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Category: news directly from around campus Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Announces 2025 Dean’s Award for Inclusive Excellence Recipients , articleThe Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Award for Inclusive Excellence, recognizing students, faculty, and staff who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to toward developing a more equitable and inclusive community. This marks the fourth year of the school’s tradition of honoring individuals for their contributions that may include volunteer work in the community, their mentorship of students, for establishing student clubs, for developing anti-bias training and much more.
Date: Mar 26, 2025 -
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Category: research Tracking traumatic brain injuries , articleLiliana Ladner is a Letter of Distinction recipient for her study on patients with severe traumatic brain injuries and their long-term prognosis. A fourth-year medical student, her work will be presented at the annual Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium on Friday, March 28, in Roanoke.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 -
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Category: research Using an immune system to target cancer , articleMonica Gerber is a Letter of Distinction recipient for her study that focused on using a pediatric patient's immune system to target their cancer. A fourth-year medical student, her work will be presented at the annual Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium on Friday, March 28, in Roanoke.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 -
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Category: research Medical student focuses research on blood vessels , articleFarah Iqbal is a Letter of Distinction recipient for her study of blood flow during pregnancy. A fourth-year medical student, her work will be presented at the annual Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium on March 28 in Roanoke.
Date: Mar 24, 2025 -
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Category: academics Lights, Camera, Match! , articleFourth-year students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine walked the red carpet and were the stars of the annual Match Day celebration. The students maintained the school's tradition with prestigious matches across the country and within the region.
Date: Mar 21, 2025 -
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Category: impact Medical school curriculum leader takes on expanded role at Virginia Department of Health , articleCynthia Morrow is stepping down from her curriculum leadership position at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to take on a larger role in public health as the district director for the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts and the pilot regional director for Southwest Virginia within the Virginia Department of Health.
Date: Mar 06, 2025 -
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Category: impact Docs for Morgan: A game of remembrance, community, and support , articleThe annual basketball game is more than just a competitive matchup — it’s a powerful tribute to the enduring unity between the Roanoke community, Virginia Tech, and Carilion Clinic in honor of Morgan Dana Harrington’s memory. Now in its 13th year, this beloved tradition remains a night of celebration, remembrance, and support.
Date: Feb 07, 2025 -
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Category: culture Medical school to host public opening reception for art show Feb. 4 , articleThe Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s spring art show, "Threads of Nature," is display now through May at the schools’ Roanoke campus. The public is invited to a free opening reception Feb. 4 to meet the artists, view the show and enjoy light refreshments.
Date: Jan 31, 2025 -
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Category: research Taking a shot at shaping the future of medicine , articleTara 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 -
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Category: academics Medical school names Amanda Murchison associate dean for student affairs , articleMurchison 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 -
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Category: culture Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine receives recognition for inclusive initiatives , articleINSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors the school for the seventh straight year.
Date: Oct 03, 2024 -
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Category: academics Applications open Oct. 1 for medical school’s immersive undergraduate program , articleThe Early Identification Program provides intensive preparation over two summer sessions for rising undergraduate juniors and seniors.
Date: Sep 18, 2024 -
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Category: academics Medical school’s White Coat Ceremony immerses students in traditions early on , articleThe 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 -
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Category: academics A prescription for the future , articleIn 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 -
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Category: campus experience New chief well-being officer to enhance the culture of caring at medical school , articleIn 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 -
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Category: academics Medical students prove they can be anything at Match Day celebration , articleFourth-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 -
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Category: impact Medical school honors Henrietta Lacks’ legacy through diversity scholarship , articleIn 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 -
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Category: academics Medical school’s admissions process connects students with community , articleThrough 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 -
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Category: impact Medical school students, doctors take to basketball court for meaningful cause , articleThe 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 -
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Category: academics Medical school formally establishes Department of Neurosurgery , articleThe 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 -
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Category: research International expert predicts collaborative future for medical education , articleRonald 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 -
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Category: academics Medical students establish the principles that will guide them at white coat ceremony , articleThe 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 -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine program expands to support more underrepresented students , articleThe 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 -
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Category: campus experience Board of Visitors receives glimpse of vision for medical school’s future , articleLeaders 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 -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2027 , articleMembers 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 -
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Category: research Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine receives prestigious award to support innovation , articleThe 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 -
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Category: research Eat your vegetables to protect your brain , articleA 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 -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to establish Department of Neurosurgery , articleIf 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 -
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Category: impact Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine alumni show worldwide reach of 'Ut Prosim' , articleJoanna 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 -
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Category: academics Trailblazing medical student sets course for new home , articleOscar 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 -
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Category: academics Graduation speaker says medical students have many routes to making difference , articleDanny 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 -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine names Isaiah Johnson chair of obstetrics and gynecology , articleJohnson 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 -
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Category: academics Medical students celebrate Match Day in rock-star fashion , articleAt 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 -
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Category: research Medical student’s research investigates the heart of the matter , articleWhen 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 -
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Category: research Research project shows medical student the power of perseverance , articleEllen 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 -
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Category: impact Medical school duo assists Special Olympics teammates on personal victories , articleFirst-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 -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine names Paul R. Skolnik chair of Department of Basic Science Education , articleSkolnik 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 -
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Category: research Leslie LaConte promoted to associate dean for research at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine , articleLaConte 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 -
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Category: impact Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to host Black History Month panel focused on family health , articleThe 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 -
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Category: impact Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to host talk on Black maternal health and fathers' roles , articleJonathan 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 -
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Category: impact Guest speaker to focus on importance of oral health for expecting mothers , articleKim 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 -
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Category: culture Medical school honored for commitment to diversity and inclusion , articleThe 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 -
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Category: impact Veteran medical student trades in uniform for white coat , articleDavin 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 -
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Category: academics White coat ceremony completes wardrobe for medical students , articleThe 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 -
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Category: impact A global journey to a new home for medical education , articleFirst-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 -
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Category: academics The 'living history' of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine set to retire , articleDaniel “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 -
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Category: culture Center for Inclusion opens for students in Roanoke , articleThe 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 -
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Category: culture Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s Early Identification Program creates pathways for inclusion , articleThe 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 -
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Category: culture Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine dean named to national leadership group on diversity , articleThe 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 -
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Category: academics Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2026 after record number of applicants , articleThe 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 -
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Category: impact Nationally renowned cancer center director to speak on importance of health for Black men , articleRobert 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 -
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Category: impact Expert offers 10 outdoor safety tips to keep summer from turning into bummer , articlePlanning 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 -
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Class of 2022: A match made in Army Greens , articleVirginia 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 -
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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine graduation speaker encourages students to focus on those they serve and do something extraordinary , articleRenowned medical educator Nancy Hardt to emphasize the importance of studying social determinants of health.
Date: Apr 29, 2022 -
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Category: research Health Sciences and Technology campus: Thriving in the spirit of Ut Prosim , articleThe 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 -
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Category: research Health Sciences and Technology campus: Thriving in the spirit of Ut Prosim , articleThe 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 -
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Category: impact Donor continues sister’s legacy of loyal support for Hokies at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine , articleSusan 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