VIRGINIA MEDICINE (formerly Vitals)
Welcome to
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
2 Discovery
Findings from researchers at the
University of Virginia School of
Medicine, including discoveries in
breast and prostate cancer
6 News from UVA Health
Recognition from U.S. News &
World Report, plus the renaming
of UVA's Barringer Wing in honor
of Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD
10 Beyond the Classroom
Learn about how the University
of Virginia School of Medicine
is offering real-world experiences
to prepare today's students
18 Class Notes
What are alumni and former
trainees of the School of
Medicine up to? Find out who
has received an award, written a
book, tied the knot and more
22 Reunions 2019
See photos from the first-ever
Biomedical Sciences Graduation
Program (BIMS) Reunion,
as well as the 2019 Medical
School Reunion Weekend
25 In Training
Meet Evan Rajadhyaksha, a
fourth year medical student who
has wanted to be a pediatrician
since he was 4 years old
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