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Our Spring 2013 issue of Vitals is available online.

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By: George P. Garmany, Jr.

George P. Garmany, Jr., MD '74, received the 2009 Harold E. Williamson Award from the COPIC Medical Foundation on March [...]

By: Robert A. Silverman

Bob Silverman, MD, '77 is the Dermatology Foundation’s 2012 Clark W. Finnerud Award recipient. Each year, the Dermatology Foundation [...]

By: Frederick L. (Rick ) Greene

Frederick L. Greene, MD (Coll'66 Med'70) has been elected president of the Southeastern Surgical Congress for 2013-14. Dr. Greene also

By: Kenneth Lee

I have recently published a book of poetry, Sweet Spot,there are some medical poems, some directly about UVA, but most [...]

By: Elizabeth K. McNamara, M.D.

Dr. Elizabeth "Bette" Kaufman McNamara and Dr. Robert Stanley McNamara joyfully announce the birth of their daughter Elizabeth "Belle"

By: Ravi Rao

Dr. Ravi Rao recently published the book, "Emotional Business: Inspiring Human Connectedness to Grow Earnings and the Economy." He [...]

By: Donald Briscoe

Donald Briscoe, MD, of Houston, Texas, was awarded the Exemplary Teaching Award by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians during [...]

By: Steven Christopher Smith

On June 6th, Dr. Steven Christopher Smith (MS ’06, PhD ’08, MD ’09), now resident in Pathology at the University [...]

By: Ted Ruhnke

I was honored in early May to be selected by Governor Bob McDonnell for the 2012 Governor's Volunteerism and Community [...]

By: Patricia Tereskerz, JD, PhD

Patricia Tereskerz has published Clinical Research and the Law which was released in May 2012 by Wiley-Blackwell. Read more:

Thanks to the School of Medicine University of Virginia for sharing this video!

Diploma Ceremony Class of 2013
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Recorded on 5/19/13 at the Paramount Theater, downtown Charlottesville, VA. 16:00 - Barry Collins, UVA Med Alumni Association 23:00 - Students hand out Awards 31:30 - Hooding Begins 1:01:15 - Dean's Remarks 1:15:00 -- Hippocratic Oath

From the School of Medicine University of Virginia: Dr. Janet Lewis has been...

From the School of Medicine University of Virginia:

Dr. Janet Lewis has been named the permanent division chief for rheumatology. She had previously served as interim division chief.

"Dr. Lewis is an associate professor of medicine and did both her residency and fellowship training at the University of Virginia," said Dr. Mitch Rosner, chair of the Department of Medicine. "She has broad clinical expertise in areas such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases. She will lead the division in expanding clinical services, developing clinical research programs, and continuing to provide the high quality, innovative care that the Division already excels in."

Congratulations to the Class of 2013! You're now medical ALUMNI! Photos from thi...

Congratulations to the Class of 2013! You're now medical ALUMNI!
Photos from this weekend coming soon...

Don't forget! You can watch the Diploma Ceremony for the School of Medicine Univ...

Don't forget! You can watch the Diploma Ceremony for the School of Medicine University of Virginia at 3:00 p.m. Eastern TODAY!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/medicine-virginia

Medicine Virginia
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The School of Medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville is a top ranked School in a top-ranked University in a top-ranked city. One of the original schools in Thomas Jefferson's founding of the University of Virginia.

"Please let me graduate" ~ Dave Becker, via Twitter (photo of David Colen) It's...

"Please let me graduate" ~ Dave Becker, via Twitter (photo of David Colen)

It's the BIG day! Share your pics on our Facebook timeline or on Twitter at @uvamedalum.

FYI...

FYI...

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University of Virginia
Inclement weather has forced the University's Class Valedictory Exercises on May 18 to be moved to the John Paul Jones Arena. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are required for entry. Parking is available at the arena and at University Hall. See virginia.edu.

Teresa A. Sullivan will preside over her third Final Exercises as president of t...

Teresa A. Sullivan will preside over her third Final Exercises as president of the University of Virginia this weekend, welcoming between 30,000 and 35,000 people to Grounds. Sunday is the 184th edition of the University’s ceremony honoring graduating students.

Hit "LIKE" if you'll be there!

http://news.virginia.edu/content/university-virginia-ready-weekend-s-184th-final-exercises

University of Virginia Ready for This Weekend’s 184th Final Exercises
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The University expects to welcome 30,000 to 35,000 visitors to Grounds to send off the Class of 2013.

"Looking through the med school yearbook, amazing memories of the past 4 years....

"Looking through the med school yearbook, amazing memories of the past 4 years. Can't believe it!" ~ Cliff Cutchins, via Twitter

Thanks for sharing those memories, Cliff! We were thrilled to provide those white coats in 2009. Now four years later, we're looking forward to seeing the Class of 2013 graduate this weekend.

Post your favorite memories and pics on our Facebook timeline or tweet them to us at @uvamedalum.

We <3 this story about Justin Mutter from the Class of 2013! Thanks to UVA Healt...

We ♥ this story about Justin Mutter from the Class of 2013! Thanks to UVA Health System for sharing it.

http://uvahealth.com/about/news-room/archives/class-of-2013-justin-mutter-follows-in-family-footsteps-to-care-for-those-most-in-need

Class of 2013: Justin Mutter follows in family footsteps to care for those most in need — UVA Health
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“Double ’Hoo,” Rhodes Scholar and soon-to-be doctor Justin Mutter believes that clinicians and care cannot exist in isolation from the communities and residents being served. He wants to develop new models of care that unite patients with their medical providers, especially in rural communities.

Just a few more days until Sunday's Diploma Ceremony at the Paramount Theater, w...

Just a few more days until Sunday's Diploma Ceremony at the Paramount Theater, which is where this photo was taken last year. Click "Like" to send well wishes to the Class of 2013!