August 18, 2008

NORFOLK, VA — EVMS welcomed its newest crop of up-and-coming medical professionals Monday as the first semester of the academic year got underway.

Orientation for new students started with the annual breakfast hosted by Dean Gerald Pepe, Ph.D., following by a welcoming ceremony and greetings from school leaders. The week is filled with lectures and activities geared toward acclimating new students to campus and ensuring they're equipped for the rigors of a leading academic medical institution.

Michael Solhaug, M.D., EVMS associate dean for academic affairs, speaks with first-year medical student Casey Bryant and two fellow classmates Monday morning.

Incoming Medical Master's program students Emily Grauel and Ellie Sepheri thumb through the packet of information new students receive.

Dean Gerald Pepe, Ph.D., greets Medical Master's student Emily Grauel as other new students filled the Brickell Library atrium.

Master of Art Therapy student Anthony Stroud, left, assistant professor Elizabeth Warson and other art therapy students get acquainted as orientation activities get underway Monday.

EVMS President Harry Lester speaks with a group of incoming students, including Medical Master's student Nicole Whatley.

Wayne Wilbanks, rector of the EVMS Board of Visitors, greeted the students during the official welcoming ceremony.

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Doug Gardner, Director of News and Publications
EVMS Office of Institutional Advancement
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