Virginia Tech (VT), formally the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI), is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. It also has educational facilities in six regions statewide, a research center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and a study-abroad site in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. Through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, Virginia Tech is a senior military college.
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC form a unique partnership in Roanoke, Virginia, uniting Virginia Tech's academic strengths with Carilion Clinic's clinical expertise. This collaboration is committed to transforming health and wellness through innovative medical education and cutting-edge biomedical research. The School of Medicine provides a distinctive patient-centered, problem-based curriculum, preparing future physician thought leaders with integrated research skills and hands-on clinical experience. The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute drives interdisciplinary discovery in vital areas like brain health, cardiovascular science, and cancer, supported by advanced facilities. Together, they foster a unique environment for learning, research, and improving human health.
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