VIRGINIA TECH CARILION SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Carilion Clinic is celebrating Research Day — a chance for medical students from all the schools associated with the hospital to show off their work.

Fourth-year students at Virginia Tech Carilion are finding out where they will begin their residencies.

Senator Kaine is hosting an event Monday in Richmond to recognize those who have done extraordinary work in Virginia over the last year – some of whom are local, according to the Senator’s office.

ROANOKE, Va. – A new wave of healthcare workers is coming as more students are applying to medical schools nationwide. Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine gained an extra 2,075 applications this year. Dan Griffin, a third-year medical student, said it’s a call to action to combat this pandemic. Associate Dean for Admissions Dr. Melanie Prusakowski agrees as she feels the pandemic sparked more students’ interest in the field. “There is this focus on wanting to try to create a more inclusive and equitable community,” Karimian said.

ROANOKE, Va. – On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSM) unveiled an exhibit featuring work by veterans with PTSD and other physical or brain injuries. The exhibit, titled “Creative Forces: An Exhibit in Healing,” includes photos, sculptures and paintings by artists from all over Virginia, including from the Roanoke Valley. This show is co-hosted by The Art League of Alexandria and the Salem VA Medical Center. The art exhibit will run through mid-May and is open to the public. To learn more about dates, times and getting to the exhibit, click here.