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ODU-EVMS Integration: Our Continued Work and The Journey Ahead

A United Vision for the Future

Located in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School have embarked upon an exciting mission – integrating the two institutions in order to create a brand new health sciences center in Hampton Roads.

Why join forces?

  • EVMS and ODU share a strong history of collaboration.
  • We are renowned experts in our respective disciplines.
  • We share complementary cultures.
  • We have proven track records of emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • We are deeply committed to making our community a better place to live.

The new center would be the largest in the Commonwealth in terms of both the number of health sciences programs offered and the number of students enrolled in those programs.

Leveraging the expertise at each institution allows us to offer stronger educational programs, resulting in a significant expansion of Virginia’s healthcare workforce and enhanced patient care.

By working as a team, we increase our ability to address healthcare disparities in the region and have a much stronger impact on the local economy than would be possible if we acted separately.

Together we can lead the way to a bolder tomorrow.

Questions can be directed to the Integration Management Office at EVMS integration@evms.edu or ODU integration@odu.edu.

Integration Conversations

EVMS President Alfred Abuhamad, MD, and Old Dominion University President Brian O. Hemphill, PhD, sat down together to talk more about the process of exploring an integration. Learn more about that conversation through the videos below:

Shared Values

Addressing Uncertainty

Working Together

Building Support

Community Support

Donor Support