Eastern Virginia Medical School

06/17/2026

When reviewing course options, seeing “writing intensive” too often leaves students feeling overwhelmed before the course even begins.

Researchers at Old Dominion University are testing how to decrease that intimidation by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools at key points in a public health course. Their findings: more students succeeded.

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06/09/2026

Already established in healthcare leadership, Stephanie Zeiber chose to return to the classroom to deepen her impact on patient care, workforce development and healthcare operations. Now pursuing a Doctor of Medical Science, the physician assistant and Sentara advanced practice provider director is applying what she learns in real time to help strengthen healthcare systems and support the next generation of providers.

Read Stephanie's story at odu.edu/pulse.

06/08/2026

It’s Academic Medicine Week! From training tomorrow’s doctors to discovering breakthrough cancer therapies, what touches all of us.

AAMC

06/04/2026

Class of 2026: A patient encounter helped shape Adam Black’s path to becoming a physician assistant. As a new graduate, he’s now ready to serve Virginia communities with a focus on connection and compassion through patient-centered care.

Read more on Pulse: bit.ly/4e2dFl1

06/03/2026

Old Dominion University has been recognized in the inaugural Cure Innovation Index, a new national ranking highlighting institutions advancing translational research and biomedical innovation. The University is also among the “20 Universities Punching Above Their Weight in Biomedical Innovation” for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at ODU.

Read more on Pulse: bit.ly/4ubTqr8

05/19/2026

Graduate Spotlight: After the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped her path, Leslie Okhirkhian pivoted her career to nursing, balancing motherhood, rigorous studies and a passion for serving others. Now, as a graduate of the B.S.N. Class of 2026, she'll begin her career in critical care, bringing both skill and compassion to every patient she serves.

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Graduate Spotlight: From a dairy farm in rural Virginia to an orthopedic surgery residency, MD Class of 2026 graduate Senah Stephens hopes to one day return to a rural community and provide that same kind of accessible, compassionate care she received.

Read more about Senah: bit.ly/4eKuKSN

05/14/2026

The Pathologists' Assistant Class of 2026 has arrived in their white coats. Congratulations!