All Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine News and Stories
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Article ItemVirginia Tech students' water-sampling drone innovation takes them to Malawi and Rome , article
Traditional sampling methods require workers to wade into potentially contaminated waters. A drone does the same work much more safely.
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Article ItemGlobal health rotations give medical students practical, enriching experiences , article
The goal of the program at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is to promote student understanding of health care practices in various countries and to advance social and cultural understanding of international health care systems.
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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.
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Article ItemMedical student uses Peace Corps experiences to turn community engagement into a lifelong mission , article
Josh Perez joined the Peace Corps searching for transformative experiences in community engagement. He found that and a lot more.
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Article ItemCamp Too Sweet gives one medical student insight into diabetes , article
Jacqueline Urdang, a third-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, writes about her clinical experience at Camp Too Sweet, a Carilion Clinic-hosted summer camp for children with diabetes. As she provided medical supervision and education, she also learned about the challenges the campers face every day.
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Article ItemProgram enables early clinical exposure for medical students , article
VTCSOM's LACE program allows new medical students the opportunity to engage in community-based clinical experiences.
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Article ItemMedical students mentor Tribal youth aspiring to careers in medicine , article
The outreach event with the Monacan Nation offered hands-on learning, mentorship, and guidance to tribal students interested in pursuing careers in medicine.
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Article ItemLifelong love for narratives leads one medical student to a career in healing , article
During her time in medical school, Mosufa Zainab has listened to and absorbed many stories – those of her classmates, her mentors, her patients, and perhaps most deeply, herself.
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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.
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Article ItemExperts available: Hurricane Helene recovery, preparing for Hurricane Milton, one year since Hamas attack on Israel, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding Hurricane Helene recovery, Hurricane Milton approaching Florida, 1 year since Hamas' attack on Israel, World Mental Health Day, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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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.
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Article ItemExperts highlight health risks tied to flooding , article
Hurricane Helene has brought widespread devastation along the East Coast, particularly in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Three Virginia Tech public health and water quality experts – Stephanie Lareau, Julia Gohlke, and Alasdair Cohen – share insights on the pressing health risks associated with flooding in the wake of the hurricane.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech, Children’s National Hospital, and industry experts explore the impact of AI on health care , article
While exploring the potential of artificial intelligence, old fashioned networking and human relationships held the floor.
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Article ItemMedical students present research at prominent urology conference , article
Four members of the VTCSOM Class of 2025 presented their research in urology at an annual conference.
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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.
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Article ItemX.J. Meng receives prestigious MERIT Award to study hepatitis E virus , article
Meng, University Distinguished Professor of Molecular Virology, is the first at Virginia Tech to receive the prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health, which offers long-term funding to exceptional researchers.
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Article ItemNew exhibition gives discarded art a second look , article
The exhibition offers visions of creativity with discarded art by altering existing pieces to tell new stories.
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Article ItemWhole Health Consortium’s first year shows growth and innovation in health and well-being solutions , article
Marked by a flourishing network of members, impactful collaborations, and vibrant community engagement, the Virginia Tech Whole Health Consortium has made significant strides in advancing whole health research and fostering transdisciplinary partnerships.
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Article ItemLecture to explore the brain's symphony of space, time, and healing , article
Michael Friedlander's talk, “Conducting the Neuro-Symphony in the Brain – Space, Time, and Calcium,” will give people a glimpse of his latest research. The presentation is free and open to the public at 2 Riverside Circle in Roanoke at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute today. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m.
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Article ItemIntroducing an exceptional group of healers , article
Members of the Class of 2028 hail from 16 states and 43 undergraduate and graduate institutions, bringing vital perspectives from diverse backgrounds. The class includes two Hokies and 15 students from Virginia.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine library hosts 'Rise, Serve, Lead!' exhibit , article
Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this exhibit pays tribute to the significant contributions and pioneering achievements of women in the medical field throughout American history.
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Article ItemMaking time for play , article
It's not all work, no play. Seven of the busiest Virginia Tech faculty members and administrators talked about the surprising benefits they get from their spare time pursuits, from boxing to improv comedy to motorcycle riding.
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Article ItemBuilding a COMPASS to navigate future pandemics , article
An $18 million grant announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will bring together five universities and more than 20 researchers, academics, and public health experts to establish the Virginia Tech-led Center for Community Empowering Pandemic Prediction and Prevention from Atoms to Societies (COMPASS).
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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.
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Article ItemDestination Area 2.0 grants awarded to five new transdisciplinary projects , article
The grants, awarded by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, will help kick-start projects around ecological and biocultural restoration, green infrastructure, rural health and education, whole health, and medical materials.
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