Our Publications
​The Virginia Journal of Medicine (ISSN: 3069-664X) highlights the diverse scholarship and creativity of the national medical student community. Each edition features original research, clinical insights, and reflective works by students and trainees, showcasing their contributions to science, medicine, and the humanistic side of healthcare. We invite you to explore our recent issues and celebrate the voices shaping the future of medicine.
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Special Issue: Medical Student Research Symposium
Editors-in-chief: Catherine Lyons & Aaron D. Smith
ISSN: 3069-664X
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.
First Incision: Foundations of Surgery
Editor: Grant O. Killian
Publisher: Virginia Journal of Medicine (Catherine E. Lyons & Aaron D. Smith, Editors-in-Chief)
The first edition of First Incision: Foundations of Surgery represents a collaboration between 44 medical students and 13 faculty reviewers at the UVA School of Medicine, led by Student Editor Grant O. Killian and Faculty Editor Dr. Stefan W. Leichtle. Together, they transformed early notes into a polished, high-quality resource for surgical education.
This edition embodies the mission of student-driven scholarship: to create a freely accessible, rigorously reviewed text that bridges classroom learning with patient care, equipping future physicians with knowledge essential for surgical training.
Issue 3, Fall 2025
Editors-in-chief: Catherine Lyons & Aaron D. Smith
ISSN: 3069-664X
Bringing together contributions from multiple medical schools across the United States, the Fall 2025 edition embodies our vision of true national collaboration while emphasizing inquiry and the translation of ideas into meaningful contributions to medicine.
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This issue showcases innovative student-led research, clinical perspectives, and creative works that reflect the dynamic spirit of the national medical student community.
Issue 2, Spring 2025
Editors-in-chief: Catherine Lyons & Aaron D. Smith
ISSN: 3069-664X
The Spring 2025 edition marked the relaunch of our journal with a renewed vision and purpose: to grow into a national collaborative effort extending beyond a single institution, reflected in our new name, the Virginia Journal of Medicine.
This issue highlights the breadth of scholarship across disciplines, from clinical investigations to public health initiatives within the UVA School of Medicine community, underscoring our mission to elevate student research and foster dialogue on issues central to patient care and medical education.
