Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Medical student uses Peace Corps experiences to turn community engagement into a lifelong mission

Medical school was not always on the radar for Josh Perez, a second-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, but his time as a Peace Corps volunteer solidified one thing he had always known. He had a deep, unwavering love for people and the community around him. Eventually, medical school seemed like the perfect fit.

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Virginia Tech Students — Virginia Tech stands on our Principles of Community and will “affirm the inherent dignity and value of every person and strive to maintain a climate for work and learning based on mutual respect and understanding.” -Tim Sands, Virginia Tech President

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Welcome to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Through a unique public-private partnership between a cutting edge-research university and a major health care institution, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine educates physician thought leaders through inquiry, research, and discovery.

The college has four value domains that drive our educational goals and objectives and are interwoven throughout the four-year curriculum: basic science, clinical science, research, and health systems science & interprofessional practice.

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Clinical Science

Research

Research and Inquiry

Health Systems Science and Interprofessional Practice

Health Systems Science and
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our commitment to Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) is reflected in our pledge as individuals and as an institution to create a community that welcomes all, includes all, and ensures equity for all, building an environment where all can thrive and realize their full potential.

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Spotlight on Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

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Spotlight on HSSIP: Health Systems Science and Interprofessional Practice (HSSIP) is one of the four domains at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

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