Because EVMS, like most medical schools, is in a metropolitan region, we can sometimes forget that our rural neighbors just an hour away may not have easy access to the medical care they need. To that end, we recently expanded our training opportunities for students in the field of rural medicine.
Rural communities are home to about 25 percent of the nation's population, yet only 10 percent of physicians practice in these areas. In our feature story, discover why some EVMS faculty members and students are dedicated to addressing the unique needs of people who live in our region's rural communities.
In this issue, we congratulate our own Dr. Jerry Nadler, a first-class researcher, educator and clinician, who was recently honored as Virginia's Outstanding Scientist for 2016. Learn more about why Dr. Nadler is well deserving of this award and how his research is making an impact on the community.
EVMS has long been a national leader in ultrasound education, having made it a critical component of our students' training for decades. In our news section, find out how one of our experts is helping doctors across the country learn how to better utilize this valuable imaging tool.
More than 20 years ago, EVMS pioneered another valuable tool to ensure that our students are ready for the real world. From their first days on campus, many of our students work with standardized patients — highly specialized actors trained to portray a variety of medical conditions. Take a moment to meet our youngest and oldest standardized patients as they talk about their passion for teaching our future medical practitioners.
I hope you know we could not do any of this without your help. Now, you can make an even bigger impact on our future. For every gift you make to the EVMS Fund through April 15, Liberty Tax Service will contribute another $100 — up to $50,000. Your gift will help us remain a leader in health-care education, along with making a profound impact on our region's health care. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Richard V. Homan, MD
