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Supporting the students, alumni, housestaff and faculty of @medicineuva. Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.
Charlottesville, VA
Joined June 2011
RT @UvaDOM: Congratulations to Dr. Mohan M. Nadkarni and Dr. Collen McNamara, who received Thomas Jefferson Awards,….
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RT @kibbemr: It was a true honor to receive the Professional Achievement Award from the University of Chicago Alumni Board, especially with….
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RT @UVASurgery: Join us for the MJKSS Meeting on March 21-22! Agenda and online registration available here: Be su….
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RT @MedicineUVA: Today, we unveiled Dr. Vivian Pinn's portrait in Pinn Hall, named to honor her trailblazing work in medicine and science.….
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RT @uva_bims: Join us online on September 30th or October 15th to learn more about what makes our program stand out: institutes and centers….
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Happy #WomenInMedicineMonth! We proudly celebrate the women of UVA Surgery—our exceptional faculty, trainees, and staff—who inspire, lead, and shape the future of medicine. Thank you for all you do! #HoosUVASurgery @MedicineUVA
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Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. Award presentations will be made in the spring of 2025. Nominations for next year's awards will open in May 2025. Learn more at:.
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* MD Early Achievement Award: Richard Ma, MD '05, Res '11.* Early Achievement Award in Biomedical Sciences: John Lukens, PhD '08.* Humanitarian Award: Richard C. Brown, MD '63, MPH, FACP . 2/3.
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Congratulations to the recipients of our 2024 Awards honoring alumni, former trainees, and faculty of @MedicineUVA: . * Walter Reed Distinguished Achievement Award: Matthew A. Howard, III, MD '85.* Distinguished Achievement in Biomedical Sciences: William Wimley, PhD '90. 1/3
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RT @MedicineUVA: Jaideep Kapoor, MD, PhD, clinician investigator & prof. of neurology, is also the director of the @UVA Brain Institute, wh….
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RT @CMHSL: Come visit the Library lobby to explore a variety of rare books and medical artifacts from our department of Historical Collecti….
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"Since the very beginning of my surgery residency, I have developed an unwavering passion to pursue a career in breast surgical oncology. There is truly nothing more emotionally rewarding than being able to treat and cure patients with breast cancer," he says.
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Dr. Vavolizza is a chief general surgery resident at UVA. He recently matched at MD Anderson for a breast surgical oncology fellowship, which he will start in August 2025. 2/3.
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Congratulations to Rick Vavolizza, MD '19, recipient of the 2024 @AmCollSurgeons Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching. The award is presented in recognition of excellence in teaching by a resident and to emphasize teaching as an important area in residents’ daily lives. 1/3
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Fun fact: Dr. Derdeyn in a 1988 alumnus of @MedicineUVA. 🧡💙.
Meet Colin Derdeyn, MD, a professor and chair of the Dept. of Radiology and Medical Imaging. He conducts clinical trials that impact treatment and outcomes for stroke patients. @CPDerdeyn @UVARadiology @uvahealthnews #ResearchInMotion #UVASchoolOfMedicine #stroke
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Congratulations to Misky Sharif, MD '24, recipient of our 2024 Outstanding Student Award. As a student, Misky served in a variety of roles to keep her class connected. She will now continue this role as an alumna, serving as class representative. Thank you, Dr. Sharif! 🧡💙
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