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A p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e U VA M e d i c a l A l u m n i As s o c i a t i o n a n d M e d i c a l S c h o o l Fo u n d a t i o n
4 Grand Rounds
News in Research, innovation,
and technology
6 Health system Highlights
20 Doctor Hoo
Dwight Holland, MD '08, PhD
22 alum News & Notes
24 Housestaff spotlight
taryn Hassinger, MD '14
and Ben Contrella, MD '14
26 student Perspective
Match Day, BiMs lab Coat Ceremony
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PlAy BAll
When an athlete gets injured, it can
impact not just their own health but their
team's ability to compete. that's why
coaches like Brian O'Connor are glad
to have the expertise and experience of
UVa's sports Medicine team to provide
day-to-day care of student athletes.
By Linda J. Kobert
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MoVing the needle
Despite effective screening tools and the
HPV vaccine, the incidence and mortality
rates for cervical cancer have remained
largely unchanged over the last 15 years.
UVa physicians and scientists are working
hard to move the needle on this disease.
Could it soon be eliminated?
By Linda J. Kobert
1 Vitals Spring 2019
