The first cohort of the L.D. Britt Pre-Medical Scholars program has graduated! These students from historically Black universities in Hampton Roads, part of our established BS/MD program, shared their reflections. Read: bit.ly/4d6YEwW

Thanks to Stephanie Hudson and WAVY TV 10 for talking with Dr. Hamid Okhravi, principal investigator of the Eastern Virginia Medical School Memory Clinic Registry Project, about this exciting news from #AAIC24 wavy.com/news/health/ap…

Congratulations to all our scholars and mentors for their excellent work and research presentations that took place in Waitzer Hall on August 1 as part of the 32nd Summer Scholars program. Photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBCbSp

EVMS seeks participants to study whether diabetes drug can prevent Alzheimer’s dementia. trib.al/vrbHE6m

Sniffles, sneezes and seasonal symptoms frequently occur this time of year, but there is a chance that what you assume is a summer cold – may be COVID-19. Read more: bit.ly/4dbI6nc

It was an exciting day as we kicked off the first day of Orientation 1 for approximately 185 new Doctor of Medicine and Medical Master's students! Read: bit.ly/46BIxF0

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School Old Dominion University has been named the most diverse medical school in Virginia, according to U.S. News & World Report World Report’s 2024-2025 rankings. Read more: bit.ly/3WzrOh7

It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Eric Lowe, MD, to serve as Chair of Pediatrics at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS at Old Dominion University, effective Sept. 1, 2024. Read: bit.ly/3WCyXgt

From facing the challenges of hearing loss to becoming a beacon of hope for others, Jane Popkin's journey is one of resilience and advocacy. Learn how her personal experience led her to make a lasting impact in the cochlear implant community. bit.ly/3ApW2vy

This afternoon we celebrated the MD Class of 2028 at their White Coat Ceremony, marking entry as a junior colleague into the field of medicine. Watch the full ceremony on Youtube. youtube.com/watch?v=Tly5Rz…

Congratulations to the MD Class of 2028 on their White Coat Ceremony and the milestone of receiving their short white coats, marking their entry into the medical profession.

Gift funds new cardiac fellowship program Read: bit.ly/4cuw72Z

Today, we welcomed our new health professions students in the Counseling & Art Therapy, Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D), Biomedical Sciences - Research (M.S.), Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Surgical Assisting and Pathologists' Assistant programs!

We are excited to announce approval of $1.25M in NIH SBIR grant. As Co-PI, Dr. Hamid Okhravi EVMS Medicine, will be exploring how smart faucets can simplify daily activities for patients with dementia, enhancing their independence & quality of life. #Alzheimers #dementia

Celebrating Old Dominion University’s new Health Sciences Building, home to the Ellmer College of Health Sciences! The ODU-EVMS merger creates Virginia’s largest academic health sciences center, marking a new era in healthcare innovation. A proud day for Norfolk and the Commonwealth!

What a day for ODU! Thanks to our students, staff, faculty and community for helping us celebrate the opening of the Ellmer College of Health Sciences at ODU Ellmer College of Health Sciences building!

We're kicking off #WomeninMedicineMonth with an inspiring timeline that chronicles the incredible journey of women in medicine—from early pioneers to today’s trailblazers who continue to break barriers and make history. ow.ly/krO550T7HtU #WomeninMedicine #WiM

From clinics to classrooms, women in medicine and health professions lead with purpose and inspire those around them every day. Join us in celebrating these women this September during Women in Medicine Month! #WIMMonth | #WomenInMedicine

Old Dominion University hosted an opening celebration, including a ribbon cutting, for the Ellmer College of Health Sciences’ new home on Aug. 29. Read more: bit.ly/47er4CU

Finding her voice — again: A tale of passion and rehabilitation Read more about Speech-Language Pathologist, Katelyn Swiader, CCC-SLP, MS: bit.ly/3AOCMYW