CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Following a letter from 128 members of the UVA faculty that was sent to the Board of Visitors and then released to the public, as well as responses from the leadership of UVA Health, President Ryan and health system board member Bill Crutchfield, UVA has retained outside counsel to investigate the allegations made by the faculty.  Here is the statement from the University below:

“The University Board of Visitors and President Ryan have agreed to retain outside counsel to conduct an independent review of the complaints and allegations raised by members of the UVA Medical School faculty in their letter dated Sept. 7, 2024. University leaders, including Executive Vice President for Health Affairs Craig Kent and Medical School Dean Melina Kibbe, agree on the need to pursue a thorough and independent review. The report will be delivered only to President Ryan and the Board. They will work with leaders in the health system to implement any needed changes.”