Virginia Journal of Medicine Fall 2025 Medical Student Symposium Special Edition

The Medical Student Summer Research Symposium Special Abstracts Edition of the Virginia Journal of Medicine highlights the scholarly work of medical students who participated in structured summer research programs at the University of Virginia. This collection represents a wide range of inquiry, including basic science, clinical research, medical education, health systems, and community-engaged scholarship, made possible through close faculty mentorship and institutional support.

This special edition reflects the mission of student-driven scholarship: to celebrate early academic inquiry, foster collaboration, and provide a platform for emerging physician-scientists to share their work with the broader medical community. Together, these abstracts showcase the curiosity, rigor, and innovation that define the next generation of physicians.