat ceremony , article
The 51 first-year students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine declared their commitment to the medical practice of humanism and recited the Hippocratic Oath as they put on their white coats for the first time.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine program expands to support more underrepresented students , article
The Early Identification Program provides intensive medical school preparation over two summer sessions for rising undergraduate juniors pursuing their dream of medical school.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
Article ItemBoard of Visitors receives glimpse of vision for medical school’s future , article
Leaders from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) provided the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors a first-hand look at school as well as a glimpse at the future during their August meeting in Roanoke.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2027 , article
Members of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s Class of 2027 officially began medical education journeys with orientation during the last week of July. The 51 matriculating students were chosen from 6,184 applicants, an acceptance rate of less than 1 percent, as the school remained one of the most selective in the country.
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine receives prestigious award to support innovation , article
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has been awarded the National Board of Medical Examiners Stemmler Fund for 2023-24 to support its innovative approaches to medical student assessment.
Date: Aug 18, 2023 -
Article ItemEat your vegetables to protect your brain , article
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease by a Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine faculty member shows that brain levels of dietary lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, and vitamin E in those with Alzheimer’s disease are half those in normal brains. Higher dietary levels of lutein and zeaxanthin have been strongly linked to better cognitive functions and lower risk for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Date: Aug 11, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to establish Department of Neurosurgery , article
If approved by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia, the new department will help advance the field of neurosurgery with cutting-edge research while addressing the growing demand for specialized care in the area.
Date: Jun 07, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine alumni show worldwide reach of 'Ut Prosim' , article
Joanna Kam and Robert Summey, married physicians from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Class of 2015, recently volunteered on a trip of a lifetime to treat medically underserved patients in rural Kenya.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
Article ItemTrailblazing medical student sets course for new home , article
Oscar Alcoreza will become the first Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student to earn both a medical degree and a doctorate through Virginia Tech’s Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program.
Date: May 04, 2023 -
Article ItemGraduation speaker says medical students have many routes to making difference , article
Danny Avula has found his career calling as a leader in public health and social services after first becoming a physician. He will speak with graduating students from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine about the many ways they can make a positive difference in the world at the school's commencement on May 6.
Date: Apr 28, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine names Isaiah Johnson chair of obstetrics and gynecology , article
Johnson has served as interim chair since 2021. He is a practicing OB-GYN specialist engaged in the full scope of care with a special interest in helping patients with high-risk pregnancies.
Date: Mar 30, 2023 -
Article ItemMedical students celebrate Match Day in rock-star fashion , article
At the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's 10th annual Match Day ceremony, 100 percent of the class matched into a residency program. The 43 students learned where they will begin the their careers as resident physicians with a wide array of prestigious programs both across the country and locally.
Date: Mar 17, 2023 -
Article ItemMedical student’s research investigates the heart of the matter , article
When Katie Hardin was considering medical schools, it was the extensive research focus of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine that won her heart. Her research into calcium deposits in the cardiac intercalated disk may be a step toward preventing lethal arrhythmias in the future.
Date: Mar 14, 2023 -
Article ItemResearch project shows medical student the power of perseverance , article
Ellen Shrontz is one of nine students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to earn a Letter of Distinction for her four-year research project. Her research focused on gap junctions, specialized intercellular connections, that are lost in many forms of heart disease and during cancer progression.
Date: Mar 10, 2023 -
Article ItemMedical school duo assists Special Olympics teammates on personal victories , article
First-year medical students David Ogburn and Zach Johnson are making a positive impact on their new community through involvement with the Special Olympics. They played on a basketball team as "partners," assisting athletes with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine names Paul R. Skolnik chair of Department of Basic Science Education , article
Skolnik will provide leadership, mentoring, and strategy development for the department and faculty representing a spectrum of research and medical science specialties, including further development of a shared vision focused on continuing excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service.
Date: Feb 23, 2023 -
Article ItemLeslie LaConte promoted to associate dean for research at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine , article
LaConte will further develop the school’s comprehensive, four-year research education curriculum and will work closely with the administration of the medical school, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, the Virginia Tech Office of Research and Innovation, and Carilion Clinic to advance and facilitate research activity.
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to host Black History Month panel focused on family health , article
The special event, called Black Family Health, is Feb. 7 and part of the school's Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Series. Physicians across a range of specialties will provide their expertise as it relates to family health and answer audience questions.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to host talk on Black maternal health and fathers' roles , article
Jonathan Webb, chief executive officer of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses, will moderate the intimate conversation on the Black maternal health crisis and the role fathers play as advocates. The talk will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and is free and open to the public.
Date: Dec 08, 2022 -
Article ItemGuest speaker to focus on importance of oral health for expecting mothers , article
Kim Boggess, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, will speak at the 12th annual Delta Dental of Virginia Oral Health Endowed Lecture at 7 p.m. Jan. 4.
Date: Nov 29, 2022 -
Article ItemMedical school honored for commitment to diversity and inclusion , article
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine was recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine with its Health Professions Higher Education in Diversity award for 2022. This is the fifth consecutive year the school has received this award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Date: Nov 15, 2022 -
Article ItemVeteran medical student trades in uniform for white coat , article
Davin Combs, a fourth-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, is carrying the valuable lessons he learned in the Army into a career in medicine. He believes more veterans should consider ways they can continue a life of service after their military service.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
Article ItemWhite coat ceremony completes wardrobe for medical students , article
The white coat is one of the most celebrated symbols of the medical profession, but at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, new students must fully understand its meaning before they may wear it. On Oct. 14 at a special ceremony in Roanoke, 49 first-year students took the Hippocratic oath and made their commitment to the profound connection between the white coat and the medical practice of humanism.
Date: Oct 19, 2022 -
Article ItemA global journey to a new home for medical education , article
First-year student Maedot Haymete has followed her dream of becoming a physician and focusing on global public health to the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. She chose the school over 10 other highly ranked medical schools because of its academic domains and financial support.
Date: Sep 21, 2022 -
Article ItemThe 'living history' of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine set to retire , article
Daniel “Dan” Harrington helped to launch the medical school as a unique public-private partnership and as an official college at Virginia Tech. As vice dean, he has played an integral role in developing the school's path toward a strong future.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
Article ItemCenter for Inclusion opens for students in Roanoke , article
The Fralin Biomedical and Research Institute at VTC, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and the Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology cut a ceremonial ribbon Aug. 18 to open their new Center for Inclusion. In the spirit of InclusiveVT, the center is designed as an inviting and inclusive space where individuals can celebrate diversity and learn from one another.
Date: Aug 30, 2022 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s Early Identification Program creates pathways for inclusion , article
The program helps undergraduate students who are underrepresented in medicine gain the research and clinical skills they will need as well as an understanding of the application process for medical school.
Date: Aug 25, 2022 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine dean named to national leadership group on diversity , article
The Association of American Medical Colleges named Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Dean Lee Learman to its Council of Deans Insight Circle on Leadership Accountability for Diversity. The 11-member group will inform the development of an accountability framework to guide the nation’s medical school leaders in their diversity efforts across the education continuum.
Date: Jul 29, 2022 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2026 after record number of applicants , article
The 49 high-achieving students were selected from a record number of 6,916 applicants. The number of applicants was an increase of more than 500 from the previous year.
Date: Jul 27, 2022 -
Article ItemNationally renowned cancer center director to speak on importance of health for Black men , article
Robert Winn, director of VCU Massey Cancer Center, will provide a talk called "Generational Health: An Intimate Conversation on Black Men and Health Disparities" at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine on July 14.
Date: Jun 15, 2022 -
Article ItemExpert offers 10 outdoor safety tips to keep summer from turning into bummer , article
Planning your summer activity bucket list? A medical emergency expert says a little common sense and the right preparation will go a long way in keeping your summer plans safe and fun.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
Article ItemClass of 2022: A match made in Army Greens , article
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student Dawn Wright Ullmann took the Army route to her medical education, which helped lead her to her future husband as well as a prestigious residency program.
Date: May 04, 2022 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine graduation speaker encourages students to focus on those they serve and do something extraordinary , article
Renowned medical educator Nancy Hardt to emphasize the importance of studying social determinants of health.
Date: Apr 29, 2022 -
Article ItemHealth Sciences and Technology campus: Thriving in the spirit of Ut Prosim , article
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are molded in the same spirit of service that has guided Virginia Tech since 1872, adapting over the years with new innovations to serve state residents and the world.
Date: Mar 30, 2022 -
Article ItemHealth Sciences and Technology campus: Thriving in the spirit of Ut Prosim , article
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are molded in the same spirit of service that has guided Virginia Tech since 1872, adapting over the years with new innovations to serve state residents and the world.
Date: Mar 30, 2022 -
Article ItemDonor continues sister’s legacy of loyal support for Hokies at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine , article
Susan Lucas has continued the legacy of her late sister, Nancy, by supporting students at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine who attended Virginia Tech for their undergraduate degrees.
Date: Feb 16, 2022