F E AT U R E S T O R Y
12 Listening, Learning
and Leading
Melina R. Kibbe, MD is the 17th dean
of the UVA School of Medicine. Read
about her first six months at UVA,
her goals, and her vision for the future.
2 Discovery
8 UVA Health News and Accolades
18 Class Notes
20 Doctor Hoo
22 In Training
24 Match Day
27 Philanthropy in Action
28 Impact
Dean Kibbe (second from left) with UVA
Medical Alumni Association and Medical
School Foundation board members, Fall 2021
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E xecutive Director
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O N T H E C O V E R
Melina Kibbe, MD,
dean of the University of Virginia
School of Medicine
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