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Medical and Nursing Education at UVA

The future of healthcare depends upon how we prepare our medical and nursing students to face the challenges of the 21st century. They will need to know more science than ever, but they must also be skilled in treating patients with respect and compassion. Your gift for education ensures outstanding opportunities to talented students taught by faculty who are exemplary role models.

Make a Gift! To get involved, or to begin a conversation, contact the UVA Health System Development Office at 800-297-0102 or 434-924-8432.

Nursing student at graduationIn the Spotlight: Cost of Tuition

  • Medical students pay tuition of $32,650 (in-state), $42,650 (out-of-state), with additional living expenses over $15,000.
  • Nursing students pay $9,490 (in-state/undergrad) and $29,790 (out-of-state).

Scholarship funds help UVA's schools of medicine and nursing recruit and retain the brightest students year after year, regardless of their financial backgrounds. High caliber students promote a first-rate teaching school, where academics, research, and clinical care thrive.

Below, you will find more ways that you can support education.

How to support medical and nursing education at UVA

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Professorships. Gifts of $2 million and above may be used to create a named, endowed professorship in a particular department within the School of Medicine or Nursing. The endowment provides a salary supplement that helps UVA attract and retain outstanding faculty. The endowment may be named to recognize the generosity of the donor or to honor an individual identified by the donor. Learn more about endowed gifts for education.

 

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Scholarships and fellowships. Gifts of $250,000 and above may be used to create named, endowed fellowship and scholarship funds. In the face of rising tuition and fees, scholarships make it possible for the University to offer enrollment to qualified students regardless of their financial means. Equally important are graduate fellowships, which help the University compete for the best students entering advanced study. Learn more about endowed gifts for education.

 

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Capital projects support. New buildings — and reconfiguration of older spaces — allow the schools of medicine and nursing to consolidate programs and fully utilize the latest technology when teaching tomorrow's caregivers. This helps the schools better prepare UVA's graduates to face to the challenges of 21st century medicine.

What your gift can do:

  • Provide financial support to deserving students who seek a career in medicine or nursing
  • Attract and retain nationally recognized faculty
  • Ease the financial burden of student debt for new graduates
  • Build an outstanding and diverse student body
  • Recognize your or a loved one's personal commitment to medical and/or nursing education