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2020 WAS A YE AR NONE OF US WILL E VER FORGE T. And while many
things changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that remained steady
was alumni support for students at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Last year, the UVA Medical Alumni Association pivoted
from group events to virtual gatherings, including
Family Day and a series of MedConnect panel
discussions focused on a variety of specialties. Travel
restrictions canceled in-person residency interviews,
but the Host Program continued as we matched
students and alumni to share information and provide
mentoring from a distance, often by phone or email.
And we piloted the new Student-Alumni Mentorship
Program, where alumni offered guidance and support
to School of Medicine students by exchanging ideas,
and relating their experiences.
Alumni contributions to the Annual Fund made these
and other programs possible. Thank you for your
continued support. Learn more about how your gift
makes a difference at UVAMedAlum.org/giving.
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